New iPhone app released by Arizona's Rep. Raul Grijalva

Grijalva Announces Release of iPhone App Allowing Constituents to Track News, Legislation, Public Events, Press Coverage and More

Tucson, Ariz. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva, the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, today announced the release of his new iPhone app, which allows constituents and interested groups to follow legislative updates, public events, press coverage and other activities in his office. The app is free to download at http://bit.ly/nZL2p1.

“Connecting with people is what good government should really be about, and this is an important way to connect,” Grijalva said. “Anyone who wants to know more about what’s going on, both for Southern Arizona and for progressives around the country, now has another free tool at her disposal. I believe making more information available to voters and interested citizens is a valuable public service, and that’s what we’re hoping to do with this announcement.”

The app was developed by iConstituent, a government internet services provider.

So. Arizona: Seeking Veteran Advisory Council advocates

Grijalva Seeking Applications for

Veteran Advisory Council –

Group Will Advocate for Veterans

and Advise the Congressman on Issues

Tucson, Ariz. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva is seeking applications for a Veteran Advisory Council he intends to establish later this summer. The Council will advise the Congressman on veterans issues and serve as a liaison with the Southern Arizona veterans community.

“The veterans in Southern Arizona deserves the best representation and constituent service I can offer, and I look forward to working with the Council to make sure their needs are always being met,” Grijalva said. “This group will represent a diverse cross section of the district because the entire veteran community needs to be heard. I thank those who apply for their interest and their service, and I’m excited to get started as soon as possible.”

Eligible participants should live in the Seventh Congressional District and be a veteran or veteran spouse or a representative of a veterans organization. Interested candidates should submit a resumé, completed application form, and two letters of recommendation by June 24 to Jose Miranda in Rep. Grijalva’s office located at:
738 N 5th Ave. Suite 110
Tucson, Ariz. 85705

Jose’s e-mail address is jose.miranda@mail.house.gov,
or you can reach him at the Tucson office at (520) 622-6788.

The application form is available by clicking this link or visiting
 http://grijalva.house.gov/uploads/Veterans%20Council%20Application.doc.

Rep. Grijalva to be honored with Library Public Service Award

Grijalva Will Receive American Library Association 2011 Public Service Award for Support of Libraries in Public Education on May 9

Washington, D.C. – The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced it will award the 2011 Public Service Award to Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva May 9 as part of National Library Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. In 2009 and in several previous Congresses, Grijalva introduced the Strengthening Kids’ Interest in Learning and Libraries (SKILLs) Act, which seeks to place at least one highly qualified school library media specialist in each public school.

The bill also focuses on increasing the number of highly qualified teachers, library media specialists, and principals and assistant principals. Grijalva remains a strong supporter of these goals and of the role of libraries in public education, and has said he intends to pursue an approach under the House Republican majority that includes increased resources for libraries and library media specialists.

“Schools are more than a collection of classrooms – they’re places where students can learn day in and day out in a variety of ways,” Grijalva said. “Libraries and librarians make each school richer and more unique, and I’ve always believed in their ability to make learning an enjoyable lifelong experience. I humbly thank ALTAFF for this honor and want to let them know I won’t stop fighting for libraries in this difficult economy.”

The Public Service Award is given annually by ALTAFF to a legislator who has been especially supportive of libraries.