PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Governor Katie Hobbs and the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) have awarded $40 million in grants statewide from the newly-created Homeless Shelter and Services (HSS) Fund to provide shelter and other services to people experiencing homelessness. From day one, Governor Hobbs has demonstrated a commitment to investing in Arizona communities and supporting those in need. These funds are a reflection of  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: Today, Governor Hobbs released her FY2025 Executive Budget, which closes the current budget shortfall and makes significant investments in the issues most affecting everyday Arizonans. From housing assistance and childcare expansion to water conservation and border security, the FY2025 Executive Budget proposal reflects the countless conversations Governor Hobbs has had across the state  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 13 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: Earlier today Governor Katie Hobbs released her second-year budget plan to keep our economy growing by continued investment in public education, additional focus on our affordable housing crisis and protecting our most vulnerable Arizonans. The Governor's budget also proposes reforms to an out-of-control Republican ESA voucher scheme for private schools, and strategic budget solutions to address   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is asking that all Arizona district and charter schools report their compliance with state law that requires students to be taught about the Holocaust and other genocides. Horne set a deadline of January 24 for the information to be sent to the Department of Education. Horne said, "During the past three months we have learne  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: During a campaign speech this Saturday, Trump continued his long history of mocking the late U.S. Senator John McCain, this time insinuating that injuries as a result of being a prisoner of war were the reason Republicans failed to repeal Obamacare. "Trump's pathetic insults will not fool Arizonans. It's clear that at the core of Trump's hatred for the late Senator McCain is the want to strip healthcar  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: This January, the Arizona Democratic Party is introducing "The Abortion Ban Lake Tapes" in the lead up to the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to highlight Kari Lake's record of supporting dangerous abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or incest. Kari Lake has a yearslong, on-camera, record of praising Arizona's "draconian" territorial abortion ban, saying that abortion  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 9 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Arizona Republic's recent report detailing Kari Lake's show on a new far-right online network, AFN, reveals Lake's continued association with extremists, insurrectionists, and conspiracy theorists as she continues to "burnish her credentials with the far right even as GOP leaders have hoped she would focus her campaign on issues more likely to resonate with the broader public in Arizona." Kari Lake   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the third episode of the "Abortion Ban Lake Tapes," Kari Lake says that she is "100% pro-life," that there should be no federal right to an abortion, and that the Dobbs decision "corrected a 50 year wrong." The Dobbs decision which Lake praises, allowed for the potential resuscitation of Arizona's 1864 "draconian" territorial ban on abortion which has no exceptions for rape or incest- a law which Ka  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 11 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the second episode of the "Abortion Ban Lake Tapes," Kari Lake says she is "incredibly thrilled" about Arizona's 1864 "draconian" territorial ban on abortion which has no exceptions for rape or incest. While Arizona Supreme Court is considering whether the dangerous abortion ban - described as "[risking] conditions of misery" - will be reinstated, Arizonans know that Kari Lake would ban abortion wit  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Last night, during an interview on Fox News, Donald Trump called for the economy to crash -- yup, you read that correctly. In response, Arizona Democratic Party Chair Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement: "For years, Donald Trump has been unapologetically committed to destroying the economy for Arizona families, and now that we are reaping historic gains from Bidenomics --   more

PHOENIX, Jan. 9 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: As the Legislature works to right-size our state budget, shifting more dollars away from government programs and back to Arizonans' pocketbooks, Senator Hoffman has introduced a repeal of the Arizona Commerce Authority, SB1044, to immediately halt the reckless spending of this unaccountable agency. Based on the most recent audit by the Arizona Auditor General, Senator Hoffman learne  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 10 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Senate President Warren Petersen is shining a light on the partisan games Senate Democrats are playing with the onset of the 2024 state budget negotiations. The Legislature has the statutory obligation of passing a balanced state budget each year, with negotiations routinely commencing before the start of the legislative session. This year, lawmakers are tasked with trimming unnece  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: In response to Governor Katie Hobbs' wildly unrealistic partisan budget proposal released today, both Arizona Senate and House Republicans vow to block her efforts to raise taxes and cut school choice. In 1992, voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the Arizona Constitution, which requires a two-thirds vote to increase taxes. The amendment, as passed and enshrined in Artic  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Sarah Stabenfeldt to serve on organization's executive board for next 3 years * * * Sarah Stabenfeldt, a professor of biomedical engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, has been elected president of the Society For Biomaterials. In the role, Stabenfeldt will serve on the organization's executive board for the next three years. The Society For Biomaterials is a mu  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: Last week, Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a letter to 23andMe, Inc., in response to a data breach affecting nearly 7 million customers. "Arizonans deserve full transparency regarding the unauthorized access of their most personal data - their genetic information," said Attorney General Mayes. "I expect comprehensive answers from 23andMe as quickly as possible." The Attorney General is seeking  more

YUMA, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Child Care has recently awarded Arizona Western College and the Child Development Learning Lab (CDLL) with grant funding to reimburse students for child care expenses. Through federal Child Care and Development Block Grant COVID-19 relief funds, the Higher Education Child Care Project (HECCP) provides qualified child care assistance to students pursuing a   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Following Governor Katie Hobbs' declaration of January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and in recognition of January 11 as of National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Day, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) reaffirms its commitment to combating human trafficking through continued enforcement and education. Human trafficking encompasses crimes i  more

DOUGLAS, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- Cochise College issued the following news: Jonathan Sigona, a 20-year-old student, uncovered his true passion for mathematics along the way while attending Cochise College. Unlike many who plan to attend college right after high school, Sigona took two years to explore his interests and aspirations. Little did he know that the world of mathematics would inspire him to continue his education, and Cochise College was there to help him every step of the way. The deci  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Bryan Steil is rolling out legislation recommendations that would limit access to the ballot box and is hiding it under the guise of increasing "voter confidence." Steil, however, was caught hiring a staffer tasked with election integrity who was involved in the fake elector scheme in Arizona. When asked about why he hired someone involved in this scheme to oversee elections, Steil dismiss  more

YUMA, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy has announced Arizona Western College as the recipient of $2 million in funding from President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda to increase clean energy workforce training and meet the industry's growing demand for skilled workers. AWC was selected as one of 17 Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) to provide hands-on job training for clean energy careers while helping industrial, co  more

MESA, Arizona, Jan. 9 -- The Mesa Public Schools issued the following news: Parents can increase their children's academic success through school and community involvement. Parent University at Mesa Public Schools offers the best of both, empowering families, employees and community members to actively engage in their child's learning journey. Whether seeking information on child development or college preparation, Parent University provides an opportunity for people to sharpen their parenting  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: Arizona State University completed over 140 capital projects during the spring, summer and fall 2023 semesters. Facilities Development and Management and its collaborators continue enhancing the built environment to meet the needs of the ASU community across all campuses with outdoor space upgrades, lab improvements, a new parking structure and a hotel. In addition to the 2023 developments, the Tempe and West Valley  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * * Ford Credit works with insurtech Pie Insurance to deliver commercial auto insurance through Ford subsidiary The American Road Insurance Company (TARIC) * With the addition of Indiana and Wisconsin, Ford Pro Insure is available in five states, including Arizona, Illinois and Tennessee * Insurance joins vehicles, software, charging, service and financing in the suite of products and services available  more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 9 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news: Dr. Anette Karlsson, chancellor of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona, campus, has announced the appointment of Lee Wilkerson as the new Dean of Students for that community. Since May 30, 2023, Wilkerson has fulfilled the role of Interim Dean of Students at Prescott. Prior to that appointment, Wilkerson actively supported students as the Associate Dean of Students since joini  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: A public-sector administrator with more than 30 years of management experience in local government will mentor students in 2024 as Arizona State University's new Harrell-Hutchinson Visiting Urban Management Professional. Jan Perkins is former city manager of the California cities of Fremont and Morgan Hill, former assistant city manager of Santa Ana, California, and former deputy city manager of Grand Rapids, Michig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute for International Leadership issued the following news: In the latest installment of the McCain Institute's Authors & Insights series, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and national election expert David Becker discussed their book, "The Big Truth: Upholding Democracy in the Age of 'The Big Lie,'" with Executive Director of the McCain Institute Dr. Evelyn Farkas. The discussion between Dr. Farkas, G  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 9 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year time brokerage agreement with KAZT-TV in Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's 11th largest television market. On February 1, KAZT-TV will become an affiliate of The CW Network, home to LIV Golf, ACC college football and basketball, WWE NXT beginning this fall and NASCAR Xfinity  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: It's no secret that the U.S. healthcare system is riddled with disparities. In addition to insurance dictating what services can and cannot be accessed, certain racial and ethnic groups are less likely to have proper access to health resources, and rural and low-income communities typically have fewer health care professionals per capita than urban and high-income areas. Those disparities can become ev  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news release: SRP's popular shade tree program returns in 2024 with a series of three shade tree workshops scheduled in January and February. After completing one of the virtual workshops, customers can receive two free shade trees. When placed strategically around the home, these trees can help reduce cooling costs during the summer months while also needing less water t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the fourth episode of the "Abortion Ban Lake Tapes," Kari Lake says she doesn't believe in "any" abortions and supports the Texas abortion ban that allows for abortion "bounty hunters" and has put women's lives in danger. Kari Lake recently attended an event in Texas just days after Republican Lubbock county commissioners passed an ordinance seeking to prevent women from crossing state lines to acce  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following transcript of the State of the State address on Jan. 8, 2024: * * * Speaker Toma, President Petersen, members of the House and Senate, Attorney General Mayes, Secretary Fontes, Treasurer Yee, Superintendent Horne, State Mine Inspector Marsh, Corporation Commissioners, Chief Justice Brutinel and members of the judiciary, tribal leaders, Governor Brewer and honored guests, and all Arizonans: It is my honor to stand be  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Researchers say the genetically engineered stem cells also could pave the way for new regenerative medicine treatments for diseases such as Type 1 diabetes. * * * One of the biggest barriers to regenerative medicine is immunological rejection by the recipient, a problem researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are one step closer to solving after genetical  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * A new University of Arizona study suggests that marketing and business faculty are uniquely positioned to help address climate change, which is largely fueled by human consumption. * * * The holidays are a wrap, and the new year offers an opportunity for reflection and change. For many people, the holidays are a time when consumption kicks into overdrive, but a University of Arizona researc  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Before this milestone, the curation team already had collected more than the 60 grams required to declare the mission a success. * * * NASA's Johnson Space Center curation team members have successfully removed the two fasteners from the sampler head that had prevented the remainder of OSIRIS-REx's asteroid Bennu sample material from being accessed. Steps now are underway to complete the   more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 11 -- The University of Florida issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2024: Today, University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse announced that UF will hire Dan Dillon Jr. as UF's vice president for marketing and senior advisor. Dillon, currently the chief executive officer of ASU Enterprise Partners at Arizona State University, will join UF on March 4. "The University of Florida has an incredible brand and limitless possibilities to grow," said Sasse. "Dan brings UF  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, "How Support Systems Contribute to Increased Retention in the Workplace," by TaMika Fuller, DBA, an affiliate of the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) and College alumna. The white paper draws upon data from the 2023 University of Phoenix Career Institute(R) Career Optimism Index(R  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 9 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix is pleased to announce it will be holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled "Building a Culture of DEIB: Is it in Your Organization's DNA?" on January 18, 2024, at 11:00am AZT. The event is part of a public series intended for educators, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioners, higher education leaders and administrators, emplo  more

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, Jan. 9 -- The Vermont Law School issued the following news release: The public is invited to join Vermont Law and Graduate School in celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 12:45 to 2 p.m. in the South Royalton campus' Chase Community Center. Guest speaker Mia Schultz (she/her), Vermont State Truth and Reconciliation commissioner is a devoted advocate for truth, healing, and reconciliation in Vermont's diverse communities. Origi  more