TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes went to Benson Thursday night to hear residents’ concerns about a proposed aluminum smelting plant.

It’s a story 13 News has been following for months as many residents look to Mayes as a final chance to take action against Aluminum Dynamics. You can read over coverage with the links below.

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“It’s a very emotional issue for some people. Whether they have lived here for seven or 70 years, they are very concerned,” Mayes said.

There were hundreds of people who came out

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