PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news: * * * APS Sends $250,000 to the Salvation Army After Devastating Flooding in Globe Miami Arizona Public Service (APS) is sending financial support to The Salvation Army to help the victims of last week's devastating floods. The company is also providing supplies, including personal protective equipment and tools to support volunteers involved in recovery efforts in the Globe-Miami area. "Arizona isn't just wh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CAPAC Chair Meng Statement on Death Threat Against Rep. Pramila Jayapal * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement in response to an Arizona state legislator calling (link is external) for the execution of U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07): "CAPAC unequivocally c  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * A Patchwork of Regulations Stifles Innovation and Commerce By Jen Springman The U.S. Department of Justice's recent call for public comments on state laws that significantly burden the national economy is a crucial opportunity to address a growing problem. The Goldwater Institute has long championed the principles of federalism and individual rights, essential pillars of our constit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Gallego Visits Tucson and Phoenix, Talks Lowering Costs, the American Dream, and Government Shutdown * ARIZONA - Last week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) visited communities across Southern Arizona and the Valley. In Tucson, the Senator heard from students, community leaders, and local officials and discussed federal solutions to lower the cost of living, fix the housing crisis, and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Announces Reopening of Grand Canyon North Rim After Dragon Bravo Fire * The announcement follows Kelly's call to restore safe access to the North Rim and bring tourism back to northern Arizona communities Today, following requests from Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, the National Park Service announced it will reopen portions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim for the first time since the Dragon Bra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REP. PRAMILA JAYAPAL * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "I condemn the hateful and vile threats made against Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. These dangerous comments calling for her execution are unconscionable. Arizona legislators must hold this unhinged elected official accountable for contributi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON REP. PRAMILA JAYAPAL * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: "I condemn the hateful and vile threats made against Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. These dangerous comments calling for her execution are unconscionable. Arizona legislators must hold this unhinged elected official accountable for contributing to an unsafe environmen  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Mexican National Arrested with Firearms and Over 91 Pounds of Methamphetamine Last week, Jose Ismael Castro Leon, 47, a Mexican national living in the United States illegally, was charged by federal criminal complaint in Phoenix, Arizona with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. According to the complaint, inve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National park tourism in Arizona contributes $2.2 billion to state economy New report shows visitor spending impacts in Arizona * DENVER, Colo. - The National Park Service reports that 11.3 million visitors to national parks in Arizona spent $1.4 billion in the state in 2024. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $2.2 billion. "Parks   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Phoenix Man Charged After Seizure of 36 Pounds of Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and 3 Firearms Last week, John Avendano, 21, of Phoenix, Arizona, was charged by federal criminal complaint in Phoenix, Arizona with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. According to the complaint, on September 22, a Task Force Officer with the Drug  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * U of A joins the fight against New World screwworm outbreak threatening American agriculture The University of Arizona will support a national effort against the outbreak of New World screwworm after the Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory was named one of three sites in the country selected to aid the U.S. Department of Agriculture by screening for the pest. Part of the College of Veterinary  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * U of A researchers reveal the importance of data choice in effective flood insurance In a world covered with sensors and satellites, access to high-quality data that can help solve problems and improve systems is more widespread than ever. But, with such a wealth of information at our disposal, how do we know we're choosing the right data - and using it correctly? Researchers from the Un  more