WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Huffman, Raskin Co-Lead Resolution Defending Separation of Church and State * WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced a resolution that honors the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state. The lawmakers are proud to defend the Founders' vision of a country in which everyone is free  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Congressional Progressive Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CPC Chair Casar Condemns Threat Against Chair Emerita Jayapal In response to an Arizona state legislator calling for the execution of Chair Emerita Pramila Jayapal, Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar issued the following statement: "It is unacceptable that my friend and Progressive Caucus Chair Emerita Pramila Jayapal has been targeted with death threats for using her voice to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * David Schweikert's Anti-Abortion Agenda Will Continue Hurting Arizonans * Phoenix, AZ -- Today, anti-abortion extremist David Schweikert launched his bid to be Governor of Arizona. Schweikert has repeatedly supported anti-abortion legislation, including voting for strict abortion bans, voting to defund Planned Parenthood and rescind Title  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Statement on David Schweikert Running for Governor in Arizona * DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement in response to David Schweikert running for governor in Arizona on the brink of a government shutdown: "David Schweikert's entrance into the Arizona governor's race confirms that the GOP primary is only going to be even nastier, more extreme, and more expensiv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Urges Frontier Communications to Address Pay Disparity for Navajo Workers * Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called on Frontier Communications to negotiate in good faith with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) toward a fair contract.  "My constituents serving the Navajo Nation are the backbone of your company's essential infrastructure. Frontier Communications workers on the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation over the State Department's decision last month to suspend the issuance of temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civilians in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * HSI Phoenix arrests 11 illegal aliens charged with document fraud and false claims of US citizenship * PHOENIX, Ariz. -- ICE Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 11 illegal aliens between Sept. 10 and Sept. 22 for using counterfeit state IDs, driver's licenses, and Social Security cards to gain employment in Arizona  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly Discusses His AI for America Roadmap in Live Conversation with Semafor * In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined Semafor yesterday for their "AI Safety in the Era of Superintelligence" live event to discuss AI for America, his roadmap to make AI work for all Americans, not just a few big companies. Kelly talked about the exciting opportunities to grow the economy, the ne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: McCain Institute's Jennifer Lundy in DC Journal: "Why Moldova's Struggle Against Russian Influence Matters for America" In a new op-ed, "Why Moldova's struggle against Russian influence matters for America," McCain Institute Executive Affairs Manager Jennifer Lundy notes that Russia is using Moldova's September 28 parliamentary election as a laboratory to test its most advanced interfere  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Maricopa Community Colleges and Notre Dame de Namur University Announce New Transfer Pathway Partnership Maricopa Community Colleges, the largest community college system in the nation, is proud to announce a new transfer articulation agreement with Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU). This partnership expands transfer opportunities for students attending the 10-college system, allowing them to   more

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Maricopa Community Colleges Unveils Bachelor's Degree Expansion Plan Maricopa Community Colleges has unveiled its five-year plan to expand the system's highly successful bachelor's degree programs. Beginning in Fall 2027, the nation's largest community college system is planning to launch multiple baccalaureate degrees annually for five consecutive years. Degree offerings will be strategically distr  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * NATIVE HEALTH Receives a Solar-Covered Parking Structure through the SRP's Solar for Nonprofits Program * Salt River Project (SRP) has completed the installation a 40-kW solar parking structure for NATIVE HEALTH at its Mesa location as part of the SRP Solar for Nonprofits(tm) program. The system is estimated to produce around 74,000 kWh  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 30 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Salt River Project Completes Hydropower Modernization Project for Greater Renewable Energy Production Efficiency and Reliability * Standardizing on Emerson's Ovation platform, Arizona power provider reduces maintenance costs by 30%, cuts trou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gallego on CNN: 'Americans are going to have their insurance rates doubled if the Republicans and Donald Trump don't act' * WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined CNN's Boris Sanchez to discuss the looming government shutdown. Gallego emphasized that unless Republicans act to save the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits from expiring at the end of this year, more than   more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- DarkSky International issued the following news release: * * * Two sports complexes in Apache Junction, Arizona receive DarkSky Approved designation Apache Junction, Arizona, United States Both Prospector Park and Superstition Shadows Park were recently recognized by DarkSky International for their dedication to reducing light pollution. As part of the DarkSky Approved Outdoor Sports Lighting program, the facilities have significantly improved their lighting system  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Calls on Republicans to Lower Arizonans' Health Care Costs and Keep Government Open * "We're watching the same pattern repeat itself again in Washington: partisan politics and dysfunction hurting hardworking families." Tonight, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly took to the Senate floor urging Republicans to work with Democrats to lower Arizonans' health care costs and keep th  more

CAMP VERDE, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The Yavapai Apache Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: * * * Yavapai-Apache Nation Breaks Ground on New Water Reclamation Facility The Yavapai-Apache Nation (Nation) proudly broke ground September 26, 2025 on a new Water Reclamation Facility, in the Nation's Middle Verde Community, a project that will strengthen public health, protect the environment, and prepare the community for future growth. Construction is set to  more