PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action: Signed SB1022, small claims court; jurisdictional limit SB1103, penalty assessment; victims' rights enforcement SB1224, property tax; limited property value SB1291, health insurers; provider credentialing; claims SB1316, child fatality; maternal mortality SB1348, s  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Fox Guards the Henhouse: Hobbs Vetoes Legislation Requiring Accountability, Transparency from Executive Branch When Handling State Medicaid Contracts PHOENIX, ARIZONA-- Senate President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope is responding to a disturbing veto issued late Friday by Governor Katie Hobbs on legislation requiring greater accountability and transparency from the Executive Branch when han  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Governor Signs Legislation to Prevent Dangerous, Seriously Mentally Ill Individuals from Being Released into Arizona Communities PHOENIX, ARIZONA-- Senator Hildy Angius is protecting the safety of Arizonans and providing services to individuals who the court deems dangerous, severely mentally ill, and incompetent to stand trial, with legislation just signed into law. SB 1604, spons  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Governor Vetoes Bill Addressing Waste, Fraud, Abuse of Arizona's Unemployment Insurance Program PHOENIX, ARIZONA-- Senate Federalism Committee Chairman Mark Finchem is speaking out against Governor Hobbs for vetoing his legislation that would have prevented waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars by addressing eligibility requirements and increasing oversight of Arizona's unemplo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Hobbs' Irresponsible Veto of Legislation to Make Arizona Safe Again Advances Chaos, Not Sanity PHOENIX, ARIZONA-- Senator John Kavanagh is denouncing Governor Hobbs for jeopardizing the safety of Arizonans by irresponsibly vetoing legislation that protects communities against criminal illegal aliens by promoting collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) effort  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Champions New Law to Help Address Arizona's Doctor Shortage PHOENIX, ARIZONA-- Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner is helping address the physician shortage in Arizona with legislation just signed into law late last week after receiving near unanimous bipartisan support in the Legislature. "If you've recently tr  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 5, 2025, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area - March 2025": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.4 percent in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for the year ended March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported toda  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48521) on May 2, 2025, entitled "Capital Markets and Securities Regulation - Overview and Policy Issues:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Investment Funds and the Asset Management Industry Asset management companies - also referred to as investment management companies, money managers, funds, or investment funds - are collective investment vehicles that pool money from various individual or institut  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Defense Secretary's First 100 Days of Delivering on Promises Even before arriving at the Pentagon, Jan. 27, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made clear his vision for reshaping the U.S. military. Just a day after being confirmed by the Senate, the new secretary released a message to the force outlining his plans. Charged by President Donald J. Trump to deliver "peace through strength," Hegseth said he'd  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2026 Budget Request Heinrich and Lujan: "Donald Trump and Elon Musk's budget will further tank the economy and throw working families under the bus. As New Mexico's senators, we'll fight back" WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) released the foll  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * ICYMI: CHC Members Join Latino Leaders to Defend Clean Energy and Climate Investments, Honor the Legacy of Rep. Raul Grijalva Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Teresa Leger Fernandez, Rob Menendez and Luz Rivas joined fellow members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Climate Power En Accion, and GreenLatinos in reaffirming their commitment to protecting the h  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Regents' Cup storytellers showcase their public speaking talents at Phoenix Art Museum ABOR presented a powerful storytelling display on First Friday featuring ASU, NAU and U of A students celebrating free expression and civic engagement. Winning storytellers from the Arizona Board of Regents' 2025 Regents' Cup took center stage at the Phoenix Art Museum this weekend, bringing the   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Eli Crane op-ed in Pinal Central: Rural Arizona Stands with President Trump's Border Priorities Under Democratic control of Washington, millions of illegals invaded America, fentanyl deaths reached all-time highs, and murderous gangs tormented our communities. Record numbers of terrorists, Chinese nationals, and criminals evaded our Border Patrol agents as cartel profits skyrocketed in the process. Tragicall  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Silent Witness Protections Strengthened Under New Arizona Law Sponsored by Rep. David Marshall Legislation to protect the anonymity of Arizonans who submit crime tips through Silent Witness and other community tip lines was signed into law Friday, delivering a major win for public safety and victim protection. HB2388, sponsored by State Representative David Marshall, prohibits the disclosure of   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 02, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 05, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Soy Company Name: Vietti Food Group Brand Name: Yellowstone Product Description: Baked Beans Vietti Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in 15-oz Yellowsto  more