TUCSON, Arizona, April 17 -- American Rivers issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Santa Cruz River, a symbol of resilience and restoration, faces renewed threats as it struggles to maintain its recent progress. Today, American Rivers announces the inclusion of the Santa Cruz River in its annual list of America's Most Endangered Rivers(R). "When you contemplate all the rivers across the Colorado River Basin, the Santa Cruz is unique in its character and importance to both   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Arizona State Representative David Cook, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan today expressing strong opposition to a proposed waiver that would enable the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to mandate zero-emission standards for railroad locomotives starting in 2030. In his letter,  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release: Gerson Montano, 38, and Robert Dale Hart, 64, both of Tucson, were sentenced last month by United States District Judge Diane J. Humetewa for their roles leading to the death of a 17-year-old undocumented noncitizen. Montano was sentenced to 70 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised released. Montano was convicted of Transportation of Illegal Aliens Result  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 17 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: By Stephanie Doster, Space 4 Center More satellites are being launched into space today than ever before. Capitalizing on this space gold rush, a new course at the University of Arizona is exploring international ground rules to launch students into an emerging legal frontier: space law. The three-credit course, Space Law and Policy, co-taught by faculty in the James E. Rogers College of Law and the Coll  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 17 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on April 15, 2024, at a reproductive freedoms organizing event at Bottega Exchange: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can we hear it for Joi? (Applause.) Hi, everyone. Please have a seat. Have a seat. Joi, you are -- and I -- and I got to meet that baby girl of yours. Oh, my god, she's precious. To you and your husband and to your family, I thank you for your courage and your willingness to share your story. A  more