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05/14/2025 |  News Nation


VIDEO: Greg Stanton:  'We are going to take the majority’ in next election

Rep. Stanton joins The Hill to discuss FAA safety challenges, air traffic staffing shortages, and the path forward for a results-driven Democratic Party.

Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., joins “The Hill,” to discuss the ongoing challenges and issues facing the Federal Aviation Administration as Congress tries to address the safety risks facing the U.S. airspace. This comes as some of the nation’s busiest airports experience staffing shortages and air traffic control outages.

Stanton also weighs in on the future of the Democratic Party. He says the New Democrat Coalition will work together “in a bipartisan way to get things done across the aisle when necessary.”

10/21/2025  |  MSNBC


VIDEO: 'Hell yes I'm concerned!': Greg blasts Trump and Speaker Johnson over shutdown and more

Joins MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the lawsuit filed against the House of Representatives over Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s delay in swearing in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva

joins MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the lawsuit Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed against the House of Representatives over Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s delay in swearing in Arizona Democratic Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva who was elected 28 days ago. Rep. Stanton says the lawsuit will show Speaker Johnson is overreaching his constitutional powers.

07/25/2025  |  ABC News 


VIDEO: Republicans will ‘be punished in the upcoming elections,’ Rep. Greg Stanton says

Democratic Rep.Greg Stanton joined ABC News Live to react to the GOP megabill passing the House and heading to President Donald Trump’s desk.

“The more we can support cities and communities doing a better job of recycling water, the better off we’re going to be at these ongoing drought conditions,” Stanton said, adding that the most important aspect of the project is to protect the water supply and add resiliency to the system.

05/13/2025  |  Arizona Republic

Stanton tapped to lead national Democrats' moderate campaign wing

Greg has been tapped to lead the New Democrat Coalition's campaign wing

“The more we can support cities and communities doing a better job of recycling water, the better off we’re going to be at these ongoing drought conditions,” Stanton said, adding that the most important aspect of the project is to protect the water supply and add resiliency to the system.

02/20/2025  |  Arizona Republic

 

Stanton urges bipartisan, national action on Colorado River water

US representative sounds the alarm at ASU Congressional Dialogue event

“The more we can support cities and communities doing a better job of recycling water, the better off we’re going to be at these ongoing drought conditions,” Stanton said, adding that the most important aspect of the project is to protect the water supply and add resiliency to the system.

THE ARCHIVES

10/21/22

Greg Stanton and Kelly Cooper Debate Who is the 'Extremist' in House Race 

Stanton, D-Ariz., and Cooper squared off in a debate televised on Arizona PBS.

10/05/22

Tempe plans to reopen long dormant water reclamation plant amid grinding drought

“The more we can support cities and communities doing a better job of recycling water, the better off we’re going to be at these ongoing drought conditions,” Stanton said, adding that the most important aspect of the project is to protect the water supply and add resiliency to the system.

10/04/22

Sky Harbor to build taxiway overpass with federal funds to support growing air traffic

Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz.,said the airport’s location just 5 miles from downtown Phoenix is its biggest plus, but it also makes expansion difficult.

10/04/22

Kate Gallego and Greg Stanton Hail Bipartisan Infrastructure Dollars to Improve Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and House Representative (and former Mayor) Greg Stanton hailed the $194 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add a new taxiway and help modernize Sky Harbor Airport.

10/03/22

Afghan refugees, many with uncertain immigration status, struggle with daily life

“We have a moral obligation to provide refuge to our Afghan partners who put their lives at risk to protect American troops. They shouldn’t be left in legal limbo, not while Congress has the power to grant them security and safety,” Stanton said in a press release in August.

09/15/22

Reps. DeFazio, Stanton applaud House passage of drone infrastructure inspection legislation

U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) applauded the House’s passage of legislation regulating infrastructure inspection using drones.

09/06/22

Arizona Democrat says California ‘failing to do its part’ on Colorado River crisis

Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) called plans by California officials to use more than the state’s full allocation of water from Lake Mead in 2022 “reckless and unacceptable” in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday. 

09/02/22

City lands grant for groundwater recharge project

The city of Maricopa has landed a $2.9 million Federal grant for a groundwater recharge project funded through Rep. Greg Stanton’s Arizona-centered $150 million environmental infrastructure authority. 

09/01/22

Tempe to reopen water reclamation facility after 10+ year dormancy

Representative Stanton says $37.5 million in federal funds are secured to restart and expand the once dormant East Valley reclamation facility.

08/29/22

Congressman Stanton, MCCCD leaders announce new funding for bioscience program expansion

Congressman Greg Stanton and Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) leaders gathered at the CEI LabForce to announce the $1 million in federal Community Project Funding secured in a House Appropriations bill for bioscience program development at the Maricopa Community Colleges. 

08/16/22

Arizona loses more of its Colorado River water allocation under new drought plan

"The federal government has failed to offer a plan that requires all states to make the cuts necessary to save the Colorado from system collapse,” Stanton said. “Today’s announcement merely kicks the can down the road and risks turning this crisis into catastrophe.”

08/14/22

Inflation Reduction Act passes House, awaits Biden's signature

The Inflation Reduction Act aims resources toward addressing climate change, lowering deficits, and reducing drug costs for seniors. Congressman Greg Stanton voted in favor of the bill. He says it will bolster water conservation efforts in the Southwest.   

07/06/22

The Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Rep. Greg Stanton hosted “Bring BG Home Rally” Wednesday night at the Footprint Center in honor of imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Phoenix Mercury, Rep. Greg Stanton host ‘Bring Brittney Griner Home’ rally

06/25/22

Rep. Stanton's resolution pushing to free Brittney Griner passes House

Rep. Greg Stanton's resolution calling on the Russian Federation to release WNBA Phoenix Mercury basketball star Brittney Griner passed the U.S. House of Representatives on June 24. 

05/16/22

More funds sought for drone inspections of transportation infrastructure

Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Greg Stanton would bring more money to Arizona to use drones to inspect roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

03/25/22

More federal infrastructure dollars up for grabs through competitive bid

Stanton also expressed his commitment to tribal nations in desperate need of clean water and broadband.

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