Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84
Summary
Jon Kyl, a former U.S. senator from Arizona, has died at the age of 84 due to complications from a neurological disease. He served nearly 30 years in Congress, including a brief return in 2018 to fill Sen. John McCain’s seat, and was known for his work on water policy and judicial confirmations.Key Facts
- Jon Kyl died from complications related to a neurological disease and had dementia.
- He served eight years in the U.S. House and 18 years in the U.S. Senate, plus a short term in 2018.
- Kyl helped confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
- He was a key figure in creating Arizona’s groundwater management laws.
- Kyl authored a major tribal water rights settlement benefiting the Gila River Indian Community.
- He was appointed in 2018 by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to fill the late Sen. John McCain’s seat.
- President Donald Trump praised his appointment and worked with him briefly.
- The Arizona State University Kyl Center for Water Policy is named after him.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
