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Mark Kelley




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Lowering Costs for Arizona Families

Supply chain issues are driving up the price of nearly everything in Arizona from groceries to a gallon of gas. Fixing these supply chain bottlenecks must be Washington’s number one priority so we can get costs down, create good-paying jobs, and put our economy back on track. Senator Kelly is leading efforts to lower high gas prices by strengthening our nation’s energy independence and eliminating the federal gas tax through the end of the year. He led the passage of a bipartisan plan to boost domestic microchip production, which will create high-paying Arizona jobs in addition to bringing down costs. Rising food prices are an issue he’s taken on by successfully pushing the administration to address anti-competitive practices in the meatpacking industry. He also helped negotiate a landmark deal that would lower prescription drug prices for seniors. Senator Kelly will remain laser-focused on bringing down the high costs that are hitting Arizona families hard.

Building a 21st Century Economy in Arizona

We not only need to rebuild our economy, but also reinvent it for the 21st century. That starts with upgrading Arizona’s infrastructure and expanding job training for Arizonans, including those who won’t get a four year degree. Senator Kelly helped shape and pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that is already upgrading Arizona’s roads and bridges, modernizing our ports of entry, improving our water infrastructure, and delivering much-needed high-speed internet access to our rural and tribal communities. This bill is bringing high-paying jobs to Arizona and ensuring that it remains the best place to live, work, start a business, and raise a family. Preparing Arizonans with the skills needed to fill the jobs of the future, like those created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is an important priority for Senator Kelly. He has been working to build new job training centers in Arizona, strengthen apprenticeship and job training programs, as well as investing in microchip manufacturing and our state’s growing tech and defense sectors.

Securing Arizona’s Water Future

As our state continues growing amidst a historic drought, it’s critical that we have the water supply to keep up. Senator Kelly has been a leader on addressing western drought conditions and securing a sustainable water future for our state. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law he helped write includes major upgrades for western water systems, making them more water-efficient. After the first-ever drought restrictions were issued on the Colorado River, Senator Kelly chaired a Senate hearing to bring attention to western drought conditions and discuss solutions, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. His leadership is not only upgrading our dams, canals, and reservoirs, but also improving water management and conservation strategies for decades to come. Senator Kelly will keep working to make sure the federal government does its part to strengthen Arizona’s drought resiliency. If we follow the science and facts, we can overcome this challenge.