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*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Friday November 15, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Alliance Defending Freedom: 7th Circuit Rejects Effort to Block Indiana Law Protecting Children From Harmful, Risky Procedures
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Nov. 14 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Litigation Strategy and Center for Conscience Initiatives Jonathan Scruggs regarding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit's decision Wednesday in K.C. v. Individual Members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana to uphold an Indiana law that protects children fro  more

CalState-Fullerton: Anthropology Scholars, Students Host Symposium to Honor Late Professor
FULLERTON, California, Nov. 15 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * CSUF Professor Emeritus of Anthropology John Q. Patton Was a Tribal Warfare Specialist * * * A thoughtful warrior, a voracious learner, a champion for students, quiet, respectful, kindhearted and fun. These are some of the words scholars, former students and colleagues used to describe John Q. Patton, the late Cal State Fullerton professor known for decades of work as an ev  more

LCV Congratulates Senator-elect Ruben Gallego and Other Endorsed Arizona Candidates
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) congratulates Senator-elect Ruben Gallego and Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Raul Grijalva (AZ-07) on their wins in Arizona. We look forward to working together in the 119th Congress and beyond to continue making progress on addressing the climate crisis and protecting our democracy. "Arizonans know how high the stakes for our cli  more

Northern Arizona University: Student-Led Study Reveals Extraterrestrial Explosions May Blow Hot and Cold
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Mount Vesuvius. Krakatoa. Mount St. Helens. Since the formation of Earth approximately 4.5 billion years ago, the convection and release of hot magma in its mantle layer has famously led to some of the deadliest eruptions in history. But what if the same explosions occurred when a geological feature and nearby chemical compounds became too cold? Confirming this shocking phenomenon was the centerp  more

University of Arizona: $2.5M Grant Fuels Workforce Development Through Mining Education
TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: A $2.5 million grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation will support the University of Arizona in developing K-12 programs that educate teachers and students about responsible mining and inspire students to pursue education and careers in the mining industry. The grant will be shared by the U of A School of Mining and Mineral Resources, the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering and the Departm  more