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Jon Kyl's Legacy in Arizona Water Policy | Yakima News
Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, a towering figure in Arizona politics and Western water policy who served nearly three decades in Congress, has died at 84 after battling dementia. A pragmatic workhorse known for his behind-the-scenes mastery of Senate leadership and bipartisan deals, Kyl helped shape landmark water legislation, guided the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and remained deeply committed to Arizona—even returning to the Senate in 2018 to fill John McCain’s seat. Colleagues remember him as a quiet powerhouse whose legacy was built on preventing disaster, not…
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