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Benson Wins Battle Against Recycling Plant | Tucson News
Benson, Arizona, won a major victory when residents united to stop a proposed recycling plant, forcing Aluminum Dynamics to abandon the project. Fueled by community outcry and backed by Attorney General Kris Mayes—who personally met with company leadership and signaled legal action was on the table—the fight succeeded. Local resident Misty Bloom praised Mayes for genuinely listening at a town hall, highlighting how civic engagement, even amid busy lives, can drive real change. Mayes used Benson as a rallying cry for other communities to speak up and take charge of their futures—proving that…
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