Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced $749,952 to Flagstaff’s Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc., funding designed to support a training program for Arizona veterans pursuing careers in the agriculture industry. “We’re proud to announce critical support for Flagstaff’s training program that will empower Arizona veterans to build successful careers in agriculture by helping build meaningful relationships and connections with other Arizona farmers and veterans,” said … [Read more...] about Sinema Announces Nearly $750,000 to Flagstaff-Based Agriculture Training Veterans Program
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$235 Million Rural Development Loan will Improve Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly and Arizona Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to award the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) a $235 million Rural Development loan for critical improvements to utility services on the Navajo Nation. “The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is critical to providing reliable electricity, water, and gas to the Navajo Nation. Today’s funding ensures the Navajo Tribal Utility … [Read more...] about $235 Million Rural Development Loan will Improve Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Navajo Nation’s Major Disaster Declaration Approved
Following the support of Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly and Arizona Representatives Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), David Schweikert (AZ-06), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Greg Stanton (AZ-09), the administration approved Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government, which will allow the Nation to access additional resources to combat the … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation’s Major Disaster Declaration Approved
Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Funds Rural Arizona Health Providers
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Save Our Rural Health Providers Act, which allocates 20% of all remaining CARES Act Provider Relief Funds as well as any future funds, to rural health care providers in Arizona and across the United States to combat the coronavirus outbreak. “Arizona’s rural health providers need support to help save lives and effectively combat the coronavirus crisis,” said Sinema. Many rural Arizona hospitals are facing financial strain due … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Funds Rural Arizona Health Providers
Moratorium on Uranium Mining Extended
The federal government today extended a moratorium on new mining claims at the Grand Canyon. The extension will be in place for six months, said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. The Interior Secretary cited concerns about water, air quality and scenery for the moratorium. Salazar has said he and the Obama administration prefer a 20 year ban on new mining claims but they are still studying the issues. Mining groups are critical of the decision, saying more uranium mining is needed to … [Read more...] about Moratorium on Uranium Mining Extended