WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * Subject: APHIS Reduces Karnal Bunt (Tilletia indica) Regulated Areas in Pinal County in Arizona To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials * * * Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reducing the Karnal bunt regulated areas in Pinal County, Arizona. This follows a review of the resul  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry issued the following news: After several months of deliberation, Director Ryan Thornell is pleased to announce the appointment of new Deputy Directors Ashley Oddo and John Barcello. These two seasoned leaders will continue the Department's commitment to reimagine correctional practices, including prioritizing public safety, rehabilitation, and personal and professional investment in ADCRR staff. Depu  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Arizona consumers rely upon the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) as a resource to assist on a variety of issues they encounter with insurance companies and financial institutions/enterprises operating in the state. In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), DIFI staff members assisted consumers in obtaining over $19 million in reimbursements and res  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Secretary of State issued the following news release: In a decisive administrative order, the Arizona Supreme Court has mandated that any appeals regarding presidential elector judgments must now be filed no later than 1 PM on December 6, 2024. This directive prioritizes timeliness where presidential electors are involved, given the proximity to the state General Election canvass scheduled for November 25, 2024. "This administrative order is a proactiv  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Secretary of State issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Early voting is underway, and the Arizona Secretary of State's Artificial Intelligence & Election Security Advisory Committee has released 4 key recommendations to help voters navigate today's complex information landscape. With the rise of false information, it's more important than ever to stay informed and protect the integrity of the vote. The Committee offers practical guidance t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Tutoring available through at least end of current school year * * * The highly successful Achievement Tutoring Program initiated last year by Superintendent Tom Horne is being extended through the end of the 2024-25 school year, allowing more students to take advantage of this free program that has resulted in academic gains for students throughout Arizona. Horne said, "Studies show tu  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- Arizona Senate Democrats issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Senator Anna Hernandez (LD24), ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Representative Analise Ortiz (LD24), ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the assault of Tyron McAlpin by the Phoenix Police Department and call for all charges against him to be dropped immediately. "Tyron McAlpin was violently arrested by Ph  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management today announced an investment of nearly $2.4 million from the President's Investing in America agenda through the Inflation Reduction Act to develop a cultural landscape study and predictive model for public lands in California and Arizona. The study would identify and provide a better understanding of the impacts of renewable energy development o  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that California is expanding access to culturally-based substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services. After years of working toward this milestone, today marks the first time Medi-Cal will cover traditional health care practices in use since time immemorial. These are deeply rooted in cultural practices and have been shown to improve   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Today, the Department of Defense's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation released its Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Spending by State report to help states and communities better understand how Defense procurement, personnel, and grant spending impact their economies. The report's graphs, maps, and tables present a range of findings, such as total spending figures, categories of contracted goods and services,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2024, by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter on the final trade regulation rule concerning recurring subscriptions and other negative option programs (File No. P064202): * * * As is common in rulemaking proceedings, this Final Rule that the Commission promulgates is somewhat different from what it originally proposed--clarified, narrowed, and ultimately improved by the process of grappling with the   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: Continuing his commitment to the sanctity of the state's elections, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation that would require a person present proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in the Commonwealth. "Free and fair elections are the backbone of our republic, and it is paramount we do all we can to protect our elections and secure the integrity   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Awards will support 35 Tribes across 15 states, bolstering fish and wildlife conservation * * * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $6.4 million to federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native Tribes to benefit fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. This year's funding will support 35 Tribes for conservation projects acro  more

FORT HUACHUCA, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Huachuca issued the following news: By Lt. Col. Gilbert Juarez, 305th Military Intelligence Battalion The 305th Military Intelligence Battalion TRADOC Organic Medical Support (TOMS) section provides health care services to every 35F Intelligence Analyst attending Advanced Individual Training (AIT). The TOMS staff also advises the battalion commander on medical issues, readiness, and ways to optimize trainee performance. Last year, the TO  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights, has expressed serious concerns about the legality of an ordinance in the City of Sedona. In a letter sent last week to Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow and members of the City Council, Representative Nguyen questioned the validity and enforceability of Sedona  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: PORTLAND, Oregon - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has announced Juliette Fernandez as the new chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System in Hawai'i, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and the Pacific Islands, including America Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. "The Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is home to s  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: United States Attorney Gary M. Restaino announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Sean Lokey will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. AUSA Lokey has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer for the D  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Dairy product manufacturer to add 28 new jobs in conjunction with their 10th anniversary of operation in Virginia * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Shamrock Farms, a leading dairy product manufacturer, will invest $59 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The project will create 28 new jobs and add 81,000 square feet to the co  more