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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Saturday February 22, 2025 ( 4 items )  

As Glaciers Melt Faster, Freshwater Sources Dwindle and Sea-level Rise Accelerates
TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 21 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates Ice melting from glaciers around the world is depleting regional freshwater resources and driving global sea levels to rise at ever-faster rates, according to a new study by an international research consortium that includes scientists from the University of Arizona. "Today, glaciers are melting 36% faster than they did 20  more

Cardinals intend 'to be active' in free agency, build around Kyler Murray
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals intend 'to be active' in free agency, build around Kyler Murray As the 2024 season neared its conclusion, one takeaway became quite clear: In order to win the NFC West, the Cardinals needed to upgrade their roster. Arizona currently owns the fourth-most cap space in the NFL, according to Over The Cap. They intend to spend it, too. "We are going to be active (in free agency),  more

McCain Institute and Justice & Care Host 2025 Global Consortium on Prosecuting Human Trafficking Summit in Rome
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Arizona State University's McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute and Justice & Care Host 2025 Global Consortium on Prosecuting Human Trafficking Summit in Rome ROME (February 20, 2025) -- The McCain Institute and Justice & Care convened the third annual Summit of the Global Consortium on Prosecuting Human Trafficking (Prosecutors Consortium) in Rome, Italy, February 3-6, 2025. Experienced human trafficking prosecutors from 12 countries came  more

Reproductive Freedom for All Arizona Applauds State Democrats' Attempt to Expand Abortion Access in Arizona
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Arizona Applauds State Democrats' Attempt to Expand Abortion Access in Arizona PHOENIX, AZ -- Yesterday, state Representative Brian Garcia's (D-Tempe) strike-everything amendment to HB 2681 was voted down in committee by anti-abortion Republicans. The amendment aimed to repeal the following: the telemedicine ban on a  more