PHOENIX, Arizona, May 10 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Commission Adopts Amendments in UNSE Rate Case that Strengthen Ratepayer Protections and Prioritize Low Income and School Programs Phoenix, Ariz. -- The Arizona Corporation Commission recently adopted amendments to an agenda item for UNS Electric (UNSE) during their May 8 Open Meeting that stops incentives for homebuilders and provides additional energy efficiency resources a  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 10 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * May 8, 2025 Open Meeting Highlights Phoenix, Ariz. -- The Arizona Corporation Commission voted on 19 matters, including corporations, securities, electric, and water items. Highlights from the meeting include: Securities * Michael Alexander Candelario et al. Corporations * Corporations Division Policy and Policy Implementation Plan Utilities * Ponderosa Utility Corpor  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Named Co-Chair of the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani, a fierce advocate for wild horses and burros, today launched the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of members dedicated to promoting humane policies to care for and manage these animals. "Wild horses and burros embody the spirit and heritage of the West and dese  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Begich Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Air Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 8, 2025 - Today, Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), alongside Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Tracey Mann (R-KS), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), introduced the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to tackle the nation's air traffic controller staffing s  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 9, 2025 ARMY Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $742,179,564 firm-fixed-price contract for production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Enforcement The Commission made public four closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the case documents in the Enforcement Search System. MUR 8124 COMPLAINANT: Michael Henry RESPONDENTS: Pekau for Congress and Cynthia Katsenes, in her official capacity as treasurer (Federal Commi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 9 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * HB2330 Signed into Law, Supporting Safer Police Interactions for Arizonans with Disabilities House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby today celebrated the signing of HB2330, her legislation that ensures individuals with communication disabilities have the option to voluntarily disclose that need to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), making the information securely available to law enfor  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Mullin, Crapo, Cramer Introduce Bill to Expand High-Speed Internet Across the U.S. Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Mike Crapo (R-ID), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand affordable high-speed internet across the U.S. The Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to require edge prov  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 10 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Leadership, resilience and grit the focus of ABOR panel event featuring ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham, Pastor Warren Stewart and Oscar-nominated producer Bill Way The community gathering brought leadership to life as panelists shared powerful stories of failure and success. The Arizona Board of Regents showcased three extraordinary community leaders -- including ASU head foo  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Reintroduces Bill to Improve Access to Quality, Affordable Maternity Care Lujan's Legislation Would Combat Infant and Maternal Mortality Across United States Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced the reintroduction of the Birth Access Benefiting Improved Essential Facility Services (BABIES) Act, legislation that increases access to quality, affordable mater  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, May 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Mission-Ready ALS Airmen at Luke AFB * Published May 8, 2025 * By A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay * 56th Fighter Wing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. - Approaching the end of Airman Leadership School at the 56th Fighter Wing, seasoned junior enlisted Airmen learn to become future well-trained non-commissioned officers, taking their skills and expertise in their current career fields   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski Working with FBI Director to Address MMIWG and Fentanyl in Alaska Washington, DC - During a U.S. Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) secured commitments from the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) to work with her on critical public safety issues for Alaska. As Alaska str  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 9 -- The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued the following public notice: * * * New Aquifer Protection Permit | Old Trails Bridge RV Resort Wastewater Treatment Plant On May 7, 2025, the comment period begins for the preliminary decision to issue an Individual Aquifer Protection Permit to OTB Investors LLC for the Old Trails Bridge RV Resort Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Mohave County, Arizona. The comment period ends June 5, 2025. Aquifer Protect  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mann Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Air Safety WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) alongside Reps. Nick Begich (AK-AL), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to tackle the nation's air traffic controller staffing shortage and invest in th  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- In a compelling letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on April 1, 2025, Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest miner, has called for urgent action to revitalize the U.S. copper industry, citing significant economic and national security vulnerabilities due to heavy reliance on imported copper. The letter, penned by Del Renigar, Vice President of External Affairs for USA & Latin America, responds to BIS's investigation into  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 9 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senate Committee on Director Nominations Continues Confirmation Hearings, Despite Governor Hobbs' Childish Meltdown PHOENIX, ARIZONA-- Senate Republicans serving on the Senate Committee for Director Nominations are issuing the following statement on today's confirmation hearing for Commissioner Robyn Sahid of the State Land Department. "During Katie Hobbs' explosive temper tantrum a  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Suburban Renewable Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide clearer guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to support the expansion of renewable natural gas (RNG) production. In a letter submitted to the IRS, Vice President of Tax Elmer Dante emphasized the need for regulatory adjustments to ensure the credit fosters investment in RNG, a key component of the nation's clean ener  more