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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Thursday June 26, 2025 ( 20 items )  

"Children in Poverty Could Be the Hardest Hit" By Schweikert, Crane, Ciscomani's Tax Scam
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Children in Poverty Could Be the Hardest Hit" By Schweikert, Crane, Ciscomani's Tax Scam [Arizona's Family] * Tens of thousands of Arizona kids could lose "the only nutritious meals" they "can get routine access to" because of Schweikert, Crane, Ciscomani Vulnerable Republicans David Schweikert, Eli Crane, or Juan Ciscomani had their chance to fight for Arizona's children - but  more

Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks in the U.S., Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Hate and Strengthen Holocaust Education
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks in the U.S., Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Hate and Strengthen Holocaust Education WASHINGTON - As antisemitic incidents continue to rise across the United States,Senator Gallego (D-AZ) backed two pieces of legislation to combat this growing trend and support Jewish communities. "Right now, Jewish communities across the country are f  more

Buckeye Institute Calls on Arizona Supreme Court to Protect Free Speech and Association Rights, Declare Prop. 211 Unconstitutional
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Calls on Arizona Supreme Court to Protect Free Speech and Association Rights, Declare Prop. 211 Unconstitutional * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Center for Arizona Policy v. Arizona, calling on the Ari  more

Cardinals TE Trey McBride aims for Travis Kelce-Patrick Mahomes bond with his QB: 'Why can't Kyler [Murray] and I have that same connection?'
CANTON, Ohio, June 24 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals TE Trey McBride aims for Travis Kelce-Patrick Mahomes bond with his QB: 'Why can't Kyler [Murray] and I have that same connection?' * For a moment this year, Trey McBride was the NFL's highest-paid tight end. The Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowler is now aiming to continue ascending as one of the elites at his position. To do so, he's intent on furthering his chemistry with quarter  more

Colorado Frees Christian Summer Camp to Operate According to Beliefs
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, June 26 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado frees Christian summer camp to operate according to beliefs ADF lawsuit prompts state to let camp keep license, maintain private spaces based on biological sex * DENVER - One month after filing a federal lawsuit against the state of Colorado, a Christian summer camp has reached a favorable settlement wit  more

Congressman Hamadeh Questions Lake on Chinese Infiltration of Voice of America
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Questions Lake on Chinese Infiltration of Voice of America * WASHINGTON D.C. - On Wednesday, Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) welcomed fellow Arizonan, Senior Advisor for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake, to Capitol Hill. Advisor Lake offered compelling testimony during the House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing entitled Spies, Lies, and Mismanagement: Exam  more

Crane Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency on Widespread TSA Screening Flaws
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Crane Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency on Widespread TSA Screening Flaws * Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the Aviation Risk Mitigation and Security (ARMS) Act, which would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to report the results of covert testing conducted at American airports. In 2015, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Office of Inspector General discovered t  more

Kelly Leads Resolution Recognizing June 30 as National Asteroid Day
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Leads Resolution Recognizing June 30 as National Asteroid Day * Today, Arizona Senator and retired NASA astronaut Mark Kelly alongside Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a Senate resolution designating June 30 as Asteroid Day. The resolution highlights the importance of increasing public understanding of asteroids, planetary defense, and space science, while marking the 10th anniversary of th  more

Kelly, Gallego Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East * Seventeen Arizona students landed at Sky Harbor International Airport this morning after the Senators pushed officials for their safe and expedited departure from Israel. Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) announced the successful and safe return of 33 American st  more

Kelly, Hawley, Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospital Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Hawley, Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospital Cybersecurity * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, which directs a comprehensive strategy to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals. The strategy aims to improve cybersecur  more

Newmark Completes Sale of Class A 19-Story Office Tower in Downtown Phoenix
NEW YORK, June 24 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale of Class A 19-Story Office Tower in Downtown Phoenix * Newmark announces the company has arranged the sale of 111 West Monroe, a 256,682-square-foot, 19-story Class A office tower located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The property was acquired by Kellwood Company, a leading apparel business with significant operations in Los Angeles and New York, which pl  more

Northern Arizona University: How Robots are Making First Steps Happen
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 26 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * How robots are making first steps happen Imagine a future in which people with disabilities can walk on their own, thanks to robotic legs. A new project from Northern Arizona University is accelerating that future with an open-source robotic exoskeleton. Right now, developing these complex electromechanical systems is expensive and time-consuming, which likely stops a lot of research before it ever s  more

PBS Issues Notice on Douglas Port of Entry Expansion
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSFR) -- The General Services Administration Public Buildings Service has issued a notice entitled "Availability for a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Floodplain Assessment and Statement of Findings for the Expansion and Modernization of the Raul Hector Castro Land Port of Entry and Proposed Commercial Land Port of Entry in Douglas, Arizona." This notice announces the availability of a final supplemental environmental impact statement. The statement e  more

Postal Service IG: Arizona-New Mexico District: Delivery Operations in the Phoenix, AZ Area
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-046-R25) on June 11, 2025 entitled "Arizona-New Mexico District: Delivery Operations in the Phoenix, AZ area." Here are excerpts: * * * Background The U.S. Postal Service's mission is to provide timely, reliable, secure, and affordable mail and package delivery to over 160 million residential and business addresses across the country. To fulfill this role, the Postal Service i  more

REP. ANSARI ON VOTING TO OPEN IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST TRUMP
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * REP. ANSARI ON VOTING TO OPEN IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST TRUMP * WASHINGTON -- Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement after voting against a motion to table H. Res. 537, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors: "Today, I voted to open impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. Repu  more

REPORT: Arizona to Lose $33.1B in Health Care Spending Under House Republicans' Budget
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: Arizona to Lose $33.1B in Health Care Spending Under House Republicans' Budget * Vulnerable AZ Republicans Schweikert, Crane, and Ciscomani backed the largest cuts to Medicaid in history A new report estimates that Arizona stands to lose a staggering $33.1B in health care spending due to House Republicans' Tax Scam budget, legislation that could have been stoppe  more

Senators Gallego and Kelly Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on June 25, 2025: * * * Senators Gallego and Kelly Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East Seventeen Arizona students landed at Sky Harbor International Airport this morning after the Senators pushed officials for their safe and expedited departure from Israel PHOENIX - Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) announced the success  more

Stanton Celebrates Major Milestone in Returning Amtrak Service to Phoenix
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Celebrates Major Milestone in Returning Amtrak Service to Phoenix * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) celebrated a major milestone in reestablishing Amtrak service connecting Phoenix and Tucson. Today, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced that the Federal Railroad Administration approved the first step of the Corridor Identification and Development Progra  more

Stanton Takes Kari Lake to Task Over Repeated Election Lies at House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Takes Kari Lake to Task Over Repeated Election Lies at House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON--U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) took failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate, failed U.S. Senate Candidate and current Senior Advisor for U.S. Agency for Global Media, Kari Lake, to task during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing. Stanton said it's impossible for Lak  more

TEP Rate Review Request Not Influenced by 'Project Blue'
TUCSON, Arizona, June 25 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * TEP Rate Review Request Not Influenced by 'Project Blue' Tucson, Ariz. -Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is affirming that its recent request for a rate review was not influenced by Project Blue, a proposed data center reviewed by the Pima County Board of Supervisors. The board approved a land sale and rezoning for Project Blue on June 17 after a discussion that addressed the facility's ene  more