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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Saturday October 11, 2025 ( 8 items )  

American Geophysical Union: Parched Soils Can Spark Hot Drought a Nation Away
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * Parched soils can spark hot drought a nation away A new study found compound drought-heatwave events are rippling farther and lasting through the night, raising risks for Southwestern North America * Dry soils in northern Mexico may trigger episodes of simultaneous drought and heatwave hundreds of miles away in the southwestern United States, such as Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, accord  more

Annual Defense Bill with Gallego-Backed Provisions Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Annual Defense Bill with Gallego-Backed Provisions Passes the Senate Gallego Also Blasts Trump's Usage of the National Guard *  WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key national security provisions that Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led on and supported. "The passage of this bipartisan NDAA is good news for A  more

Consumer Energy Alliance Issues Report on the Role of Natural Gas in Powering Arizona's Future
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) issued a report outlining the critical role natural gas plays in ensuring reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy in Arizona. The report highlights natural gas as a foundational energy source, supplying nearly half of the state's electricity and supporting both residential needs and robust economic growth driven by population influx and industry expansion. The report details how natural gas availability around the clock is esp  more

Kelly Secures Major Arizona and National Priorities in the Senate Passed Annual Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Secures Major Arizona and National Priorities in the Senate Passed Annual Defense Bill * Kelly blocks cuts to Electronic Proving Ground at Ft. Huachuca, other electronic warfare sites Includes Kelly-backed ROAD to Housing Act to make historic progress to address the affordable housing crisis Supports major infrastructure projects at Luke Air Force Base, Yuma Proving Ground, Marine Corps Air   more

Postcard from Intel Technology Tour Arizona: Panther Lake draws in cameras and crowds
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 10 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Postcard from Intel Technology Tour Arizona: Panther Lake draws in cameras and crowds * To: Intel customers, partners and fans of faster, slimmer PCs From: Intel Technology Tour in Arizona, U.S.A. At Intel Tech Tour - the first to be held in the United States - over 200 global te  more

Representatives Ansari and Watson Coleman Introduce Mental Health Emergency Package, Lifesaving Legislation on World Mental Health Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Ansari and Watson Coleman Introduce Mental Health Emergency Package, Lifesaving Legislation on World Mental Health Day * Today, on World Mental Health Day, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a comprehensive Mental Health Emergency Package--three pieces of legislation that would expand access to life-saving care, reduce reliance on   more

Senate Passes Gallego-Backed Bipartisan Housing Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Gallego-Backed Bipartisan Housing Package The historic ROAD to Housing Act is a critical first step in addressing Arizona's housing crisis *  WASHINGTON - Last night, the Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation, which Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) helped shape as a member of the B  more

University of Phoenix Launches Cybersecurity Pathway Aligned With EC-Council Competencies
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 11 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * University of Phoenix launches cybersecurity pathway aligned with EC-Council competencies Skills-based, stackable digital badges help working adults showcase career-relevant cybersecurity skills and signal preparation for EC-Council certification pathway * University of Phoenix today announced a new cybersecurity pathway, a collection of skills-based micro-credentials designed fo  more