WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva Demand Arizona Legislature Address Dangerous Rhetoric by State Representative John Gillette * WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, Congressman Greg Stanton, and Congresswoman-Elect Adelita Grijalva sent a letter urging the Arizona House of Representatives to take action to address the recent conduct of Arizona State Representative John Gillette. Gillett  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Arizona Pilots Association (APA), Phoenix, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). In its letter, the organization advocates for revisions that prioritize safety and accessibility for the general aviation community. The APA, which represents the interests of pilots throughout Arizona, hi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Building the Skies of Tomorrow: Senator Farnsworth's Vision for Advanced Air Mobility As electric "air taxis" approach everyday use, Senate Appropriations and Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth is taking proactive steps to ensure that Arizona not only prepares for, but also leads in, this next phase of transportation. In collaboration with aviation   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Schumer Shutdown is a Dangerous Game * "Democrats are holding the American people hostage to extract far-left concessions. They're telling our service members their paychecks are negotiable. They're telling small businesses their dreams are collateral damage in a partisan fight. They're telling mothers and young children that WIC benefits are leverage for far-left demands of healthcare for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation by a seasoned aerial applicator has sparked critical concerns about the newly proposed regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The letter cites potential hazards that the regulations may pose to manned aircraft, particularly in agricultural fields where low-flying pilots are already navigating complex environments. The commentator, who operates   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group (ASAG) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposed rules for normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The letter highlights potential safety risks posed by the expansive regulations outlined in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) and calls for a cautious approach to implementati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Kelly Urge Arizona House Republicans to Return to D.C. and Work Together to Prevent Health Care Cost Spikes and End Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON -- Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly sent a reply to Arizona's Republican House delegation urging them to return to Washington and work together to prevent steep health care premium spikes for Arizonans and reopen the federal  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Ivy Minerals Inc. (IMI), a Boise, Idaho-based prospect generator, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture calling for the repeal of the Roadless Rule, enacted by Executive Order in 2001. The organization argues that the rule has adverse effects on mineral exploration efforts, limiting opportunities for discovering vital resources on federal lands. IMI, founded in 1978, focuses on the early stages of high-risk mineral exploration and curr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin and Schatz Defend the American Freedom to Read and Call to End Nearly 23,000 MAGA Book Bans in the Nation's Schools * The resolution coincides with Banned Books Week, a national observance from October 5-11. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a resolution affirming the fundamental American freedom to read and condemning the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Leads House Democratic Leadership in Demanding Rep.-Elect Grijalva be Sworn In; Republicans Refuse to Recognize Them on House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. --U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) led a group of Democratic members to the floor of the House of Representatives during today's pro forma session, demanding recognition to call for Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in. The   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Arizona Legislature Address Dangerous Rhetoric by State Representative John Gillette * WASHINGTON, D.C. --U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, and Congresswoman-Elect Adelita Grijalva sent a letter urging the Arizona House of Representatives to take action to address the recent conduct of Arizona State Representative John Gillette. Gillette   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing the proposed rule on normalizing unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight operations. Representing over 160,000 members, the TWU emphasizes the importance of maintaining high safety standards in air transportation as the agency considers the integration of new unmanned aerial technologies into the National Airspace System (N  more