WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act to increase the use of smart water technologies. The legislation provides $50 million in grant funding for community water systems to purchase and implement new water technologies, including those that can identify water loss, examine pipe integrity, detect leaks, prepare for severe weather, innovate water storage systems, and more. “In the West, we know that every drop of water matters,” said Senator Gallego. “By investing in the latest technologies, we can make our water systems more efficient – saving communities water and money.” “Across Utah and the West, communities face real challenges with aging water

ARIZONA – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called on Kroger to reverse its recent decision to terminate a contract with its longtime transportation supplier, Ruan Transportation. The decision will result in roughly 130 truck drivers and mechanics being laid off in Tolleson, Arizona. READ MORE: Sen. Gallego asks Kroger to rethink move that will layoff Tolleson truckers “I am concerned with your recent decision to terminate your longstanding relationship with Ruan Transportation, an action that puts good-paying jobs at risk and impacts community stability,” Senator Gallego wrote in a letter to Kroger CEO Ronald Sargent and President of Labor Relations Darin Torosian.   The affected workers are experienced drivers and

“Scientific research takes years to build, and it cannot be treated like a spigot – turned on and off at will to serve the Trump Administration’s efforts to balance the budget on the backs of veterans.” WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran and member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Patty Murray (D-WA) expressed their deep concerns with the ongoing setbacks to medical research at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a result of VA Secretary Doug Collins’ cuts and policies at the Department, including his months-long hiring freeze on essential research staff. READ MORE: Senators Call