Legislation Requires Park Service to compensate small business owners for defaulted liabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives on April 17 unanimously passed legislation offered by U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) that directs the National Parks Service (NPS) to…

Child Protective Services Questions on death of Tucson girl (State Capitol, Phoenix) Rep. Jonathan Paton said Friday, March 30 the House Government Committee will hold a closed-door inquiry to question Child Protective Services in the death of several Tucson children.…

(State Capitol, Phoenix) For the second time in a year, the Legislature will ask a federal appeals court to overturn a bad decision in the long-running English Language Learner lawsuit. House Speaker Jim Weiers and Senate President Tim Bee announced…

Criminal judge revoked bond commissioners issued to illegal immigrant STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX Several state legislators are considering what actions to take in response to two commissioners who they say violated Proposition 100 by issuing and subsequently reducing bond for an…

Three-term Congressman Says Funds will protect rural Arizona from growing threat of Forest Fires WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) recently announced that Northern Gila County will receive $2.3 million from the U.S. Forest Service to help thin…

Legislation would authorize study to evaluate future management options of area around Walnut Canyon National Monument WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) late last week re-introduced the Walnut Canyon Study Act of 2007, legislation to authorize a study…

Legislation provides tax incentives to attract qualified ELL teachers to rural Arizona WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Rick Renzi (R-AZ) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) recently introduced the Teachers of English Language Learners (TELL) Act of 2007, legislation that provides up…

San Luis II and Nogales-Mariposa Ports of Entry will receive over $55 Million WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) has announced over $55 million in new federal funding for border projects along Arizonas southern border. Kyl, who was integral…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl We live in an age when medical miracles are occurring every day, many right at home in Arizona. Breakthroughs have treated and cured children and adults who could have died from their diseases just a…

Congressman shares issues raised during August, 2006 summit of rural Arizona parents, students, and teachers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) recently met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Raymond Simon to present concerns that First Congressional District…

Funds Will Help Purchase Diesel Exhaust Removal System WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) announced today that the Flagstaff Fire Department will receive $219,573 in federal funds to purchase a new diesel exhaust removal system. The grant was…

Funds Will Help Improve Fire Department's Response Capabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) announced today that the Sun Valley Volunteer Fire Department will receive $102,980 in federal funds to enhance the fire department's ability to respond to…