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…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Congress recently approved a $464 billion spending bill for the federal government that also makes major policy changes and shifts billions of dollars away from important national priorities. This bill, called the continuing resolution, is…

Paves the way for greater transparency and accountability in the budget process WASHINGTON OMB Director Rob Portman praised the adoption of an earmark reform amendment to S. 1 The Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007. The amendment's author is…

$2.5 million grant will be used to improve math and science studies WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) announced on January 30 that Diné College will be receiving $2.5 million in federal funds to promote educational studies and…

Kyl cites concerns over impact wage increase will have on small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Senate recently approved legislation that will increase the federal minimum wage, while imposing approximately $5 billion in new costs annually on the small-business community.…

Funds Will Help Improve Fire Department's Response Capabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) has announced that Kearny Volunteer Fire Department will be receiving $166,250 in federal funds to enhance the fire department's ability to respond to fire…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate Medicare prescription drug prices. The idea appears simple: the government would use its bargaining clout…

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) has reintroduced S. 300, the Multi-Species Conservation Program Act, which is intended to protect Arizonas wildlife and its habitat on the lower Colorado River by funding the federal governments responsibility for the Multi-Species…

Legislation would designate creek a "Wild and Scenic River" WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) and U.S. Senator John McCain (AZ) have re-introduced legislation designating Fossil Creek a "Wild and Scenic River," a classification providing the creek's stream…

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl Congress faces many challenges in the next session among them are taxes, spending, and immigration. Taxes are an issue for two reasons. First, if we dont control spending, some argue we should raise taxes. Second,…