PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Backing FCC Rule that Protects Consumers from Robocalls PHOENIX - Yesterday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 28 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the Federal Communications Commissions' (FCC) One-to-One Consent Rule. The coalition argues the rule is a critical measure designed to curb the   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by David J. Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, from a March 5, 2025, hearing entitled "A Hearing With Sanctuary City Mayors": * * * Chairman Comer, ranking member Connolly, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is David Bier. I am the Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute, a nonpar  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the reopening of the public comment period for a proposed rule concerning an air plan revision for Arizona. Originally published on January 17, 2025, in the Federal Register, the proposed rule pertains to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's air quality regulations. The proposed rule seeks to revise Arizona's air plan to align with federal clean air regulations and ensure compliance with nati  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Fransisco issued the following Beige Book on March 5, 2025: Here are excerpts: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District ticked down during the January to mid-February reporting period. Employment levels were generally stable, and labor availability continued to improve. Wages grew slightly in recent weeks, and prices rose slightly overall. Retail sales fell modestly, and demand for consumer a  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on January 25, 2025, entitled ""Leaky weirs" capture alluvial deposition and enhance seasonal mountain-front recharge in dryland streams." Here are excerpts: * * * "Leaky weirs" are rock structures installed in dryland streams, which are anchored into exposed bedrock, loosely cemented, and designed to allow water to slowly pass through. They are being tested at a   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on January 27, 2025, entitled "Hotter temperatures alter riparian plant outcomes under regulated river conditions." Here are excerpts: * * * Climate change and river regulation alter environmental controls on riparian plant occurrence and cover worldwide. Simultaneous changes to river flow and air temperature could result in unanticipated plant responses to novel   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on January 8, 2025, entitled "Physicochemical properties and bioreactivity of sub-10 um geogenic particles: Comparison of volcanic ash and desert dust." Here are excerpts: * * * Exposure to ambient particulate matter (PM) with an aerodynamic diameter of <10 um (PM10) is a well-established health hazard. There is increasing evidence that geogenic (Earth-derived) pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on February 22, 2025, entitled "Reservoir thermal energy storage pre-assessment for the United States." Here are excerpts: * * * Storing thermal energy underground for later use in electricity production or direct-use heating/cooling is a promising, viable, and economical green energy option. Reservoir thermal energy storage (RTES) is one such option, which stores  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Gila National Forest, Silver City, New Mexico, has announced its intention to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The remains, belonging to at least two individuals of Native American ancestry, were discovered in separate locations within the forest in New Mexico and have been deemed eligible for disposi  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation released the following written testimony by Simon R. Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, from a March 4, 2025, hearing entitled "Leveraging Technology to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement": * * * My name is Simon Hankinson. I am a Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. The views I express in this testimony are  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly, Gallego Hear from Arizonans on Impacts of Medicaid Cuts During a Town Hall Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hosted a town hall in Phoenix to hear directly from Arizonans about the real-life consequences of Republican-led efforts to cut Medicaid. These proposed cuts would strip health care from working families, seniors, and people with disabilities in order to give ta  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Nogales Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine TUCSON, Ariz. -Sergio Humberto Ramos, 73, of Nogales, was sentenced last week by United States District Court Chief Judge Jennifer G. Zipps to 120 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Ramos pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Salt River Man Convicted of Murder and Conspiracy PHOENIX, Ariz. - On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, a jury found Clifton Nez Hamalowa, 47, of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, guilty of First-Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and Dis  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Treasury Targets Mexico-Based Leader of Transnational Criminal Organization Responsible for Smuggling Thousands of Migrants Across the U.S. Southern Border WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Jumilca Sandivel Hernandez Perez (Hernandez Perez), a key leader of the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization (HSO), a G  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Two Men Convicted and a Third Extradited from Guatemala to the United States for Involvement in 2022 Mass Casualty Alien Smuggling Event in San Antonio, TX Two men were convicted today by a federal jury for their roles in a 2022 mass casualty alien smuggling event in San Antonio, Texas, that resulted in 53 deaths and 11 aliens injured. A third man allegedly involved in the same fa  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 19 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Universities propose updates to fees for 2025-26 academic year Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona have submitted proposals to the Arizona Board of Regents for updates to their tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year. The proposals are available here. Next steps include: * Public hearing, March 27, 9 - 9:30 a.m. - The A  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief Americans are continuing to see the benefits as the economic agenda of President Donald J. Trump and his administration comes into focus. After years of soaring prices and economic pain, the Trump Administration's focus on cutting regulations and unleashing American energy is leading to stability for Americans' bottom lines. EGGS: The average wholesale price of eggs   more