WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal funds for roads in Pima and Duncan are back in play.
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., announced that earmarks he inserted to Appropriations bills last year have come back and passed the House on Jan. 22.
That includes $1 million for a new road to the newly constructed Pima High School, and $1.9 million to the Town of Duncan to improve Main and High streets.
“I’m very proud of this funding package because it does two critical things: cuts wasteful spending and directs taxpayer dollars where they matter most — back to Arizona and our district,” Ciscomani said in a prepared statement. “This legislation delivers real results, with funding that means safer communities, stronger infrastructure, and improvements people will see and feel. By working closely with local leaders across Arizona’s Sixth District, I am proud to have advocated for and now secured practical investments, not Washington talking points, that address real needs. From road and bridge improvements to affordable housing, these federal dollars will make a meaningful difference in communities across our district like Sierra Vista, Oro Valley, Casa Grande, Eloy, Duncan, and the Town of Pima.”
The funding was eliminated last year when the House cut $13 billion from its five-year Continuing Resolution.
“While the new Pima High School is a wonderful addition to our community, the current access to it is not ideal. A new stoplight and direct access off the highway will be much more safe for those traveling to and from the school and for highway traffic through town. Thank you, Congressman Ciscomani for your dedicated efforts to fund this project,” said Pima Mayor Brian Paull.
The Senate has not yet taken action on the bill.
