Biden administration to lift Title 42 on May 23; fears loom around potential migrant wave
Many migrant advocates say getting rid of Title 42 is great news and should have been done a long time ago, while those who want to keep it say this will create a huge rush of even more migrants to our southern border.
As COVID-19 asylum limits at US-Mexico border set to end, Arizona senators show concern
Mark Kelly and fellow Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema met with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to press their case for the administration to better plan and coordinate a response.
Arizona Dem senators warn Biden against 'sharp end' to Title 42 border restrictions without plan
The Biden administration is widely reported to be considering ending Title 42 -- a Trump-era order implemented in March 2020 that allows for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- when it is due for renewal next week.
Senators: Federal funding authorized for Arizona wildfire recovery
Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly said the money comes from funding authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law to protect communities, support recovery efforts, and reduce hazardous fuels.
Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords released from hospital after appendicitis treatment
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly rushed to his wife's side in Tucson who was hospitalized with appendicitis on Feb. 15, and four days later, she's being released.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly says he will support proposed filibuster changes
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said last week that she will not vote to weaken the Senate's 60-vote filibuster threshold, bucking her party leaders yet again and dealing a major blow to Democrats' election reform effort.
Forest Service announces new 10-year plan to manage the country's growing wildfire crisis
The plan, announced as a response to wildfires that are growing stronger and lasting longer, was released by officials during an event in Phoenix.
Mark Kelly pays tribute to John McCain in 1st Senate speech
"His legacy is something that cannot be matched," Kelly said. "But it’s what inspires me serving in this Senate seat. And it’s his example of bipartisanship and independence that continues to demand more of us."
Arizona senators announce $2.2 million investment in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
A new senate deal was announced by Senators Sinema and Kelly to help Arizona's water infrastructure.
Blake Masters launches GOP run against Arizona Senator Mark Kelly
Appearing in an announcement video with his wife and three young boys, Masters says America needs to finish the border wall, enforce the law and build an economy where families can live on a single income.
Two border-state Dems break with Biden on the crisis: 'Want to see more action'
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema are not satisfied with President Joe Biden's handling of the border issue.
Mark Kelly raises $4.4 million for Senate re-election bid
The formidable haul gives the Arizona senator a head start against Republicans looking to challenge him in 2022.
Arizona senators vote to approve $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill
The 50-49 vote gives President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies a victory that they say is crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
Arizona's Sen. Kelly: As vaccines ship, convincing skeptics needs focus
The recently elected Democrat said he's working to boost COVID-19 vaccine supplies in Arizona, making a case to the White House that Arizona's population swells in the winter with snow birds.
Arizona senators Sinema, Kelly vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial
Arizona senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly voted to convict former president Trump for his role in the Capitol riots last month, but were 10 votes shy of a conviction.
Arizona senators request 300,000 additional vaccine doses for the state
Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly asked the Biden administration for an immediate supplement of 300,000 vaccine doses with an additional 300,000 doses added to Arizona's usual weekly supply.
Arizona leaders react to 2021 Biden-Harris inauguration
Arizona leaders are congratulating the new Biden-Harris administration following the 58th Annual Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20.


















