# Carl Kunasek's Enduring Legacy in Arizona Politics | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-07-21T04:58:15+00:00
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Arizona mourns the loss of Carl Kunasek, the 94-year-old Republican who served as president of the Arizona Senate and helped create the state’s Medicaid program. A lifelong public servant with deep roots in state politics, Kunasek shaped Arizona’s energy policy, regulatory landscape, and GOP strategy for decades — even attending an election night party in 2022 to rally support for Karrin Taylor Robson. His legacy endures in the very systems he helped build. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/debd9d0ad7ae9f83

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