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*Arizona Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Wednesday September 17, 2025 ( 36 items )  

250 years of mail delivery, no matter the distance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * 250 years of mail delivery, no matter the distance * WASHINGTON -- From the busiest cities to the most remote locations, the U.S. Postal Service has been delivering mail and connecting the nation for 250 years. Throughout its history, the Postal Service has used various forms of transportation to ensure customers receive their mail and packages. Some delivery routes are served by more traditional means  more

ACC Votes to Add Nearly 5,000 MW to the Arizona Electricity Grid; Continues to Prioritize Reliability, Affordability and Diversity
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * ACC Votes to Add Nearly 5,000 MW to the Arizona Electricity Grid; Continues to Prioritize Reliability, Affordability and Diversity Since January 2025, at the start of the new year and after inaugurating three incumbent, and two new Commissioners, the Arizona Corporation Commission has voted and approved several items that will help Arizona electric utilities continue to   more

Arizona Senate President Petersen to Introduce Legislation Honoring Charlie Kirk With Memorial Highway in Metro Phoenix
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Arizona Senate President Petersen to Introduce Legislation Honoring Charlie Kirk with Memorial Highway in Metro Phoenix Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is honoring Charlie Kirk's life and legacy by introducing legislation in the upcoming session to rename State Route 202 as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Loop 202. This effort ensures that his faith, influence  more

Ciscomani, Kiggans, Suozzi Lead Effort to Prevent Soaring Health Care Premiums
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani, Kiggans, Suozzi Lead Effort to Prevent Soaring Health Care Premiums * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) to introduce the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act (H.R. 5145), a bill to protect families, seniors, and small business owners from massive health care premium increases. " I'm proud to be an original cospo  more

County Employment and Wages in Alabama -- First Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Alabama -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 3 of the 7 largest counties in Alabama from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Baldwin County had the largest over-the-year increase in employme  more

County Employment and Wages in Alaska -- First Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Alaska -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 1.4 percent in Alaska's only large county equivalent, Anchorage Municipality, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the rate of employment growth   more

County Employment and Wages in Arkansas -- First Quarter 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Arkansas -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all three largest counties in Arkansas from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Benton County had the largest over-the-year   more

County Employment and Wages in Colorado -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Colorado -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 5 of the 9 largest counties in Colorado from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Weld County had the largest  more

County Employment and Wages in Delaware -- First Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Delaware -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in Delaware's two largest counties, Sussex and New Castle, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Sussex County had the larger over-  more

County Employment and Wages in Hawaii -- First Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Hawaii -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 0.4 percent in Hawaii's only large county, Honolulu, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the rate of employment growth in Honolulu ranked 167 th  more

County Employment and Wages in Idaho -- First Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Idaho -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in both of Idaho's large counties from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Ada County had an over-the-year employment increase of 1.6 percent, and Can  more

County Employment and Wages in Illinois -- First Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Illinois -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 4 of the 12 largest counties with published data in Illinois from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Champaign County had the largest over-t  more

County Employment and Wages in Indiana -- First Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Indiana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 6 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Hendricks County had the largest over-the-year increase in emp  more

County Employment and Wages in Kansas -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Kansas -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all four of the largest counties in Kansas from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Shawnee County had the lar  more

County Employment and Wages in Kentucky -- First Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Kentucky -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Kentucky from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Boone County had the larger over-the-year increase in employmen  more

County Employment and Wages in Maryland -- First Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Maryland -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 4 of the 7 large counties in Maryland with published data from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Harford County had the larg  more

County Employment and Wages in Michigan -- First Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Michigan -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 8 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Macomb County had the largest over-the-year decrease in emp  more

County Employment and Wages in Mississippi -- First Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Mississippi -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in both large counties in Mississippi from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Hinds County had the larger over-the-year increase in employment   more

County Employment and Wages in Missouri -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Missouri -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 4 of the 7 largest counties in Missouri from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Boone County had the larges  more

County Employment and Wages in Montana -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Montana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 0.6 percent in Montana's only large county, Yellowstone, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the rate of employm  more

County Employment and Wages in New Jersey -- First Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in New Jersey -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in 14 of the 15 largest counties in New Jersey from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Ocean County had the largest over-the-year i  more

County Employment and Wages in New Mexico -- First Quarter 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in New Mexico -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in the two largest counties in New Mexico from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Dona Ana County had the larger over-the-year in  more

County Employment and Wages in Ohio -- First Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Ohio -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 7 of the 15 largest counties in Ohio from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Franklin County had the largest over-the-year increase in employmen  more

County Employment and Wages in Oregon -- First Quarter 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Oregon -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 6 of the 7 largest counties in Oregon from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Washington County had the largest over-the-year decrease in em  more

County Employment and Wages in Tennessee -- First Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Tennessee -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 2 of the 6 largest counties in Tennessee from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Shelby County had the larger over-the-year decrease in employ  more

County Employment and Wages in the District of Columbia -- First Quarter 2025
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in the District of Columbia -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment fell 1.4 percent in the District of Columbia from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the rate of employment growth in the   more

County Employment and Wages in Utah -- First Quarter 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Utah -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all five largest counties in Utah from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Washington County had the largest ove  more

Crapo Welcomes Fall 2025 Interns
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Welcomes Fall 2025 Interns * Washington, D.C. \--Five interns joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's (R-Idaho) offices in Washington, D.C., and Boise for the fall 2025 term. "During President Trump's historic second term, there is much for this fall's interns to experience in the halls of Congress and in my state offices," said Crapo. "Through their internships, these bright, young individuals will a  more

EPA Announces $3 Million in Funding to Reduce Lead in Tribal Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $3 Million in Funding to Reduce Lead in Tribal Drinking Water * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced grant funding totaling more than $3 million for three projects to reduce lead in drinking water in Tribal communities. "Strengthening public health for Tribes and reducing toxic lead in drinking water are priorities as we work to ensure that   more

Gallego Introduces Bill to Protect Fed Independence, Prevent Dual Appointments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Introduces Bill to Protect Fed Independence, Prevent Dual Appointments * Bill comes the day after the Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve, despite his refusal to give up his White House position WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Fed Integrity and Independence Act to prohibit members of the Federal Reserve from holding multiple positions app  more

House Passes Two Ciscomani Bills to Support Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Two Ciscomani Bills to Support Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bipartisan bills led by Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) to strengthen support and expand resources for veterans. Ciscomani, who serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and represents nearly 80,000 veterans across Arizona's 6th Congressional District, emphasi  more

Joint Economic Committee: Rising Debt to GDP is Existential Threat to the U.S. Economic Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Friday, the Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert sent House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington its latest Views and Estimates letter as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 providing policy recommendations consistent with the goals of the Employment Act of 1946. In the letter, the JEC outlines its economic evalua  more

Parish Employment and Wages in Louisiana -- First Quarter 2025
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Parish Employment and Wages in Louisiana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in 5 of the 7 largest parishes in Louisiana from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Caddo Parish had the largest over-the-year inc  more

Senator Gallego at Anti-Monopoly Summit: 'We're here to even the playing field between the corporations and the consumer'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gallego at Anti-Monopoly Summit: 'We're here to even the playing field between the corporations and the consumer' Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the American Economic Liberties Project's (AELP) Anti-Monopoly Summit. In a conversation with AELP's Executive Director Nidhi Hegde, Senator Gallego underscored the impact of corporate price gouging on working families and his efforts t  more

Third Generation Pilot- A Legacy of Tradition and Family
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Third Generation Pilot- A Legacy of Tradition and Family * * Published Sept. 15, 2025 * By Staff Sgt. Brittney Korte * 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Capt. Cassidy Pickrell stood in front of her father with her flight wings in her hand, ready to carry on a legacy three generations strong. She carefully broke the shiny new set of Air Force pilot  more

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Griffith New Source Review Bill in Environment Subcommittee Receives Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Griffith New Source Review Bill in Environment Subcommittee Receives Support * The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a legislative hearing entitled "From Gridlock to Growth: Permitting Reform Under the Clean Air Act." The Subcommittee considered several measures, including H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act. Thi  more