SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Female athletes appeal discriminatory Minnesota law to 8th Circuit The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Rory Gray regarding a notice of appeal ADF attorneys filed Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in Female Athletes United v. E  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Challenges Adrian Fontes' Illegal Election Rulemaking Power Grab, Defends Arizonans' Right to Provide Input on Election Rules * America First Legal (AFL) filed an amicus brief with the Arizona Supreme Court in Fontes v. Republican National Committee (RNC), supporting the Republican National Committee (RNC) in its challenge to Arizona Sec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Intros Bill to Give Fourth, Fifth Graders Free Access to National Parks * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced the Every Kid Outdoors Act, legislation that makes National Parks, forests, refuges, and other public lands free to every fourth and fifth grader in America, including their families. "Every child should have the opportunity to go out in nature-  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * A Better Way to Do College: Maricopa Community Colleges' Save Students Over $270 Million on Textbooks Maricopa Community Colleges has reached a milestone in its commitment to student affordability, with over $270 million in savings for students through the use of Open Educational Resources (OER). Launched over a decade ago, this cost-saving initiative continues to make higher education more access  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Colorado Risks Losing AI Data Center, Manufacturing Race If Access To Natural Gas Is Restricted * Arizona, Utah, Wyoming are securing AI data centers with reliable natural gas power * Natural gas heats nearly 7 in 10 Colorado homes, contributes hundreds of millions annually to schools * WASHINGTON - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Visits Delaware, Washington, Arizona and Idaho, Advancing Agricultural Innovation, Environmental Protection and American Energy Dominance * WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin visited Delaware, Washington, Arizona and Idaho this week, meeting with state, tribal, and local partners, farmers and other stakeholders about envir  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Travels to Finland, Calls Out Russian Aggression * FINLAND - This weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) traveled to Finland on a congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to meet with President Alexander Stubb and participate in the fourth annual Helsinki Security Forum. At the Helsinki Forum on Saturday, Senator Gallego emphasized the need for strong U.S.-European partnerships in the face o  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Sept. 23, 2025: * * * Americans Gain New Protections Against "Debanking" By Taylor Walker For years, some Americans have lived with the uneasy possibility that their access to banking could be revoked, not for breaking the law but for holding the wrong politics. That practice--known as debanking--has quietly expanded the power of unelected regulators, turning banks into tools for political control. But a  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * The Hidden Costs of Arizona's School Superintendents By Christopher Thomas Arizona's school superintendents sit atop some of the richest contracts in public service, with one superintendent earning nearly $500,000 per year, though ordinary taxpayers rarely see the full picture. According to a new report by the Goldwater Institute, the superintendent base salaries are merely  more

KINGMAN, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- Mohave Community College issued the following news release: * * * Mohave College Board Approves Cosmetology Program, Next Step - Accreditation Approval Needed The Mohave College District Governing Board approved during its September 19 meeting the launch of a new Cosmetology Certificate program. Pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the College is prepared to launch the 40-credit certificate program as early as February 2026. Mohave College  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Third Defendant Pleads Guilty to Conspiring in Global Prize Notice Fraud Scheme * An Arizona woman pleaded guilty today for engaging in a prize notice fraud scheme that defrauded thousands of elderly consumers across the United States and abroad. Kimberly Stamps, 48, of Gilbert, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. According to court documents, Stamps was the owner and ope  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Water impacts from data centers may expose companies to more risk than acknowledged, a new analysis shows * Case study of Phoenix, Arizona provides a comprehensive picture of potential water risks from direct water use and ene  more