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News from May 2023

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Arizona doctor: If left untreated, (sinusitis) can affect nasal passageways, respiratory system and cardiovascular health'

By PHX Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

Sinusitis sufferers could be at risk for heart disease if they don't seek treatment.

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Gallego Applauds Colorado River Agreement; Recommits to Ending Arizona’s Water Crisis

By PHX Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

On May 22, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), a member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, applauded the announcement that the seven Colorado River Basin states have agreed to the submission of a Lower Basin, consensus-based system conservation proposa

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PHX Reporter area weekly mass times

By PHX Reporter | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the PHX Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Gallego, Duarte Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Spur Water Technology Investments

By PHX Reporter Report | May 26, 2023

Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Rep. John Duarte (CA-13) on May 19 introduced the bipartisan Water Infrastructure Modernization Act.

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Gallego, Bilirakis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Disability Pay

By PHX Reporter Report | May 25, 2023

On May 18, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced the bipartisan Restore Veterans’ Compensation Act, legislation that protects veterans who receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from having their separation pay unfairly recouped.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott

By PHX Reporter | May 24, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott published on May 23.

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PASSED: House Natural Resources Committee Approves Gallego’s Bipartisan Native American Child Protection Act

By PHX Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

On May 17, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) celebrated the House Natural Resource Committee’s passage of his bipartisan Native American Child Protection Act (NACPA). The legislation reauthorizes and revises programs that ensure Tribes have the tools they need to treat, prevent, investigate, and prosecute instances of family violence, child abuse, and child neglect involving Native American children and families.

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Gallego Introduces Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Money Laundering

By PHX Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) introduced The Buck Stops Here Act, legislation to combat money laundering efforts connected to illicit fentanyl trafficking.

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Arizona State Senate majority leader on banning electronic voting machines: 'It is in our state’s and nation’s best interest that we comply with implementation of security measures'

By PHX Reporter Report | May 22, 2023

On May 22, Arizona State Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli released a letter he sent to every county in the state informing them that all electronic voting machines will be banned from the upcoming 2024 election.

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PHX Reporter area weekly mass times

By PHX Reporter | May 20, 2023

The following parishes in the PHX Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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On First Day of National Police Week, Gallego Announces Support of Bipartisan Invest to Protect Act

By PHX Reporter Report | May 19, 2023

On the first day of National Police Week, Rep. Ruben Gallego(AZ-03) joined Reps. Josh Gottheimer(NJ-05), John Rutherford(FL-05), Steven Horsford(NV-04), and Anthony D’Esposito(NY-04) in co-sponsoring the Invest to Protect Act, bipartisan legislation to help small and midsized police departments, including Tribal police departments, recruit and provide safety training, de-escalation training, and mental health support for their officers.

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Migliorino to Deer Valley School Board: 'There's likely going to be some additional funding' for staff raises

By Sam Jackson | May 18, 2023

The Deer Valley School Unified District (DVUSD) unanimously approved salary increases for teaching staff during its May 9 board meeting, after receiving final recommendations for the 2023-24 academic year.

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Deer Valley School District official says it is 'exploring an option' to break state land lease

By Sam Jackson | May 18, 2023

The Deer Valley school district accepts a letter of intent with the city of Phoenix for the alteration of their lease agreement and potential use of adjacent land.

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Gallego Slams Sham Republican Border Bill

By PHX Reporter Report | May 18, 2023

On May 11, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) voted against H.R. 2 – House Republicans’ extreme, cruel, and unworkable border bill.

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Rep. Gallego Statement on the Termination of Title 42

By PHX Reporter Report | May 17, 2023

Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released the following statement in response to today’s termination of Title 42. Statement from Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03):

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Did Yavapai County students pass their ACT Mathematics tests in 2021?

By PHX Reporter | May 16, 2023

There were 1,558 Yavapai County students who took the ACT Mathematics test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Gallego Meets with the Central Arizona Water Conservation District

By PHX Reporter Report | May 16, 2023

On May 10, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) met with members of the Central Arizona Water Conservation District (CAWCD), the 15-member board serving Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties that oversees the 336-mile-long canal that brings water from the Colorado River to Central and Southern Arizona.

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AASA: How many Yavapai County students passed their Mathematics tests during 2021?

By PHX Reporter | May 15, 2023

There were 8,673 Yavapai County students who took the AASA Mathematics test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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On National Teacher Appreciation Day, Gallego, Lujan, Hayes Introduce Bill to Address the Teacher Retention and Burnout Crisis

By PHX Reporter Report | May 15, 2023

On May 9, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Teachers Leading, Educating, Advancing, and Designing (Teachers LEAD) Act to establish a competitive grant program through the Department of Education (ED) that would provide professional leadership and development opportunities for educators.

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ACT: How many Yavapai County students passed their English Language Arts tests during 2021?

By PHX Reporter | May 14, 2023

There were 1,543 Yavapai County students who took the ACT English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.