Graham County: $6.3 Million for Infrastructure, Healthcare, Roads, and Housing.

Last week was especially productive. From attending this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer's to joining the Chamber of Southern Arizona for their annual luncheon, I was proud to spend time with constituents across Arizona’s Sixth District.

One of the highlights from last week was joining local leadership throughout the district to tour several Community Project Funding (CPF) locations. Delivering critical federal support through CPFs is one of my highest priorities in Congress. Since taking office, I have delivered more than $60 million in CPFs, supporting the needs of communities throughout all five districts of our district. Through the 2027 Appropriations process, I am fighting to deliver $42.7 million for 20 projects.

Last week's CPF visits included four in Graham County:

• $3 million for the reconstruction and widening of 1st Avenue Road in Thatcher, making travel safer and more efficient.
• $2 million for modernization and improvements to the Graham County Courthouse in Safford, helping ensure that it can continue meeting the needs of Graham County residents.
• $650,000 for Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center’s purchase a new mammography unit, bringing advanced breast cancer screening and diagnostic services closer to home.
• $650,000 for teacher housing at Fort Thomas Unified School District, helping provide more affordable housing options for educators and improving the district’s ability to recruit and retain teachers in the community.

I am proud to be fighting for these four critical projects in Graham County and look forward to my continued partnership with local leaders in these communities, to ensure residents throughout the county have the federal support they need.

Read more about these visits HERE.

Pinal County: $2.7 Million for Roadway Improvements.

Along with the four Graham County CPF visits, I was proud to spend time in Pinal County and join Casa Grande Mayor Fitzgibbons and City Manager Larry Rains to tour the Burris Road-Peters project. I am fighting to deliver $2.7 million for improvements at the intersections of Burris Road & Highway 84 and Burris Road & Peters Road, improving the safety and efficiency of travel at these critical transportation points.

While in Pinal County, I also attended the 5th Annual Casa Grande Oktoberfest to celebrate the Casa Grande Rotary Club’s 100th anniversary. The organization has served the local community for a century, creating a lasting impact on generations of Casa Grande residents. I was honored to join in celebrating their incredible work.

Read more about my time in Pinal County HERE.

Pima County: $2 Million for Sahuarita Law Enforcement.

To round out last week’s CPF visits, I was honored to visit with leadership at the Sahuarita Police Department, joined by Rep. Nathaniel Moran of Texas, to discuss the $2 million in funding I am working to deliver for the department's purchase of a critical solar battery backup system. This funding will strengthen the facility’s operations and support the department’s ability to serve the residents of Sahuarita.

I am proud to be fighting for this funding and look forward to my continued partnership with the Sahuarita Police Department and other local law enforcement organizations to ensure Southern Arizona communities have the support they need to thrive.

In 2024, I secured $2.7 million in federal funding to help Pima JTED purchase land and expand its in-demand training programs. Now, I am fighting to bring another $3 million home to help more students access career and technical education. Together, these investments total $5.7 million in federal funding secured and sought for Pima JTED.

Last week, I was honored to take part in the beam-signing ceremony for the new 50,000-square-foot Potoff Private Philanthropy Center for Technological Innovation, made possible in part through Community Project Funding. I am proud to support this project and help prepare Southern Arizona students for the careers of tomorrow.

Celebrating Arizona’s Copper.

Arizona is a leader in the United States’ domestic copper production. Earlier this year, Florence Copper, a mining operation based here in Arizona, became the first new source of copper in the United States since 2008 when it produced its first copper cathode.

At full production, Florence Copper is expected to produce approximately 85 million pounds of copper cathode annually, increasing the United States’ refined copper production by approximately 5% above 2025 levels. This is a significant achievement, not only for our local economy, but also for our nation security.

I was proud to join Florence Copper leadership and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to celebrate the operation’s incredible success. In office I have worked to ensure Arizona remains a key leader in our nation’s critical mineral supply and domestic copper production, through measures including myCritical Mineral Consistency Act (H.R. 755).

Congratulations to everyone at Florence Copper! Through your efforts, Arizona remains a strong source of domestic mining and critical mineral supply.

Read more about this celebration HERE.

Ribbon Cutting at Albers Aerospace.

I am always honored to celebrate the growth and success of organizations here in Southern Arizona. Recently, I had the opportunity to join the Tucson community for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Albers Aerospace Profile, a veteran-owned company that specializes in defense and aerospace container solutions.

Albers Aerospace’s expansion to Tucson greatly benefits Southern Arizona by advancing our growing defense and aerospace manufacturing sector through new jobs and investment in our region.

I was proud to join everyone at Albers Aerospace to celebrate this milestone and look forward to how this operation will strengthen our local economy and national security.

Read more about the event HERE.

In the News.

Ciscomani Joins Florence Copper, Administrator Zeldin to Celebrate Arizona Copper Production Milestone 
The Gila Herald 
"Representative Juan Ciscomani joined Florence Copper leadership and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to celebrate Florence Copper, the first new source of copper in the United States since 2008. 'Copper is one of Arizona’s 5 Cs and an essential part of our state’s economy. We have long been a leader in America’s effort to produce the critical minerals our national economy and security depend on. Throughout my time in office, I have championed our state’s continued leadership in domestic copper production and am grateful for operations like Florence Copper, which work to advance this leadership,' said Rep. Ciscomani. 'In becoming the nation’s first new major source of domestic copper production in nearly two decades, Florence Copper has shown immense success in ensuring Arizona remains a leader in our nation’s domestic copper production. I am proud to join Florence Copper in celebrating this significant milestone and remain committed to partnering with this operation and others throughout Arizona to advance our state’s role in America’s domestic copper production.'"

Registration deadline approaching for student Congressional App Challenge 
Gila Valley Central 
"U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz.,  is calling on middle and high school students to show off their computing skills. Ciscomani’s office is taking applications for the Congressional App Challenge. Students design a working app and those selected as winners are invited to a House of Code reception in Washington, D.C. Also the winning students’ apps are placed on display on Capitol Hill, and the fees to copyright the code is waived if the student chooses to register their original software. The deadline to register to participate is Oct. 26. Click here to register."

Bipartisan effort honoring fallen Marine Nicholas Quets passes Senate, advances to House 
The Gila Herald 
"The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution this week honoring the life and military service of Nicholas Douglas Quets, a Tucson-born Marine Corps veteran who was murdered by Sinaloa Cartel gunmen in Mexico on Oct. 18, 2024...Following the tragedy, Arizona lawmakers across party lines joined forces with Quets’ parents, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Warren Douglas Quets Jr. and Patricia M. Quets, to introduce a broader three-part legislative package...Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation praised the rare, cross-party collaboration. Reps. Ciscomani, Crane, and Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04) are spearheading the companion legislation in the House of Representatives...'Nicholas was a true American hero,' Rep. Ciscomani said. 'His tragic passing demands action and lasting change. It is an honor to work closely with Nicholas’s family, Senator Kelly, and Rep. Crane on this much-needed package to honor Nicholas’ life and legacy.'"

Profiles of the American Dream.

From student intern to CEO – it’s a rise through the ranks that practically screams American Dream.

Susan Gray was tapped to be the first woman to lead Tucson Electric Power in January 2021, after serving as the company’s vice president of energy delivery, COO and president. As CEO she oversees about 1,500 employees who keep lights on for nearly a half million customers throughout southeastern Arizona.

Susan came to Arizona from California to swim as part of the first recruiting class of legendary University of Arizona Coach Frank Busch. She put her name in for internship at TEP in 1994 because of something we don’thear very often – she wanted to spend the summer in Tucson. Her career at the company began three years later when she was hired as an energy management system engineer.

Susan has bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and an MBA from the University of Arizona. Earlier this year her alma mater named her the 2026 Alumna of the Year for the College of Engineering.

Susan credits her parents for instilling in her at early age a love of learning and a sky’s-the-limit approach to life. She once told an interviewer that one of the greatest rewards of her job is when employees find an exciting project that allows them "come alive" in their daily work.

"For me," she says, "defining success means not just that I’m thriving and finding success in my career but that we’re all thriving."

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