PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: By Caroline Grace The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), in a majority 4-1 vote, voted to begin dismantling the Renewable Energy Standard & Tariff (REST) and the Energy Efficiency (EE) Standards, which have been in place since 2006 and 2010. Reversing these rules would curtail job creation, negatively impact grid resilience, and create regulatory uncertainty for businesses looking to invest in the state.   more

PHOENIX, Feb. 15 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release: The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed attorney Charles Lucking of Phoenix to fill the legislative seat vacated by the recent resignation of Representative Amish Shah in Legislative District 5. Lucking, a fourth-generation Arizona native, works for Community Legal Services where he defends tenants facing eviction. "I'm very excited and honored to be representing LD 5 in the legislature," Lucking   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release: State schools chief Tom Horne and Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., are announcing a partnership between the Arizona Department of Education and the non-profit HealthCorps initiative founded by Dr. Oz more than 20 years ago. The partnership provides for more educational programming, leadership experiences and service learning related to student health, wellness and career development in th  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee issued the following news release: Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee is suing the Biden Administration for violation of the Antiquities Act, with the creation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument. President Biden created the new monument last year, which comprises over 900,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Mohave County and Coconino County in Northern Arizona. In   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 (TNSres) -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news on Feb. 15, 2024: The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced a $13 million investment in Northern Arizona University (NAU) to expand training programs and research related to metrology, a foundational component of semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. NAU will leverage the investment to enhance Arizona's semiconductor ecosystem, including establishing: * A Microelectronics Metrology   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * The Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party Yolanda Bejarano released the following statement on Arizona Republicans passing multiple bills in the legislature that strip Arizonans of their voting rights. "While Arizona Democrats are fighting relentlessly to protect the vote and fight for the issues Arizonans care about, local Republicans are continuously finding new ways to take  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake's nightmare campaign has been full of conspiracy theories and toxic positions as Lake is "still an extremist" and "far-right conspiracy theorist." "Kari Lake is a nightmare candidate for Republicans. Lake has toxic, disqualifying views that have alienated Arizona voters and will cost her the election in November," said Olivia Taylor-Puckett, Senior Communications Advisor at the Arizona Democr  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- The Arizona House Republican issued the following news release: Arizona State Representative Matt Gress commends the Town of Paradise Valley for its proactive efforts in combatting human trafficking, as demonstrated by the recent achievement of the CEASE (Cities Empowered Against Sexual Exploitation) Designation. This certification, presented by the Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network, highlights the town's commitment to addressing sexual exploitation comprehensively.   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: State Representative David Cook applauded the Arizona Commerce Authority's (ACA) announcement today of a $13 million investment in Northern Arizona University (NAU) to expand training and programs related to metrology, a foundational component of semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. "I commend the ACA for its strategic investment in top-tier semiconductor training at Northern A  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: State Representative Laurin Hendrix and five other House members, including Representatives Joseph Chaplik, Justin Heap, Alexander Kolodin, David Marshall, and Barbara Parker, are requesting that Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes undertake an SB 1487 investigation of a taxpayer-funded public works project in Yuma County that could involve violations of state law and the Gift Clause o  more

PHOENIX, Feb. 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: Senate Majority Leader Sonny Borrelli is raising awareness about fraudulent schemes carried out within several Arizona K-12 Public School Districts and Arizona State University, leading to the loss of millions in taxpayer dollars over the past two years. During Monday's Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Arizona Auditor General Lindsey Perry presented her findings from financial investigations con  more

PHOENIX, Feb. 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: As promised, Senate President Warren Petersen is suing the Biden Administration following an unlawful, dictator-style land grab last summer in northern Arizona. The complaint, filed (https://www.azsenaterepublicans.com/_files/ugd/2f3470_2b921ad7fc8749309f1530d147e3bb05.pdf) today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, attempts to reverse Biden's confiscation of nearly a million ac  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: Throughout the years, Sonal Lal has developed a passion for international education. And now she's sharing that passion with students at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Lal is a project manager for Cronkite Global Initiatives, where she designs programs for international students and par  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on SB1221 being heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee today: Since taking office, I have prioritized protecting Arizona's water supplies. Whether working to stop corporations from improperly depleting our groundwater or holding polluters accountable, my office is fighting for the wellbeing of 7.5 million resid  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024: * * * Today Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) spokesperson Tommy Garcia released the following statement on the NRSC endorsing Kari Lake: "Kari Lake is the poster child for Senate Republicans' candidate quality problem and abysmal recruiting strategy. An election loser despised by Arizona Republicans, Lake brings massive baggage and disqualifying flaws to the camp  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to grow its Health Care & FDA Practice in Arizona with the addition of Peter A. Arhangelsky as shareholder. Arhangelsky guides businesses that are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through both regulatory compliance and litigation matters. He has deep experience handling enforcement actions and private litigation on behalf of com  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: All 31 Republican members of the Arizona House of Representatives are united in strong support of vital new legislation, HB 2748, sponsored by Representative Joseph Chaplik, to combat the uncontrolled tide of illegal immigration into the United States via the Arizona border and to protect Arizonans. In recent powerful testimony during a special joint legislative session, border sheriffs underscored th  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: Today, Arizona Republic columnist Laurie Roberts says that "apparently, the view from Palm Beach and D.C. is different than the view here" because "here in Arizona, there is still a question about how Lake can win over those all-important moderate Republicans and independents she trashed." Arizona Republic reporter Ron Hansen, wrote this reminder today: "While Lake claimed to unite Rep  more

MESA, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: The Mesa Community College paramedicine program is ranked fourth among the top five best programs in the nation, according to the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). MCC's nationally-accredited paramedicine program maintains one of the highest pass/success rates in the state of Arizona. How many students are graduating in fall? Instructors  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news: After Bernie Moreno opposed "the most conservative border bill in decades" - despite the bill being backed by border patrol agents - Ohioans are seeing that Moreno is "not a serious person" who would rather talk tough than do what is right for Ohioans. What Ohioans are reading about Moreno's opposition to "the most conservative border bill in decades" backed by border patrol agents: Politico: "...Republican Senate  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 15 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: Having served working adult learners for decades, University of Phoenix understands the challenges of juggling school, work and life. In 2018, the University established a tuition guarantee for incoming students to provide certainty about costs. The tuition guarantee provides transparency about costs by locking in tuition for the duration of a degree program. College costs have continued to rise. In 2023  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2024: University of Phoenix is pleased to sponsor the upcoming Executive Networks webinar, 'Advancing the Front-line Workforce: A Fireside Chat with JD Dillon,' on Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00am ET. The webinar features industry-leading Chief Learning Officer, author and passionate advocate for front-line workers, JD Dillon, and is hosted by Chief Skills & Innovation Officer and indust  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix is proud to share its ongoing commitment to supporting Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) by sponsoring their annual educational trip to Washington, D.C. The sponsored trip, organized by JAG, offers students a unique opportunity to engage with the nation's capital, fostering civic engagement, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of government operations. The Washington, D.C. tr  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 17 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Daniel Keller is a new Assistant Professor here at WKU and is originally from Sierra Vista, Arizona. Dr. Keller will mainly teach Grammar, English Language, Language Acquisition, and TESOL-related subjects. However, English is not his only passion. Dr. Keller originally started studying Computer Science because of his interest in computer languages. "I just thought it was really intellectually fascinati  more