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Senator Gallego Joins Local Leaders, Attendees at 73rd Annual Laveen BBQ
LAVEEN — Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Arizonans at Cesar Chavez Park for the 73rd Annual Laveen BBQ. “This is what being an Arizonan is all about – coming together with family and friends to celebrate the rich diversity our community offers,” said Senator Gallego. “Thank you to the Laveen Community Council for putting this valued event on year after year.” Since 1952, the 100% community-run event has brought residents, neighbors, and families together for a day of food, games, and live music while supporting local small businesses across the state.
Gallego, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Combat Wildfires and Drought Across the West
Legislation Would Invest $60 Billion to Reduce Wildfire Risk, Restore Watersheds, Protect Communities, and Reduce Wildfire Suppression Costs. WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in reintroducing the Protect the West Act to invest $60 billion to reduce wildfire risk, restore watersheds, and protect communities in forests across the West. “In Arizona and across the West, we face a rapidly growing backlog of projects for wildfire mitigation, drought resilience, and land restoration,” said Senator Gallego. “I’m proud to help introduce the Protect the West Act which will finally give states and tribes the tools they need to take on these projects, all while creating good-paying
Senator Gallego Fights for Lower Costs and to Protect Arizona’s Border in Budget Package
Senator Gallego will push for amendments in budget package that will lower costs, help protect the border, and secure Arizona’s water future WASHINGTON – Despite Republicans’ efforts to unilaterally give tax cuts to billionaires at the expense of Arizona families, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) will introduce 10 amendments to the Senate Republican-proposed budget resolution to strengthen national security, support working families, and address critical public health and environmental challenges. These amendments put senators on the record for their commit to lowering costs, securing the border, safeguarding national security and protecting Arizona’s natural resources. “The Senate should prioritize lowering costs for working families, securing our border,