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State Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday April 07, 2024 ( 62 items )  

Ariz. Department of Public Safety: Arizona State Troopers Seize More Than 1,500 Pounds of Fentanyl in Six-Month Period
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 -- The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, AZDPS troopers seized approximately 28.85 pounds of fentanyl pills, 165 pounds of methamphetamine, two pounds of heroin, over one pound of cocaine, five firearms, four vehicles, and over $20,000 in three different incidents in less than six hours in the Phoenix metro area. Six individuals were arrested in these incidents and are facing both state  more

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Announces Appointment Of Christina Estes-Werther to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 6 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Christina Estes-Werther to the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission. Ms. Estes-Werther served as deputy general counsel for Governor Jan Brewer, state elections director under Secretary of State Ken Bennett, and as a member of the Bipartisan Elections Task Force established by Governor Hobbs in 2023. She is currently a part  more

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Announces Fourth Future48 Workforce Accelerator With Central Arizona College, Continuing to Strengthen Arizona's Workforce Pipeline
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the fourth of six total workforce accelerators with a new partnership between LG Energy Solutions and Central Arizona College in Apache Junction. The Future48 Workforce Accelerators, launched in June 2023, provide an innovative path for industry leaders and community colleges to train Arizonans for good-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing. "Arizo  more

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Legislative Action Update
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Governor Hobbs took the following legislative action: Signed SB1021, scope of practice; process; repeal SB1055, off-highway vehicle study committee; extension SB1173, licensed professional counselors; compact SB1218, exclusive agreements; residential property sales SB1342, elections; parties; hand count audits SB1671, prisoner spendable accounts; restitution HB2012, depar  more

Ariz. Gov. Hobbs Statement on University of Arizona President Robbins Announcement
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on April 3, 2024: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs released the following statement in response to Dr. Robert C. Robbins announcing he will step down at the end of his contract, or once a successor is named: "I look forward to continued work to address the University of Arizona's finances and restore the public's trust in one of our state's most important public institutions. "From day one I have been laser-fo  more

ARIZ. HOUSE DEMOCRATS: CAUCUS RESPONDS TO MONDAY'S OFFENSIVE SERMON ON HOUSE FLOOR CONDEMNING NON-CHRISTIANS AND LGTBQ+ AMERICANS
PHOENIX, April 3 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: On Monday, during a time reserved for a welcoming opening prayer on the House floor, Representative Lupe Diaz instead preached a five-minute sermon that condemned the LGBTQ+ community, President Biden, the United States as an "unrighteous nation," and non-Christians as sinners worthy of eternal damnation. This manufactured rage was a response to International Transgender Day of Visibility coincid  more

Ariz. House Democrats: Deborah Nardozzi Appointed to Fill Vacant LD 8 Seat
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release: The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Deborah Nardozzi of south Scottsdale to fill the vacant seat in Legislative District 8. Nardozzi owns the Ta Da Agency, a campaign, lifestyle, events and travel consulting business with clients around the country. She has also served as Chair of the old Legislative District 24, which is now part of District 8. "It is an honor to be chosen as the nex  more

Ariz. Lottery: March Jackpots Bring Impressive Returns to Arizona Lottery Players
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 -- The Arizona Lottery issued the following news: The Arizona Lottery is thrilled to reflect on an extraordinary month of wins and excitement. In March, the state experienced a surge in lottery wins, totaling an impressive 937 winners of over $1,000 each across various games. This most recent windfall resulted in more than $19 million in total prizes distributed to lucky winners, contributing to the thrill and joy of Arizona Lottery players. The excitement of March co  more

Arizona Board of Regents: University of Arizona President Robbins Announces His Current Contract Will Be His Last at UArizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins informed the Arizona Board of Regents today that he will step down at the end of his current contract, or before, when his successor is ready to lead. "After significant consideration and personal contemplation, I informed the regents this morning that I will step down as president of the University of Arizona after fulfilling the terms  more

Arizona Commerce Authority: Arizona Exports Break New Records
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 (TNSres) -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news: Arizona companies exported a record amount of goods in 2023, Governor Hobbs announced in her International State of the State address. Exports grew to $28.79 billion in 2023, a 5.5% increase ($1.5 billion) over the previous year. Arizona's growth bucks the trend for the U.S., which saw exports decrease by 2.2% in 2023. "A testament to the strength and diversity of the Arizona economy, skilled workfo  more

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI - Kari Lake "Has A Clear Record On" Abortion [HuffPost]
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Yesterday, HuffPost reported on Kari Lake's "clear record on" abortion - which she has been called out for lying about. While Lake will say or do anything in her power hungry quest to boost her political career, even Republicans are saying Lake "can't be trusted in anything she says or does." Here's Kari Lake's "clear record" on abortion in her own words: * She says her dangerous view  more

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI - Kari Lake's Chances of Winning Arizona Seem Dimmer By the Day [Arizona Republic Opinion]
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: After Kari Lake asked the "U.S. Supreme Court to endorse a conspiracy theory" and attempted to evade discovery in the defamation case against her, Arizona Republicans say "Kari Lake looks increasingly like she isn't a candidate that can win." Laurie Roberts wrote today that Arizona Republicans are "not sure what [Lake's] path is forward," echoing frustrations expressed by Republicans l  more

Arizona Democratic Party: ICYMI - Kari Lake's Out-of-State Travel Adds Up [National Review]
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Kari Lake is "raising eyebrows" for "how much attention she's paying to her national profile" as she approaches "more than 50 out-of-state trips" since the beginning of 2023. Lake has been chasing the "limelight" as doubts increase among Republicans that Kari Lake's "anywhere but Arizona" campaign is "making the kind of outreach to independent voters necessary to win a general election   more

Arizona Democratic Party: Lake's Bad Week - "Not Sure What [Lake's] Path Is Forward," "Looks Increasingly Like She Isn't A Candidate That Can Win"
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 6 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: This week, Republicans continued sounding the alarm on Kari Lake's "limelight"-chasing campaign, saying they are "not sure what [Lake's] path is forward," that "Kari Lake looks increasingly like she isn't a candidate that can win" as her "attempt at a campaign makeover appears to have fallen flat." Lake's court battles continue to plague her campaign as her attempt to evade discovery i  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Quick Clip - Kari Lake is "Not Winning Back the Mainstream Republicans"
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Kari Lake is "not winning back the mainstream Republicans" as Arizonans "are just really tired" of her election denialism and lies after Lake attempted to evade discovery in the defamation case against her, a "bad strategy legally and a bad strategy politically." Last week, Arizona and national Republicans expressed frustration, yet again, about Kari Lake's campaign, saying Kari Lake created her own "w  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Roll The Lake Tapes - Kari Lake's Campaign Makeover Has "Fallen Flat"
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today's episode of the Lake Tapes looks at why "Kari Lake's attempt at a campaign makeover appears to have fallen flat" and Lake "faces an uphill battle to mend fences, notably with John McCain supporters." After Kari Lake asked the "U.S. Supreme Court to endorse a conspiracy theory" and attempted to evade discovery in the defamation case against her, Arizona Republicans say "Kari Lake  more

Arizona Democratic Party: Where In The World Is Kari Lake? "Running Down to Mar-A-Lago"
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, "Kari Lake is reduced to running down to Mar-a-Lago" and "standing beside such important leading lights as Roseanne Barr" as Republicans continue to express concern about her campaign. Kari Lake's frequent out of state trips in her quest to stay in the "limelight" are described by Vanity Fair as a "cross-country itinerary she's mapped out to promote her campaign [that] appears better suited for   more

Arizona Democrats on the Offense to Win in November
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: Arizona Democrats are prepared to win in November, qualifying more candidates on multiple levels of government than in recent history. "While the Republican Party is obsessed with election denialism and conspiracy theories, the Arizona Democratic Party is helping qualifying candidates up and down the ballot that will move Arizona forward," said Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party Yolanda Bejaran  more

Arizona Democrats Stand Behind Attorney General Kris Mayes
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 5 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Arizona Republicans wasted more taxpayer dollars by playing politics during their sham Executive Oversight AdHoc Committee hearing instead of doing the job they were elected to do- serve the people of Arizona. "Arizona Republicans should be the ones subject to hearings and asked what they have actually done to help move our state forward," said Arizona Democratic Party Chairwoma  more

Arizona House Republicans: Arizona Enacts 'Ashley Dunn Act' - Representative Nguyen's Bill to Combat Fentanyl Crisis
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: State Representative Quang Nguyen, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, proudly announced today that the Governor has signed into law his sponsored legislation to enhance sentencing for high volume fentanyl sales. HB 2245, known as the "Ashley Dunn Act," mandates more severe sentences for involving at least 200 grams, roughly equivalent to 2,000 pills of this potent and lethal n  more

Arizona House Republicans: Arizona Legislature Passes Representative Tim Dunn's Bill to Enhance Memory Care Services
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: State Representative Tim Dunn announced today that House Bill 2764, legislation he sponsored to improve the lives of our state's most vulnerable citizens, has successfully passed the Legislature with bipartisan support and awaits the Governor's signature. HB 2764 is designed to fundamentally improve memory care services in Arizona by establishing training standards for assisted living  more

Arizona House Republicans: Governor Hobbs Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Parental Access to Children's Medical Records
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: State Representative Julie Willoughby expressed dismay in Governor Hobbs following the announcement late Tuesday that she had vetoed HB 2183, a bill to grant Arizona parents the right to access electronic medical records of their minor children through online portals or equivalent platforms used by many health care providers. "I am deeply dismayed by Governor Hobbs' decision to veto H  more

Arizona House Republicans: House Committee on Executive Oversight Initiates Review of Attorney General Mayes
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: The House Ad Hoc Committee on Executive Oversight (CEO) held its first public meeting on Thursday. Chairwoman Jacqueline Parker and the Committee members wasted no time learning about the scope of the Arizona Attorney General's powers and duties under the state constitution and state law. Chairwoman Parker set the tone by affirming the Committee's commitment to uphold the highest stan  more

Arizona House Republicans: House Committee on Executive Oversight Investigates Attorney General Mayes' Improper Use of Public Resources to Influence Water Policy & Harass Arizona Farmers
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 5 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: State Representative Jacqueline Parker, Chairwoman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Executive Oversight (CEO), and Vice Chairman Austin Smith today sent a letter to Attorney General Kris Mayes requesting public records related to recent unfounded attacks she has made on the agricultural industry, her threats to file a public nuisance lawsuit against Arizona's farmers and using town hal  more

Arizona House Republicans: Joint House Hearing Finds Governor's Water Policy Directly Conflicts With Housing Affordability and Supply
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee (NREW) and the House Commerce Committee, both which deal with issues involving the critical issues of water and housing, held a special joint hearing on Tuesday to hear testimony from experts on the current state of water policy and its impact on housing supply and affordability in Arizona. "Good news! Updated groundwater modeling   more

Arizona House Republicans: Representative Kolodin Urges Governor Hobbs to Sign HB 2178, Addressing Anti-Semitism, Empowering Student Funding Choices
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Arizona State Representative Alexander Kolodin announced today that his bipartisan bill, HB 2178, empowering public university students to determine the allocation of their tuition and fees to support student organizations and clubs, received final legislative approval and will now be sent to Governor Hobbs for her signature into law. "The Legislature's passage of HB 2178 marks an imp  more

Arizona House Republicans: Speaker Ben Toma Condemns Governor Hobbs' Veto of Bill Aimed at Educating Students on Communism's Atrocities
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: Arizona Speaker of the House Ben Toma responded to Governor Katie Hobbs' veto of HB 2629, legislation he sponsored to remember victims of communism and teach Arizona students about the atrocities of communist regimes: "I find Governor Hobbs' veto of HB 2629 both indefensible and personally offensive. Having lived under the oppressive regime of communist Romania, I have firsthand knowledge of the devas  more

Arizona Public Service is Prepared for Solar Eclipse, Impact on Solar Energy Generation
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 6 -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news: Excitement is building across the United States for a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, when the moon passes between the sun and Earth. The event will first be seen in North America in Mazatlan, Mexico, and the 'path of totality' will cut through the heart of the U.S. from Dallas to Little Rock, Indianapolis to Buffalo, before wrapping up north of Montreal, Canada. In the Phoenix area, maximum impact will   more

Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus: Senate Republicans Call on Governor Hobbs to Take Action to Protect Arizona's Water Systems From Cyberattacks
PHOENIX, April 3 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Hobbs to take swift action to protect Arizona's critical infrastructure, including Arizona's water and wastewater systems, from adversary nations seeking to unleash harm on the United States, after a disturbing letter released from the White House last month warned state governors of the impending threat of cyberattacks. In the letter, th  more

Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus: Senate Republicans Provide Update on Budget, Water, Other Critical Negotiations Continuing in Coming Weeks of Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: With the 100th day of session approaching on April 16, Senate Republicans are working diligently over the next several weeks to wrap up all outstanding work and negotiations behind-the-scenes on remaining bills, as well as a fiscally conservative state budget. The Senate has approximately 40 bills left that need to be finalized and voted on, including important reforms fo  more

Arizona State University: Distinguished Filmmaker, Scholar to Join Cronkite School as Southwest Borderlands Initiative Professor of Media and Indigenous Communities
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: Renowned documentary filmmaker Marcos Colon will join Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in the fall as the school's Southwest Borderlands Initiative Professor of Media and Indigenous Communities. He starts on July 1. The role is part of a larger programmatic strategy to elevate Indigenous issues and t  more

Arizona State University: When Giving Goes Global - Cronkite Graduate and Family Invests in Students Studying Media Abroad
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: The dream of studying abroad and making connections globally while in college is often hindered by the substantial cost of traveling and living in a different country. Thanks to the generosity of longtime Cronkite supporters Dr. Adelaida V. and Barry S. Severson, many students at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Co  more

Cochise County: Elections Director Tim Mattix Announces Resignation
BISBEE, Arizona, April 3 -- Cochise County Board of Supervisors issued the following news on April 2, 2024: * * * Marisol Renteria Appointed as Interim Director * * * Cochise County Elections Director Tim Mattix has tendered his resignation, effective April 20, 2024. Mattix, who was appointed to the role in October 2023, recently oversaw the 2024 Presidential Preference Election and the successful Hand Count Audit which affirmed the accuracy and integrity of the results. His departure, for p  more

Colo. Community College System: Dr. Chato Hazelbaker Named President of Pueblo Community College
DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado Community College System issued the following news release: Joe Garcia, chancellor of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), has announced Dr. Chato Hazelbaker as the next president of Pueblo Community College (PCC). A federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, PCC enrolls over 9,000 students annually across its three campuses. Dr. Hazelbaker currently serves as the president of Northland Pioneer College (NPC) in northeastern Arizona and  more

Craig T. Nelson, Emmy-Winning Actor and UArizona Alumnus, Will Address Graduates at Commencement
TUCSON, Arizona, April 5 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: By Kyle Mittan, University Communications Craig T. Nelson, an Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, director, producer and University of Arizona alumnus, will deliver the university's Commencement address on May 10. To most of the graduates in attendance, Nelson will perhaps be best known for voicing Mr. Incredible in the 2004 Pixar film "The Incredibles." But his career spans decades of work across televisio  more

Every Spring Break, Brown's Earth Science Students Go Over Rocks and Under Trees in the Southwest
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 4 -- Brown University issued the following news: Every year during spring break, students from Brown University's Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences ditch classrooms and textbooks and head to the American Southwest for what's become a tradition blending education, adventure and community building. The weeklong camping trips enable students to witness up close the environmental and geological processes they've been learning about all year.   more

ICYMI: The Guardian: RNC Plan for Christina Bobb To Head 'Election Integrity' Unit Raises Alarms
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Key Point: "Bobb is a former Trump lawyer and ex-reporter for the far-right One America News Network, who gained prominence after Trump's 2020 loss for promoting bogus fraud charges in Arizona, Wisconsin and elsewhere, and was part of Trump-backed efforts to substitute fake electors for ones that Joe Biden won in some states." The Guardian: RNC plan for 2020 denialist to head 'election integrity' unit r  more

Kari Lake + Donald Trump: Election-Denying MAGA Losers Who Are Too Extreme for Arizona
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Ahead of Kari Lake's fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, DNC spokesperson Aida Ross released the following statement: "Donald Trump won't show his face in Arizona, but he is still desperate enough for cash to let his fellow election-denying MAGA extremist fundraise at Mar-a-Lago. Lake is running on the same losing MAGA agenda of banning abortion nationwide, undermining our democracy, and putting fealty to Trump o  more

McCain Institute Stands With Our Partners at World Central Kitchen
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute issued the following news: The McCain Institute has been monitoring the tragic and growing humanitarian situation that has developed in Gaza over the last six months. Yesterday's attack on a World Central Kitchen convoy underscores the challenges and threats posed to those delivering vital humanitarian aid to the over 1 million civilians in need of life-saving assistance throughout Gaza. The McCain Institute grieves with our pa  more

Media Tip Sheet: Republicans Eye Senate Majority with Strategic Focus on Key Battleground States
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- George Washington University issued the following news: As the Senate battle intensifies, Republicans are strategizing to turn the chamber red, eyeing key states like Montana, Ohio, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. While Democrats face challenges, including retirements and shifting political landscapes, they are banking on battle-tested incumbents and key state demographics. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide context, comme  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Clown Car AZ-01 Democrats Shamefully Silent on Hodge Sex Violence Scandal
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: After Jevin Hodge's sexual violence violations scandal broke, the clown car of extreme Democrats running in the 1st district failed the test. Every single Democrat candidate stayed shamefully silent--despite all effusively praising Hodge previously and some bankrolling Hodge's campaign. In case you missed it... Arizona Democrat Bankrolled Campaign With Funds Raised With Democrat Ousted Over Sex   more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Extreme Engel Bankrolls Campaign With Scandal-Tainted Cash
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Extreme liberal Kirsten Engel bankrolled her campaign through Democrat Jevin Hodge, who resigned after news of his sexual violence violations broke. In case you missed it... NOTE: "The extreme Democrats running for Congress have stayed shamefully silent on Jevin Hodge's sexual violence violation despite vocally praising him previously," said Petersen. "Kirsten Engel must donate the tainted money   more

National Republican Congressional Committee: The Clown Car Crash Last Night
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Last night during their debate, the clown car of extreme Democrats running in the 1st district primary lurched hard left and crashed into reality. ICYMI, here are some of their most extreme, out-of-touch comments: https://youtu.be/eGV7bXUqRM8 -On the border crisis: CRICKETS That's right, these extreme Democrats said nothing regarding Arizona voters' top concern. A recent Wall Street Journal poll  more

Newhouse School: Award-Winning Journalist Holliday Moore Named News Director of WAER
SYRACUSE, New York, April 4 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: WAER has named award-winning reporter, anchor and journalism instructor Holliday Moore as the public radio station's next news and public affairs director. She is scheduled to start in mid-April. Moore arrives in Syracuse after working in the Phoenix, Arizona, market, where her extensive experience includes tenures as a Morning Edition reporter for KJZZ-FM, the local NPR af  more

News Release From the Office of the Cochise County School Superintendent
BISBEE, Arizona, April 4 -- Cochise County Board of Supervisors issued the following statement on April 2, 2024, by Superintendent Loy Guzman: * * * We are happy to announce and congratulate two of our esteemed educators Ms. Rebecca Bhasme, Science Teacher at Willox Unified School District and Ms. Loy Guzman, Superintendent, Principal, and Lead Teacher at Apache Elementary School District. They are both finalist for the School Connect Champions of Education Awards taking place on April 25th in  more

Northern Arizona University: Inclusive Insights - April 2024
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, April 4 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following letter on April 2, 2024, by Justin Mallett, vice president of inclusive excellence and access: * * * Hello Lumberjacks, As we continue to have wintry days in Flagstaff, April is sure to bring us more snow along with some great celebrations, observances and the excitement of getting closer to finishing the semester at NAU. Many religious observances take place during the month of April. The spiritual beliefs tha  more

Onsemi Recommends Stockholders Reject Below-Market Mini-Tender Offer by TRC Capital Investment Corporation
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, April 3 -- Onsemi, a semiconductors supplier company, issued the following news on April 2, 2024: ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ON) ("onsemi") disclosed today that it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Investment Corporation, an Ontario corporation ("TRC Capital Investment"). onsemi is not affiliated or associated in any way with TRC Capital Investment, its mini-tender offer or its offer documentation. The offer is for the purcha  more

Regional Economic Development Center at Yavapai College Offering Industry-Recognized, Career-Oriented Certifications, Tuition-Free
PRESCOTT, Arizona, April 3 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College is offering a wide range of certificates and support programs through its QUEST grant, tuition-free. The REDC has secured funding to support qualified learners for needs related to travel, technology, childcare, tuition assistance, stipends for internships, and removing other barriers for dislocated workers. The REDC has pathways for qualified individuals  more

Robbins Will Step Down as University of Arizona President
TUCSON, Arizona, April 3 -- The University of Arizona issued the following statement on April 2, 2024, by President Robert C. Robbins: * * * Dear Students and Colleagues, After significant consideration and personal contemplation, I informed the Arizona Board of Regents this morning that I will step down as President of the University of Arizona after fulfilling the terms of my current contract. Should ABOR select a new President who is prepared to start sooner than the end date of my contrac  more

SRP Announces Board and Council Election Results
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: Voters in the Salt River Project election held on Tuesday, April 2, elected candidates to fill the 22 Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District Board and Council seats and 20 Salt River Valley seats. Water Users' Association (Association). According to unofficial results, incumbent Larry D. Rovey (District 1) was re-elected to his Association sea  more

SRP Boosts City of Phoenix's Effort to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers at Public Libraries Across the City
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 2 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: In a major initiative that began in 2023, the City of Phoenix, with support from SRP, has successfully installed electric vehicle (EV) chargers at six Phoenix Public Library locations throughout the city. These six locations are within SRP's service territory, and each charging station offers two charging ports for library visitors to plug in. The installation of EV   more

TEXAS A.G. PAXTON RELEASES STATEMENT ON SB 4 ORAL ARGUMENT
AUSTIN, Texas, April 5 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on April 3, 2024: * * * "Today, my office was proud to defend SB 4, Texas's new border security law, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. As counsel explained, Texas has gone as far as Arizona v. United States allows by using the State's sovereign police power to protect the border in a way that mirrors rather than conflicts with federal law. The OAG has also expressly explained in our bri  more

The 2024 Career Optimism Index Study Highlights Shift From The Great Resignation to Great Talent Stagnation - and How Employers Can Break Through
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: By Sharla Hooper The study was conducted by the University of Phoenix Career Institute(R), part of the University's College of Doctoral Studies, which examines workforce dynamics to inform solutions that help break down barriers to career advancement. Today the University of Phoenix Career Institute(R) released its 2024 Career Optimism Index(R), a comprehensive study examining t  more

Two KU Juniors Named 2024 Goldwater Scholars
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 6 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: The University of Kansas has two 2024 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars: juniors Cecilia Paranjothi of Lawrence and Kaitlyn (Kit) Savoy of Olathe. Congress established the Goldwater scholarship program in 1986 in tribute to the retired U.S. senator from Arizona and to ensure a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers. The only students eligible for nomination are sophomore- and juni  more

UAH Leads National VIVID Coalition to Advance Cybersecurity Education With $3.2M DOD Grant
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, April 5 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is leading a four-university coalition to advance cybersecurity education through Virtual Internship and Varied Innovative Demonstrations (VIVID). This three-year program is funded by a $3.2 million grant from the Department of Defense (DOD). UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. UAH's nationwide coalition includes Augusta University in Georgia, Florid  more

UC-Santa Cruz: First Results From DESI Make the Most Precise Measurement of Our Expanding Universe
SANTA CRUZ, California, April 5 (TNSres) -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz researchers hold crucial roles in Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument collaboration * * * By Mike Pena We now have the largest 3-D map of our cosmos ever created, thanks to a powerful instrument mounted atop a telescope in Arizona with a robotic array of 5,000 fiber-optic "eyes" that look into the night sky. Over the last five years, the Dark Energy Spec  more

University of Arizona's Health Sciences: New AI Coaching Bot May Enhance Medical Education, Training
TUCSON, Arizona, April 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: The Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center developed an artificial intelligence tool to train students to communicate with patients effectively and compassionately. Researchers, staff and students at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center are developing an artificial intelligence bot that they hope will revolutioni  more

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA: COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AFFIRMS PRESTIGIOUS NSA DESIGNATION
TUCSON, Arizona, April 4 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: In a world increasingly filled with internet connectivity at the touch of a finger, the threat of cybersecurity risks grows with each technological innovation. In the face of such a threat, the staff and faculty at the University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology are training the next generation of cyber professionals to secure and protect the nation's data, communications and privacy. F  more

University of Phoenix Collaborates With Military Police Regimental Association to Provide Full-Tuition Scholarship
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 5 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: Together with the Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA), the University of Phoenix is offering one full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor's degree or master's degree program for standard MPRA members or immediate family members of a standard MPRA member. Military members and families may encounter challenges of time, commitments, and circumstance to reaching their academic and career goals. The   more

University of Phoenix to Host Third Annual Inclusive Leadership Summit, 'Transparency as the Catalyst for Belonging'
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: University of Phoenix will hold its third annual Inclusive Leadership Summit and Career Fair, June 11-13, 2024. The event will focus on developing skills to be an inclusive leader and providing opportunities for professional networking. Titled "Transparency as the Catalyst for Belonging," this year's summit invites participants to delve into the pivotal role of transparency in fostering diversity, equity,   more

UTA Testing Hypersonic Materials in Arc-Jet Wind Tunnel
ARLINGTON, Texas, April 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Researchers join project that will compare methods for testing hypersonic materials * * * Aerospace engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington are teaming with researchers from the University of Arizona and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to understand how to best reproduce flight-relevant hypersonic conditions. Luca Maddalena, professor of aerospace   more

YC's Future Business Leaders Score Big at FBLA State Conference
PRESCOTT, Arizona, April 3 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: Yavapai College's Future Business Leaders of America students impressed business scholars their first state leadership conference last month, winning multiple first-, second- and third-place awards in the competitive events at the Arizona FBLA Collegiate Conference at Arizona State University. "I felt strongly that our team would do well," Yavapai College Business instructor and FBLA Advisor Eric Hall said. The chapter   more