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*Arizona Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Thursday November 06, 2025 ( 8 items )  

$22K Grant from FHLB Dallas and First National Bank Texas Helps Central Texas Veteran Repair Roof and Restore Safety
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $22K Grant from FHLB Dallas and First National Bank Texas Helps Central Texas Veteran Repair Roof and Restore Safety * KILLEEN, TEXAS, November 5, 2025A Killeen, Texas, Army veteran and his family are now living in a safer, more secure home thanks to a $22,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First Natio  more

Arizona Corporation Commission General Counsel Thomas Van Flein Named President of National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 6 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Corporation Commission General Counsel Thomas Van Flein Named President of National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys The Arizona Corporation Commission recognizes its General Counsel, Thomas Van Flein, for being selected as the 2026 President of the National Conference of Regulatory Attorneys ("NCRA"). This conference is organized by the National Association of Regulatory   more

Arizona Group Calls for Guidance on DBE Program Implementation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation expressing support for ongoing reforms to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. The organization praises the agency's efforts in modernizing the program but raises concerns about the lack of guidance regarding projects that commenced before October 3, 2025, and remain active. In its letter, AZAGC highlights the ne  more

Food Resources in Tucson
TUCSON, Arizona, Nov. 6 -- The city of Tucson issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Food Resources in Tucson As the federal government shutdown continues, Tucson food assistance providers are seeing a sharp rise in demand from families affected by delayed federal benefits, such as SNAP and WIC. At the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, there is an increase in first-time visitors, many of whom had never sought food assistance before. Volunteers are working overtime to assembl  more

ICYMI: Democrats Blocked GOP Measure to 'Lower Premiums by Nearly Double'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Democrats Blocked GOP Measure to 'Lower Premiums by Nearly Double' In case you missed it, Breitbart recently featured Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, who shared ways in which Republicans have already voted  more

ICYMI: Kelly Hears Directly from Health Care Experts and Arizonans Impacted by Republican Inaction on ACA Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly Hears Directly from Health Care Experts and Arizonans Impacted by Republican Inaction on ACA Tax Credits * In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined a press call with health care experts and Arizonans who are already seeing their health insurance premiums spiking because Republicans refuse to work with Democrats on a solution. These Arizonans shared perspective and personal   more

Voters Reject Tolleson Union Bond and Override Measures Amid Growing Concerns Over District Leadership
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Voters Reject Tolleson Union Bond and Override Measures Amid Growing Concerns Over District Leadership Arizona State Representative Matt Gress, Chairman of the House Education Committee and Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, issued the following statement today after voters overwhelmingly rejected both the bond and override measures sought by the Tolleson Union Hi  more

WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Asks Defense Nominee About Dangers of Renewed Nuclear Testing Under Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Asks Defense Nominee About Dangers of Renewed Nuclear Testing Under Trump Administration * During a Senate Armed Services Committee to consider the nomination of Dr. Robert Kadlec to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly raised concerns about Preside  more