Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as U.S. representative for Arizona’s 7th District on Nov. 12, restoring full congressional representation for western Yuma County.

That same day, “the federal government shutdown officially,” though a continuing resolution was later passed, and local agencies felt the strain, according to Alejandro Figueroa, the county’s economic development and intergovernmental affairs director.

“Here at home, food banks reported a major spike in need during the shutdown,” Figueroa told the county Board of Supervisors.

The temporary funding measure, he said, also included the return of congressional earmarks, “the first-time earmarks have been enacted under President Trump and the first time since fiscal year 2024.”

But he cautioned the stopgap runs only through Jan. 30.

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