'He was a champion for all of us': Remembering Rep. Grijalva's impact on the environment
- Congressman Raul Grijalva focused on environmental issues during his tenure, collaborating with the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection on conservation efforts.
- Carolyn Campbell stated that Grijalva was a 'champion for all of us' and highlighted the adoption of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan in 1998 as a key achievement.
- A funeral for Grijalva is scheduled with 52 Congressional delegates and Indigenous leaders expected to attend.
- Grijalva passed away due to complications from cancer treatments, as announced by the Office of the 7th District of Arizona.
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Arizonans honor the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva
(The Center Square) - Arizona’s elected leaders are honoring the life of the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
Arizona Secretary of State rules out run for open house seat
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said he will not run for the open congressional seat in Arizona’s 7th district, fueling speculation that Adelita Grijalva, daughter of the late House Democrat Raul Grijalva, will run. Grijalva died earlier this month, which prompted a special election to fill his vacant House seat. After telling news outlets he was considering a bid for the congressional seat, Fontes announced Wednesday that he will not r…
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