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Arizona Seeks $900M Border Reimbursement | Tucson News
Arizona is demanding over $900 million from the federal government to reimburse state funds spent on border security — a historic move as Congress has never before set aside money for such reimbursements. Governor Katie Hobbs, backed by sheriffs like Mark Dannels of Cochise County, argues border protection is a federal duty and insists Arizona deserves compensation for its ongoing efforts. Nearly $200 million will go directly to local counties, while the state’s five-year investment in border security totals nearly a billion dollars. After a year-long push, the application awaits a federal…
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