PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release: The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Arizona Manufacturers Council, Greater Phoenix Chamber, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Greater Phoenix Leadership sent this letter to the congressional delegation urging the preservation of the Optional Practical Training program. The letter says, in part, "The ability to attract the globe's most talented individuals to the U.S. has alwa  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Insured Retirement Institute issued the following news release: The Arizona House of Representatives this week approved and sent to Gov. Doug Ducey a bill to adopt a model regulation for annuity sales that requires financial professionals to act in the best interests of the consumer. The move was hailed by the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI), which supports the legislation. The Arizona House of Representatives voted 36-24 to approve the measure, which is based on t  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 30 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: In a letter sent to Vice President Mike Pence as Chairman of the White House Coronavirus Task Force as well as to Governors across the United States, more than 550 physicians from all 50 states "urgently request that our country's businesses and schools be allowed to reopen." 89 non-physician medical professionals and 175 concerned citizens added their names to the letter in suppo  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 28 -- The Astrophysical Journal, a research journal from the American Astronomical Society that says it is devoted to recent developments, discoveries and theories in astronomy and astrophysics, published research articles, including the following topics, in its May 20, 2020 edition: * Are Persistent Emission Luminosity and Rotation Measure of Fast Radio Bursts Related? * Does Modified Gravity Predict Fast Stellar Bars in Spiral Galaxies? * Electric Current Evolution at t  more

PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 27 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: When Joshua and Emily Killeen moved to rural Yavapai County, they envisioned building a simple home for themselves and operating a rustic wellness and wedding retreat. Unfortunately, their modest aspirations unraveled when the county banned them from advertising their coming business and hosting free potluck dinners with yoga because their buildings did not have permits. Now, Joshua and Emily are teaming u  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 28 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: In what appears to be an escalating war against the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to protect against COVID-19, permitting over-the-counter (OTC) use under an emergency Executive Order may be the only way to allow patients to protect themselves, states the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS). Essential workers, in meat-packing plants, package delivery, medical car  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 19 -- The American Legislative Exchange Council issued the following news release: The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released State Tax Cut Roundup: 2019, the newest publication illustrating which states lowered taxes during their 2019 legislative sessions. The report was produced by ALEC's Center for State Fiscal Reform, which provides policymakers with original research and expert testimony in the areas of tax, budget and pension reform. Six states - A  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 28 -- The State Bar of Arizona issued the following news release: The State Bar of Arizona and the Arizona Bar Foundation announced a new resource, the Arizona Attorneys Respond: Legal Hotline, to address the growing need for legal help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The statewide hotline offers free legal information and 30-minute consultations to members of the public experiencing legal challenges. From housing to employment issues, callers will speak to a volunteer oper  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issued the following news release: As Americans grapple with the ongoing public health and economic crisis, students from Mesa Community College (MCC) in Arizona were recognized for their innovative campaign to raise awareness and engagement on America's growing fiscal challenges. MCC's student team won the eighth annual Campus Competition held by Up to Us, the nonpartisan national initiative focused on building a sustainable economic and f  more