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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Friday October 24, 2025 ( 13 items )  

Ansari, Huffman, Garcia Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Huffman, Garcia Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) demanded answers from President Donald J. Trump regarding the reported construction of a new $250 million ballroom at the White House complex during the ongoing government shutdown.   more

Arizona Bioindustry Association Urges Rejection of Tariffs on Medical Equipment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Arizona Bioindustry Association Inc., Phoenix, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce advocating against the imposition of tariffs on imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical devices. The association, representing a diverse range of stakeholders involved in biosciences, emphasizes that tariffs would significantly raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and limit access to essential medical technologi  more

Congressman Hamadeh Commends Efforts of FBI Director Patel Amidst NBA Sports Betting Scandal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Commends Efforts of FBI Director Patel Amidst NBA Sports Betting Scandal * WASHINGTON D.C. - On Thursday, Congressman Abe Hamadeh commended FBI Director Kash Patel for the federal investigation into the La Cosa Nostra crime families and charges brought against Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA guard and coach Damon  more

EPA Proposes Approval of Arizona's Particulate Matter Air Quality Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) submission from Arizona that addresses requirements related to interstate air pollution transport for the 2012 fine particulate (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This proposed rule suggests that the state's plan contains provisions that prohibit air emissions within Arizona from significantly contributing to the failure to attain or interfering   more

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Leading Organizations at the 2025 Best Practices Recognition Gala
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Leading Organizations at the 2025 Best Practices Recognition Gala * SAN ANTONIO, TX October 23, 2025Frost & Sullivan honored outstanding companies from across the globe at the 2025 Best Practices Recognition Gala, held at the JW Marriott Tucson S  more

Gallego Calls on Arizona Health Insurers to Immediately Notify Consumers About Impending Premium Hikes if ACA Tax Credits Expire
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Calls on Arizona Health Insurers to Immediately Notify Consumers About Impending Premium Hikes if ACA Tax Credits Expire * WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) penned an open letter to Arizona health insurance companies urging them to immediately notify consumers about the potential for significant premium increases if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits are allowed to ex  more

Gallego Introduces Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Introduces Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown * Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 39 Democratic colleagues introduced the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, which would provide a one-time appropriation to pay servicemembers, federal employees, and contractors who have missed any compensation from October 1 to the date the bill is en  more

Gallego Presses USDA to Immediately Release Billions in SNAP Funds to Help Feed Arizona Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Presses USDA to Immediately Release Billions in SNAP Funds to Help Feed Arizona Families * WASHINGTON Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today joined 45 of his colleagues in writing a letter to Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins calling on the USDA to release billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue in Novembe  more

Goldwater Institute: Wyoming Mom Faced Retaliation by School Officials
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Wyoming Mom Faced Retaliation by School Officials. Goldwater Came to Her Defense. By Parker Jackson Her son was gone, and she wanted to understand why. Instead of getting answers from officials who she believed held some responsibility, Kari Cochran found herself standing in a courtroom defending herself against stalking allegations. Her offense? She asked school officials difficult q  more

ICYMI - The War Horse Highlights Rep. Crane's NDAA Amendment to Reform the Titling Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI - The War Horse Highlights Rep. Crane's NDAA Amendment to Reform the Titling Process * Last month, four amendments introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) were successfully included in the House-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Each amendment received unanimous support. These amendments address several key areas: * Studying toxic exposure risks for DoD civilians deployed   more

ICYMI: On All in with Chris Hayes, Kelly Questions Recent U.S. Boat Strikes that are Putting Servicemembers at Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On All in with Chris Hayes, Kelly Questions Recent U.S. Boat Strikes that are Putting Servicemembers at Risk * During the interview, Kelly also called out Speaker Johnson for refusing to swear in Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke with MSNBC's Chris Hayes to raise questions about the legality and effectiveness of the Trump administrati  more

In Partisan Move, Speaker Mike Johnson Still Refuses to Swear In Adelita Grijalva, First Latina Elected to Congress from Arizona
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * In Partisan Move, Speaker Mike Johnson Still Refuses to Swear In Adelita Grijalva, First Latina Elected to Congress from Arizona * : Thursday, October 23, 2025 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Phoenix, AZ Despite Adelita Grijalva's overwhelming and historic special election victory in Arizona's 7th Congressional District, S  more

NEWS: Kelly, 45 Senate Democrats Urge President Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Kelly, 45 Senate Democrats Urge President Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation * Senators press Trump to reinforce opposition to territorial annexation after Gaza ceasefire plan omits mention of West Bank Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and 45 other Senate Democrats urged President Donald Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel's annexation of territo  more