WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation over the State Department’s decision last month to suspend the issuance of temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civilians in Gaza in need of urgent medical care, including children with life-threatening injuries or conditions. The letter also requests information on the Department’s recent decision to restrict nonimmigrant visas for people who hold Palestinian passports. “We write with grave concern regarding the State Department’s recent suspension of all visitor visas for eligible, vetted individuals from Gaza, including those in need of

ARIZONA – La semana pasada en Arizona, el senador Rubén Gallego (Demócrata de Arizona), organizó varios eventos donde hablo con la prensa en español.   Evento en Tucson con líderes comunitarios Conecta Arizona: Rubén Gallego escucha a líderes de Tucson: educación y costos de vida El senador por Arizona, Rubén Gallego, visitó Tucson para participar en una mesa redonda con líderes empresariales y comunitarios del sur de Arizona. […]   […] Sobre las prioridades inmediatas en Washington, Gallego dijo que escucha con claridad la preocupación de las familias por el costo de vida. “Lo más importante es ver cómo podemos unirnos para bajar los costos. Lo escucho en

ARIZONA – Last week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) visited communities across Southern Arizona and the Valley. In Tucson, the Senator heard from students, community leaders, and local officials and discussed federal solutions to lower the cost of living, fix the housing crisis, and expand broadband internet access. In Phoenix, Gallego celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with multiple events, including visits to an elementary and high school, and a Latino-owned small business. Senator Gallego meets with a Hispanic small business owner in the Valley (left) and Marine Corps JROTC cadets at a Tolleson high school Also in Phoenix, Senator Gallego convened the first meeting of his Conservation Advisory Board, comprised of