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Gallego Backs Bipartisan Bill to Help Homeowners Conserve Water, Save Money
Bipartisan Legislation Would Make It Easier and More Affordable for Homeowners to Participate in Water Conservation Efforts WASHINGTON – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) backed the bipartisan Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act to give homeowners a tax cut for water conservation and runoff management improvements. The bill encourages homeowners to invest in water-saving and flood-prevention improvements by ensuring they are not penalized with unexpected tax burdens when they receive a rebate from their water utility. “Arizona families should be rewarded – not punished – for working to conserve water,” said Senator Gallego. “I’m proud to support this bill to protect our water supply and keep money in the pockets of hardworking Arizonans.”
What They Are Saying: Congressional Republicans to Cut Access to Health Care and Raise Costs
ARIZONA – As Republicans in Congress push to pass a budget bill that will rip health care away from millions of Americans – including over 300,000 Arizonans – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is hearing from Arizona stakeholders on how these cuts will affect families. Last week, Senator Gallego released a report highlighting the chaos it will have on Arizonans while Senate Republicans continue negotiations on the bill: Read more from the Senator on the issue HERE. Here’s what health care leaders are saying in Arizona: “If this budget proposal passes, many Community Health Centers across Arizona will be forced to close or substantially cut services. These centers are
Gallego Secures Future of Yuma Rural Development Office
The Rural Development office in Yuma, previously scheduled for closure, will remain open after push back from Senator Gallego ARIZONA – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (UDSA) office in Yuma will remain open after being slated for closure as part of the Trump-Musk DOGE lease terminations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision was reversed after Senator Gallego sent a letter earlier this year condemning the closure. “The Rural Development Office is vital to keeping Yuma the Lettuce Capitol of the World. Shutting it down would have been a gut punch to Arizona farmers. DOGE’s plan to close it showed just how out of touch