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State Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 67 items )  

$1M Gift Helps Build Equity for UArizona Adaptive Athletes
TUCSON, Arizona, April 24 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Longtime University of Arizona supporters Cole and Jeannie Davis have committed $1 million to the university's Adaptive Athletics program to help ensure equity for disabled student-athletes and expand access to resources for student support and career readiness. Adaptive Athletics, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is part of the campus Disability Resource Center. A total of 63 disabled student-  more

'Focused, Disciplined, Together' - House Democrats Provide Bill + Crucial Votes to Repeal Draconian 1864 Abortion Ban
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Overcoming a two-week Republican blockade, House Democrats on Wednesday put forth the bill and key votes to the repeal of Arizona's draconian and archaic 1864 total abortion ban. Representative Stephanie Stahl Hamilton's House Bill 2677 passed the House 32-28 and has now been transmitted to the Senate where they could take final action on it next week. Without legislative action the ab  more

ABOR Hires Executive Search Firm to Assist With UArizona Presidential Search
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: The Arizona Board of Regents selected SP&A Executive Search to assist with the national search for the 23rd president of the University of Arizona. SP&A Executive Search is a boutique woman- and minority-owned executive search firm specializing in and exclusively dedicated to serving the higher education and non-profit sectors. The firm successfully helped to identify Northern Arizona University Pres  more

Ariz. Attorney General Mayes Announces Court Approval of Receivership at Heritage Village
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Maricopa County Superior Court has appointed Peter S. Davis of J.S. Held, LLC as Receiver for Heritage Village, an assisted living facility in Mesa. Mr. Davis will work at the direction of the court to protect the residents, bring the facility into compliance with state regulations, and manage the facility's finances. "Appoi  more

Ariz. Attorney General Mayes Announces Names of Additional Defendants in Fake Elector Case
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the names of additional defendants who were indicted earlier this week by the State Grand Jury in the ongoing investigation into the fake elector scheme in Arizona. The following individuals are named as defendants in the indictment: John Eastman, Boris Epshteyn, Christina Bobb, Jenna Ellis, and Michael Roman. Additional defendants  more

Ariz. Attorney General Mayes Announces State Grand Jury Indictments
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the State Grand Jury has returned indictments in the ongoing investigation into the fake elector scheme in Arizona. The following individuals are named as defendants in the indictment: Kelli Ward, Tyler Bowyer, Nancy Cottle, Jacob Hoffman, Anthony Kern, James Lamon, Robert Montgomery, Samuel Moorhead, Lorraine Pellegrino, Gregor  more

Ariz. Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement on House Repeal of 1864 Abortion Ban
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on April 24, 2024, on House repeal of an 1864 abortion ban: * * * "I am grateful that sanity prevailed in the Arizona House today with the repeal of the draconian, near-total 1864 abortion ban. That 160 year-old-law that criminalizes doctors and nurses for caring for their patients and endangers the lives and health of woman across our state has no place in in the 21st century. "I call on the Sena  more

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Launches Website to Provide Arizona Women With Critical Reproductive Healthcare Information
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Today, Governor Hobbs, in collaboration with Attorney General Kris Mayes, unveiled ReproductiveHealth.az.gov to educate Arizona women about their healthcare rights and resources following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the 1864 total abortion ban. The website includes information on where to find reproductive healthcare providers and resources, as well as a "Frequently Asked Q  more

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Statement on Arizona House Joining Her in Repealing 1864 Total Abortion Ban
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Today, following action by the House that will repeal the 1864 abortion ban, Governor Katie Hobbs released the following statement: "Today, I am glad to see the House follow my calls to repeal the archaic 1864 total abortion ban that could jail doctors and endanger the lives of women in Arizona. I'm thankful to House Democrats who worked relentlessly for years to repeal this drac  more

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Wins Clean Energy Grant to Expand Access to Low-Cost Energy Options for Over 11,000 Arizonans
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, the Governor's Office of Resiliency (OOR) was awarded $156 million from the EPA's Solar for All grant program to improve access to rooftop and neighborhood-scale solar generation for all Arizonans. The Solar for All Arizonans program plans to deploy just over 61 MW of new solar resources throughout the state, benefitting thousands of low-income families, renters, and rural and   more

ARIZ. LOTTERY HONORS EARTH MONTH BY MAINTAINING NATIONAL FOREST CAMPGROUNDS
PAYSON, Arizona, April 23 -- The Arizona Lottery issued the following news: As we recognize Earth Month this April, the Arizona Lottery proudly celebrates its commitment to environmental conservation through its ongoing partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF) Southwest Program. This collaboration underscores the Lottery's commitment to keeping Arizona's natural spaces thriving and beautiful by investing in protecting wildlife and the habitats where they live, and educating Arizona  more

Ariz. Sen. Fernandez Sends Letter Requesting Removal of Indicted Fake Electors From All Committee Assignments
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- Arizona Senate Democrats issued the following statement on April 25, 2024, by State Sen. Brian Fernandez, D-LD23: * * * Senator Brian Fernandez (LD23) sent a letter to Senate President Warren Petersen requesting the immediate removal of Senators Anthony Kern and Jacob Hoffman from all committee assignments following their recent Grand Jury indictments. Fernandez released the following statement: "This moment demands our utmost attention because the world is watch  more

Ariz. State Parks and Trails: Randolph Townsite Historic District Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The Arizona State Parks and Trails issued the following news release: The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, a division of Arizona State Parks and Trails, announced that the Randolph Townsite Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The unincorporated Town of Randolph is located in Pinal County, Arizona and is commonly known as the oldest predominantly African American community in Arizona. Established in 1925 and named af  more

Ariz. State Senate President Petersen Will Not Issue Punishment Without Due Process
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on April 25, 2024, by State Senate President Warren Petersen: * * * In response to Democrat State Senator Brian Fernandez's letter sent today to Senate President Warren Petersen requesting disciplinary action against Senators Jake Hoffman and Anthony Kern, the President is releasing the following statement: "The Senator and his colleagues in the Democrat party seem to have forgotten our cit  more

Ariz. Superintendent of Public Instruction Horne to US Ed Secretary: Quit Threatening to Shut Down Grand Canyon University
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Michael Cardona urging him to abandon his threat to shut down Grand Canyon University and instead meet with school leadership to iron out their differences. Horne describes Cardona's recent threat made before the U.S. House Appropriations committee as unworthy of his position as a Cabinet secreta  more

Ariz. Treasurer Yee Announces Appointment of Mohave County Treasurer SueAnn Mello to the State Board of Investment
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 25 -- Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee issued the following news release: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced the appointment of Mohave County Treasurer SueAnn Mello to the State Board of Investment. Treasurer SueAnn Mello has devoted her career to public service in her community. Prior to her election in 2023 as Mohave County Treasurer, SueAnn served as a staff member at the Mohave County Treasurer's Office for over 16 years. "I am proud to appoint Mohave Coun  more

Arizona Commerce Authority: Effort To Expand Broadband In Rural Areas Takes Big Step Forward
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 25 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news on April 24, 2024: The state's goal of expanding broadband internet access in rural areas is taking a big step forward with a public-private partnership. The agreement with eX(2) Technology is to operate, maintain and lease space in fiber-optic conduit installed along Interstate 17 and Interstate 19, and being installed later this year along much of Interstate 40. The Arizona Department of Transportation, in  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Another Day in 1864 - Arizonans Forced to Drive 500+ Miles for Abortion Care
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the 14 days since Arizona's MAGA Republicans worked to roll the clocks back to 1864, banning all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, they were caught lying about their long and detailed anti-abortion record, were fundraising in Kentucky on the successful passage of their draconian ban, were caught in their plan to sow misinformation and pull voters away from the abortion access ballot i  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Another Day in 1864 - Republicans Attempt to Prosecute Doctors and Nurses During Repeal Debate
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the 16 days since Arizona's MAGA Republicans rolled the clocks back to 1864, banning all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, they were caught lying about their long and detailed anti-abortion record, were fundraising in Kentucky on the successful passage of their draconian ban, were caught in their plan to sow misinformation and pull voters away from the abortion access ballot initiativ  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Democrats Successfully Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban After Republicans Repeatedly Stall Efforts, Working to Keep Ban
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 25 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Following 15 days of Arizona Republicans lying about their support for the 1864 abortion ban record and stalling every vote on repealing the ban, House Democrats have successfully passed a bill repealing the 1864 abortion ban. The bill, championed by Representative Stephanie Stahl-Hamilton, will now go to the Senate. "MAGA Republicans have spent the last week lying about their stance  more

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI - ADLCC Exposes Austin Smith Signature Fraud, Smith Drops Out of Race
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Earlier this month, the Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (ADLCC) highlighted the contested ballot-qualifying signatures of Austin Smith (LD- 29) who has since "dropped his reelection bid after being accused of personally forging more than 100 petition signatures." Smith "took no accountability for the allegedly fraudulent signatures," lying to Arizona voters and fabricating local suppo  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Kari Lake "Brushed Aside" At U.S. Supreme Court
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The U.S. Supreme Court "brushed aside" Kari Lake's request for them to "endorse a conspiracy theory" election denial case that has previously been described as "furthering false narratives," "baseless," and "reckless" - and it has resulted in over $100,000 in sanctions. This dismissal is the "the latest blow" to Lake's "signature talking point" on the campaign trail that has Republicans sounding the a  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Lake Stands With Arizona Fake Electors, Continues Denying 2020 And 2022 Elections
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake has repeatedly expressed her support for Arizona's eleven fake electors, even issuing an official statement, as she continues to push election conspiracy theories that will "not [win] back the mainstream Republicans" and Arizonans "are just really tired" of her election denialism. The Arizona Republic noted that Lake called Arizona a "Banana Republic," and her campaign uplifted statements th  more

Arizona Democratic Party: New - Kari Lake Says It's Unfortunate 1864 Abortion Ban Isn't Being Enforced
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: On Saturday while in Idaho - notably not Arizona - Kari Lake said it was unfortunate that the 1864 ban on abortion without exceptions for rape or incest is not being enforced: "unfortunately the people running the state are not going to enforce it." Lake's lament that the draconian law isn't being enforced comes after reporting revealed just last week that Lake has "solidified her su  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll The Lake Tapes - Kari Lake Says "Unfortunately" Arizona Isn't Enforcing 1864 Abortion Ban
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 25 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: In today's episode of the Lake Tapes, Lake "[solidifies] her support for Arizona's total abortion ban and [calls] on county sheriffs to enforce the law," and "[expresses] disappointment" that "unfortunately the people running the state are not going to enforce it," adding "we don't have that law, as much as many of us wish we did." In the past week, Lake has twice doubled down on cal  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Roundup - "Kari Lake Doubles Down on Her Support for Arizona's 1864 Abortion Ban," Says "Unfortunately" It Is Not Being Enforced
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: "Kari Lake says 'unfortunately' Arizona isn't enforcing 1864 abortion ban" according to new reporting from NBC News this morning. Lake doubled down on calling for the enforcement of the 1864 ban twice in the last week alone, and is "once again fully behind Arizona's ghoulish 1864 near-total abortion ban" writes Arizona Republic Opinion's EJ Montini. On April 13th, while in Mohave County, Lake "solidif  more

Arizona Democratic Party: What They're Saying - Kari Lake "Upset About Arizona's Century-Old Abortion Ban Not Being Enforced"
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake "is upset about Arizona's century-old abortion ban not being enforced" and is "supporting it once again." In "quite a clear statement" Lake "[expressed] disappointment" that 'Unfortunately,' because Arizona officials won't enforce the barbaric ban, 'We don't have that law, as much as many of us wish we did.'" In the sixteen days since Arizona's Supreme Court upheld the 1864 territorial ban   more

Arizona Democratic Party: Where In The World Is Kari Lake? Indiana Illinois With QAnon
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Since last Saturday - when Kari Lake said in Idaho that "'unfortunately' Arizona isn't enforcing [the] 1864 abortion ban" - Lake has been to Georgia, Alabama, Florida and even Hungary (virtually) and has plans to be in Indiana and Illinois this weekend. On Saturday, Lake will be headlining the St. Joseph County Republicans' Lincoln Day dinner in South Bend, Indiana. On Sunday, Lake   more

Arizona House Republicans: Committee on Executive Oversight Members Demand Evidence From Attorney General Mayes About Unfounded Attacks on Crisis Pregnancy Centers
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 27 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: In a letter sent today, State Representatives Jacqueline Parker and Neal Carter, members of the House Committee on Executive Oversight (CEO), formally demand that Mayes produce detailed documentation to back up her unsupported claims about Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) made in a consumer alert issued in March. During the Committee's hearing on April 17, alarming testimony was hear  more

Arizona House Republicans: State Representative Jacqueline Parker Calls for Recusal of Attorney General Kris Mayes Citing Politically Motivated Weaponization of Office
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 27 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: To ensure fairness and restore trust in the processes that uphold our state's laws and governance, State Representative Jacqueline Parker, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Executive Oversight (CEO), is calling on Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to recuse herself from any legal matters involving elected officials and candidates. In a letter sent today, Chairwoman Parker highl  more

Arizona House Speaker Toma Issues Statement on Vote on HB 2677
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma released a statement on today's vote on HB 2677: "I am deeply disappointed. As I have said before, Democrats apparently believe that abortions should occur with no limits and no regulations. "We should not have rushed this bill through the legislative process. The pre-Roe law has been on the books for decades and was readopted in 1977 by Democrat  more

Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus: Katie Hobbs Irresponsibly Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Homeowner Property Rights and Combat Squatting
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The issue of squatters taking over people's homes is growing exponentially across the nation, including here in Arizona, yet Governor Katie Hobbs is refusing to address the problem. Senator Wendy Rogers worked to combat these crimes with a bipartisan measure Hobbs vetoed today that would have expedited the removal of these criminals and strengthened homeowner property ri  more

Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus: Katie Hobbs, Arizona Democrat Lawmakers Support Girls Being Forced to Shower With Boys in Public Schools
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Arizona Democrats continue their war against women and girls as Governor Katie Hobbs' latest veto today blocks Republican efforts to protect biological females from being forced to share showers with biological males posing as females in our public schools. Every single Democrat lawmaker in both the Senate and House voted 'no' on SB 1182, sponsored by Senator John Kavan  more

Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus: Republicans Cut Local Government Red Tape to Speed Up Homebuilding and Lower Prices for Hardworking Arizonans
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Senate Republicans are celebrating today's signing of a bill, sponsored by Senator Janae Shamp, to help mitigate Arizona's housing shortage and the associated skyrocketing prices currently preventing many hardworking Arizonans from affording the American dream of homeownership. There's a national shortage right now of approximately 7.3 million homes. In Arizona, 270,000  more

Arizona's MAGA Minion Convention Agenda: Attack Abortion Rights
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of the Arizona Republican Party convention this weekend, DNC spokesperson Cameron Niven released the following statement: "Trump's MAGA minions in Arizona are gathering for a closed-door convention this weekend, but we already know what's on their agenda: ripping away reproductive freedom and putting the health of women at risk across the state. The only question is if they'll keep their craven c  more

Barnes & Thornburg Represents Milk & Honey In Acquisition Of VMG Sports
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg represented entertainment management company Milk & Honey Music + Sports + Ventures in its acquisition of VMG Sports. The acquisition more than doubles Milk & Honey's National Football League (NFL) client roster, which includes Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs and Paris Johnson Jr. of the Arizona Cardinals, bringing its total representation across football and baseba  more

Because of Trump, Women in Arizona and Across the Country Still Aren't Safe
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: In response to the Arizona House passing a repeal of Donald Trump's extreme 1864 abortion ban, leaving Arizona women still living under an extreme abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest, DNC spokesperson Cameron Niven released the following statement: "Because of Donald Trump, Arizona women will still live under an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. Because of Donald Trump,  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom & Women's Caucus Announce Bill to Allow Arizona Doctors the Ability to Provide Abortion Care to Arizona Patients in California
SACRAMENTO, California, April 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: With the Arizona Supreme Court allowing an 1864 near-total abortion ban to take effect, women in Arizona will soon be left without access to abortion care across the state. Arizona abortion providers will be unable to provide care without fear of extreme repercussions and unless the life of their patients are already at risk. Governor Newsom and the California Women's Caucus  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One Year Ago Today, David Schweikert Voted To Cut Veterans' Health Care, Gut Jobs, and Jeopardize Funding For Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, David Schweikert passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by David Schweikert would have: * Gutted funding for ve  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One Year Ago Today, Juan Ciscomani Voted To Cut Veterans' Health Care, Gut Jobs, and Jeopardize Funding For Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, Juan Ciscomani passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by Juan Ciscomani would have: * Gutted funding for vetera  more

Eastern Arizona College: Governor Hobbs Announces Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program
THATCHER, Arizona, April 27 -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release: Governor Katie Hobbs, in partnership with Arizona's 10 public community college districts, has created the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship program to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree, or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in high-wage, high-growth occupations. The scholarship is designed to provide Arizona students with the incentive to pursue a higher education certificate, d  more

Eric Bejarano of EAC's SBDC Honored With the Spirit of Excellence Award
THATCHER, Arizona, April 27 -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release: Eric Bejarano, director of Eastern Arizona College's Small Business Development Center (EAC SBDC), has been awarded the Spirit of Excellence Award. This distinguished honor is presented annually to an outstanding individual by the Arizona Small Business Development Center (AZSBDC). The Spirit of Excellence Award is determined by peer evaluation within the AZSBDC Network, making it a genuine reflection of   more

First Lady of the Navajo Nation to Speak at USU Blanding Commencement Ceremony
BLANDING, Utah, April 23 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Marcus Jensen Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, first lady of the Navajo Nation, will be the commencement speaker at the Utah State University Blanding 2024 commencement ceremony. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, at San Juan High School in Blanding. First Lady Blackwater-Nygren brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as keynote speaker. A former Arizona state representative, she made histo  more

Glover Selected as UArizona Provost
TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Joseph Glover, who previously served as provost at the University of Florida, will be the University of Arizona's next senior vice president of academic affairs and provost, leading the academic enterprise of the university. His appointment begins on July 1. Glover, a mathematician, stepped down from his provost role in Gainesville in July 2023 after serving in the position for 15 years. During his tenure  more

Governor Hobbs Awards Pima Community College $900,000 in Scholarships for Workforce Programs
TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- Pima Community College issued the following news release: Pima Community College will receive $900,000 in state funds for scholarships for students entering high-growth workforce fields such as advanced manufacturing, information technology and construction and trades. The scholarships are part of Governor Katie Hobbs' Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in hi  more

Grand Canyon University Celebrates Another Graduating Class of Nearly 30,000
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 26 -- Grand Canyon University issued the following news release: Grand Canyon University produced nearly 30,000 graduates again in 2023-24 - the third-straight year the university has approached that milestone. GCU will celebrate a 2023-24 graduating class of 28,985 during commencement ceremonies on April 25-26 for traditional students and May 1-3 for online students. The graduating class includes those who completed their degrees in Summer 2023, Fall 2023 and projected  more

Ken Jacome Named Pima Community College Athletic Director
TUCSON, Arizona, April 27 -- Pima Community College issued the following news release: The Pima Community College Athletics Department has a new leader. Ken Jacome, PCC's baseball head coach for the past six years, has been named as the College's new Athletic Director. He is replacing Jim Monaco, who served as PCC's Athletic Director since 2018, and is retiring this year. Jacome is 214-90 in six seasons of leading the PCC baseball team. He will remain as the program's head coach for the upcomi  more

Largest Graduating Class in ASU History Sets Out to Make a Difference
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news: Every commencement is notable for Melissa Goitia. As executive director in the Office of University Events and Protocol, she's in charge of the army of people it takes to pull off graduation ceremonies at Arizona State University. This year is extra special, however: Not only is it her 25th year of planning and executing commencement, but one of those in cap and gown will be h  more

MAGA in the States: Pushing Extremism and Attacking Americans' Reproductive Freedom and Basic Rights
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: This week, MAGA Republicans across the country made their extremist leader Donald Trump proud as they carried out his anti-freedom agenda in their states - promoting violent rhetoric and attacking the rights of constituents they swore to serve. Take a look at the latest: Because of Trump, from Arizona to Florida, women face dangerous and extreme abortion bans. This week, Trump said the horrifying real  more

McCain Institute Applauds Crucial Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute issued the following news: The McCain Institute at Arizona State University applauds Congress' passage of $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden. The $60 billion in aid allocated for Ukraine specifically provides critical assistance to combat Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion. The McCain Institute also commends the passage of the REPO Act within this aid pac  more

Mesa Community College: SRP Gifts Electric Vehicle to College, Spurs EV Training Course
MESA, Arizona, April 26 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: The Salt River Project (SRP) donated a 2017 Ford Fusion from its fleet to the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation for the Automotive Service Program at Mesa Community College. "There are more than 3.3 million electric vehicles on the road today in the U.S., and that number is expected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030," said Kate Kochenderfer, senior director of Supply Chain, Transportation and Flight Se  more

Native Public Media: FCC Seeks Public Comments for Missing and Endangered Persons Event Code
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 25 -- Native Public Media issued the following news: In a bid to enhance public safety and awareness, Native Public Media (NPM) petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a Missing and Endangered Persons Event Code (MEP). Like the well-known Amber Alert, the MEP Event Code will enable the dissemination of public alerts concerning missing or endangered adults using the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). IPAWS, operational across a  more

NAU to Recognize Four Arizona Leaders With Honorary Doctorate Degrees During Commencement Ceremonies
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Paul Luna, president and CEO of Helios Education Foundation, Pam Kehaly, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Christy Farley, an NAU alumna who recently retired as senior vice president of engagement and public affairs, and Efrain Casillas, coordinator of music programs at Tolleson Elementary School District and 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year, will be recognized with honorary doctorates f  more

NAU, San Carlos Apache College Ink Partnership Aimed at Furthering Educational Opportunities for Indigenous Students
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 24 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Northern Arizona University has entered into a formal partnership to offer additional higher education opportunities for Native American students and to enable scholarly collaboration through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) signed with San Carlos Apache College on Monday, April 15. The agreement will strengthen collaborative opportunities at all levels between the two institutions, including for academi  more

Northern Arizona University: 2024 Presidential Achievement Awards
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: President's Achievement Awards are a special designation that recognizes the exceptional work of classified staff and service professionals. Winners are nominated by their peers for their strong relationships, how they work with others to create a sense of community in the workplace and how they actively support and advance NAU's mission. At a ceremony Tuesday, April 24, nine staff members were honored with t  more

Northern Arizona University: For Earth Month, Be USEFULL
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 24 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: NAU is now home to a new way to reduce campus waste. The USEFULL program uses stainless steel containers and a digital tracking system to provide meals from campus restaurants without the accompanying waste of disposable containers. The Green Fund, which is providing financial backing for the program, anticipates that USEFULL will prevent about 25,000 pounds of single-use plastic from entering landfills in it  more

Onsemi Optics Photonics International Exhibition 24
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, April 19 -- Onsemi, a semiconductors supplier company, issued the following news: Onsemi (Headquarters: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, Nasdaq: ON , Japanese subsidiary President Takahiro Hayashi) will hold the "Sensor & Imaging Application Technology Seminar" on April 25, 2024. I will give a lecture at This seminar will be held at the "Light and Image Sensors & Imaging EXPO" of the "OPTICS PHOTONICS International Exhibition (OPIE) 2024", one of the largest comprehensive optical   more

UArizona-Led CyVerse Part of $20M NSF Award to Catalyze Biosciences Discoveries
TUCSON, Arizona, April 26 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: CyVerse, an open science platform led by the University of Arizona, will provide the computing infrastructure for a new center focused on molecular and cellular biosciences that has received a $20 million award from the U.S. National Science Foundation. The NSF funding will support the creation of the National Synthesis Center for Emergence in the Molecular and Cellular Sciences, or NCEMS. The center will  more

University of Arizona-Health Sciences: $1.8M NIH Grant Will Help Researchers Follow a Virus on Its Path to the Nucleus
TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * New research into HPV could shed light on the intricacies of cell division and how things move in and out of cells. * * * Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson were awarded a $1.8 million grant by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a division of the National Institutes of Health, to learn how human papillomavirus makes its  more

University of Arizona-Health Sciences: Climate Change and Health Focus of Living Healthy With Arthritis Symposium
TUCSON, Arizona, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * * What: 2024 UArizona Arthritis Center's Living Healthy With Arthritis Symposium * When: Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. * Where: Livestream * * * Experts from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the UArizona College of Medicine - Tucson will talk about the critical interactions between climate and human he  more

University of Arizona: Every Day is Earth Day at Biosphere 2
TUCSON, Arizona, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 to call attention to air and water pollution. Over 50 years later, Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability and encourages collective action for a healthier planet. The University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 is the world's largest indoor controlled environment dedicated to understanding the effects of climate ch  more

University of Arizona: Human Activities Have an Intense Impact on Earth's Deep Subsurface Fluid Flow
TUCSON, Arizona, April 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The impact of human activities - such as greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation - on Earth's surface have been well-studied. Now, hydrology researchers from the University of Arizona have investigated how humans impact Earth's deep subsurface, a zone that lies hundreds of meters to several kilometers beneath the planet's surface. "We looked at how the rates of fluid production with oil and ga  more

University of Arizona: Judith Bronstein Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
TUCSON, Arizona, April 25 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced today the election of their newest 250 members, including Judith Bronstein, a University of Arizona Distinguished Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and a BIO5 Institute member. The academy was founded in 1780 to help the young nation face challenges through shared purpose, knowledge and ideas. Academy members include those w  more

University of Arizona: Near-Earth Asteroid Was Blasted From a Crater on the Moon, Study Finds
TUCSON, Arizona, April 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: For the first time, scientists have traced an asteroid to its exact place of origin - a particular crater on the moon. Unlike most near-Earth asteroids, which are thought to hail from the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, asteroid 2016 HO3, also known as Kamo'oalewa, was likely blasted from the Giordano Bruno crater on the moon's far side and has been hurtling through spac  more

University of Phoenix Recognizes Financial Literacy Month With Student-Focused Tools to Support Financial Wellbeing
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 24 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: By Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix is pleased to recognize National Financial Literacy Month through its ongoing commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals while providing tools and scholarship opportunities that support financial wellness. This year marks the 21st anniversary of April as National Financial Literacy Month, a milestone that underscores the importance of financial  more

University of Phoenix Traditional MBA Program Offers Opportunity for Credit for Prior Learning
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 23 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix is pleased to share that it offers qualified students enrolled in its traditional online Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Management (MM) programs an opportunity to earn credit for prior learning towards specific graduate degree courses in these programs. Recognizing the diverse experiences and expertise of its students, the university offers CPL at the graduate l  more

Yavapai College District Governing Board Passes Resolution to Acquire Property Formerly Known as 'Prescott Pines Camp'
PRESCOTT, Arizona, April 25 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: The Yavapai College District Governing Board has approved a resolution for the College to purchase land in Prescott, formerly known as Prescott Pines Camp. The decision was made at the Board's business meeting on Tuesday, April 23. The College intends to close on the property next month. The primary purpose of the acquisition is to allow Yavapai College to address student and employee housing needs. In addition, it offe  more