PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Attorney General Mayes issued the following statement after legislative Republicans again blocked an effort to repeal the 1864 abortion ban: "Once again, the Legislature has failed to repeal the outrageous 1864 near-total abortion ban. It is abundantly clear that the majority party wants this 160-year-old law to take effect. "Complicated or complex decision making is not   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Attorney General today joined a coalition of 25 states and territories in filing a letter with the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in support of proposed rules entitled "Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transactions." In a letter sent yesterday, the attorneys general expressed staunch support for the propose  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: Arizona is launching a program through which drivers on the autism spectrum can place their credentials in special blue envelopes to enhance communication with law enforcement officers during traffic stops. This voluntary program, which includes education for law enforcement officers, follows a model used successfully in Connecticut. The envelope will have instructions for the driver and la  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $500,000 investment to tackle the decline in FAFSA submissions in Arizona. This year, a new FAFSA form was launched to simplify the process, however, there have been delays and data issues that have resulted in fewer students completing the FAFSA this year as compared to 2023. As a result, Arizona currently ranks 49th in the nation when it comes  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * Today, after the Arizona House failed to repeal the 1864 total abortion ban, Governor Katie Hobbs released the following statement: "Republican extremists in the House have yet again failed to do the right thing. In just one week living under this new reality, women, doctors, and healthcare providers have already begun to feel the devastating effects of living under a total abort  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release: The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Junelle Cavero of South Phoenix to fill the vacant House seat in Legislative District 11. A political consultant, small business owner and longtime community and Democratic Party advocate, Cavero will add to the Democratic Caucus more than 25 years' experience in government affairs, nonprofit management, political campaigns and business development.  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona Secretary of State issued the following news release: As part of an ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement, the Secretary of State is pleased to announce the release of the Arizona's Citizen Engagement Manual. This comprehensive guide serves as a point of reference for voters, candidates, and election officials, providing essential information on various aspects of the election process including: * Voter Registration: D  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following statement on April 17, 2024, by Chair Cecilia Mata: * * * Below is a statement from ABOR Chair Cecilia Mata on Governor Katie Hobbs' $500,000 investment in FAFSA initiatives (https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2024/04/governor-katie-hobbs-announces-500k-investment-fafsa) in Arizona. The funding will be distributed by the Arizona Board of Regents. "On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, I would  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: State Representative Jacqueline Parker, Chairwoman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Executive Oversight (CEO), released a statement on Attorney General Kris Mayes' refusal to appear before the Committee and address allegations of her misuse of office and refusal to defend state laws. "This Committee is tasked with exercising oversight over all Executive branch officers and specifically, investigating  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: As society increasingly strays away from God and the moral principles our nation was founded upon, Katie Hobbs is contributing to the cultural degradation within Arizona by vetoing legislation today that would have allowed public schools to include the Ten Commandments in classrooms. SB 1151, sponsored by Senator Anthony Kern, would have included copies or excerpts of the Ten Commandment  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: With the radical Left attempting to force upon society the notion that science doesn't matter, and biological males can be considered females if they "feel" like they are, Katie Hobbs and Democrats at the Arizona State Legislature are showing their irresponsible disregard for the safety and well-being of women and girls in our state by killing the Arizona Women's Bill of Rights. Every si  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Senate Republicans are continuing their crusade to protect Arizona's most precious population from victimization and are celebrating Tuesday's signing of a bill aimed at safeguarding children from the horrors of reunification camps. SB 1372, sponsored by Senator Shawnna Bolick and co-sponsored by Senator David Farnsworth, prohibits a court from ordering children to part  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: Senator Janae Shamp is helping protect Arizona's most vulnerable population from criminals who've committed dangerous crimes against children (DCAC). She has had multiple bills this session signed into law that ensure communities are informed on their release into society. SB 1236 will now require additional level one sex offenders convicted of a DCAC, the most heinous crimes against chi  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-0700) entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2024": Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and the District of Columbia and increased in 3 states on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 5 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 5 states an  more

OAKLAND, California, April 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorney generals in submitting a comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) notice of proposed rulemaking regarding certain real estate transactions. The proposed rule increases transparency by imposing reporting and record kee  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: CALEXICO, Calif., -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers from the San Diego Field Office seized several packages of methamphetamine concealed within an ice chest of fish Sunday. The incident occurred at around 8:39 p.m. at the Calexico West Port of Entry, when CBP officers encountered a 34-year-old man driving a 2021 sedan through the vehicle SENTRI   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 18 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Judiciary Committee today passed gun violence prevention legislation sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Mandy Lindsay that would protect communities from gun violence and create safer public spaces by prohibiting the carrying of firearms in certain locations. SB24-131 passed by a vote of 8-3. "Too many Coloradans have been impacted by gun violence, and this bill would keep these dan  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The FCC's Enforcement Bureau today issued a cease-and-desist letter against DigitalIPVoice. The cease-and-desist letter ordered DigitalIPVoice to stop serving as a gateway provider for an apparently illegal robocall campaign originating from overseas and pertaining to student loan assistance programs. The Bureau also warned the company that failure to comply with the requirements o  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Hotline serves as a crucial mechanism for the public to report concerns and potential misconduct related to HHS programs and operations, ensuring transparency and accountability within the agency. The Hotline plays a pivotal role in both initiating and guiding OIG's investigative  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation is excited to announce the expansion of the NSF Convergence Accelerator to 10 regions to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development. These 10 regional Convergence Accelerators will promote convergence research and innovation by connecting researchers, practitioners and stakeholders from various domains and   more