WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Man Charged with Hate Crime for Synagogue Fire * On Nov. 18, a federal grand jury in Phoenix returned a one-count indictment against Everardo Gregorio, 31, of Casa Grande, Arizona for the Obstruction of the Free Exercise of Religious Beliefs by Fire. The indictment alleges that Gregorio burned down Khal Chasidim, a synagogue in Casa Grande, on March 3. The portion of the synagogue that wa  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 21 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU launches ASU London, bringing global reputation for innovation to the UK Students at the independent institution can earn 2 international degrees in as little as 4 years By Mary Beth Faller Arizona State University is creating ASU London, expanding its presence in the United Kingdom with a U.K.-accredited higher educational institution. Building on the success of The Engineering & Design Institute Lond  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * August Trade Gap Drops to $59.6 Billion, Down from $78.2 Billion in July Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update based on information compiled from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The August trade deficit of $59.55 bi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the delisting of Virginia Sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum) from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization argues that removing protections for this unique plant is unwarranted given its ongoing vulnerability and the continued threats to its habitat. Virginia Sneezeweed, a perennial flower known for its striking yellow blooms, has b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Introduces Bills to End Income Taxes on Military Pay and Veterans' Retirement * WASHINGTON D.C. - Keeping their promise to our nation's heroes, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) this week introduced two bills, the Service Members Tax Relief Act and the Tax Cuts for Veterans Act, which amend the tax code to exempt all military income earned by act  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Call on Trump's HUD to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program, Which Would Force 200,000 People Back Onto the Streets * WASHINGTON Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 41 Senate colleagues called on Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner to immediately halt reported plans to make drastic changes to the Continuum of Care (CoC) progr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Demands Answers from Democrats Calling for Members of the Military, Intel Community to "Refuse Illegal Orders" * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) is demanding that six Democrat members of Congress be specific about what they view as an "illegal order." U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-Michigan) and Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) along with Representatives Jason Cr  more

SANTA CLARA, California, Nov. 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel Brings AI PCs to Arizona State University Football, Extends Innovation Legacy * Today, Intel is announcing that it will be working with Arizona State University (ASU) to make it the first Division I NCAA football program in the nation to deploy a fleet of AI PCs during the 2025  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- Align Technology Inc., Tempe, Arizona, has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. trade law concerning the importation and sale of clear aligners. The action, filed on Sept. 23, 2025, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which prohibits unfair practices in import trade. The complaint, entitled "Certain Clear Aligners and Components Thereof, DN 3850," focuses on the importation into the U.S., th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- Altria Client Services LLC and Altria Group Distribution Co., both of Richmond, Virginia, and NJOY LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona, have filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations in the importation and sale of vaporizer devices, cartridges and their components. Filed on Sept. 22, 2025, the complaint names JUUL Labs Inc., Washington, D.C., as the respondent. The filing asserts violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate and Participation Rate Relatively Unchanged In the latest Joint Economic Committee Employment Update, jobs increased by 119,000 in September, more than expected and a much-needed boost after an abysmal report in August that revised numbers showed a loss of 4,000 after an initial estimate of only a 22,000 increase. The u  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Kelly, Slotkin, Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander, Houlahan * Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), released the following joint statement: "We are veterans and national security professionals who love this country and swore an oath   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster American Space Research and Exploration * Space RACE Act Would Create New Space Research Institute to Ensure Competitive Edge Over Foreign Adversaries Today, Arizona senator and former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly (D-AZ) along with Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), introduced the Space Resear  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan SMART Infrastructure Act to Modernize Federal Permitting Through Digital Technology * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Streamlining Modeling for Advanced, Rapid Transportation (SMART) Infrastructure Act of 2025, landmark legislation that revolutionizes how America plans and permits critical transportation infrastructure by ha  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Young Introduce Legislation to Protect American AI Innovation * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN), members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, introduced the Advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Readiness Act. The legislation would direct the National Security Agency (NSA) to develop and disseminate security guidance to protect America's advanced technology fro  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 21 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Maricopa Community Colleges Celebrates Record Dual Enrollment Numbers Dual enrollment participation is rising at Maricopa Community Colleges at a record-setting pace. During the 2024-25 academic year, the 10-college system had 27,912 high school students participate in dual enrollment courses--an all-time high for the system. This academic year, 25,847 students have already enrolled, putting Marico  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Public Notice Statement by Saguaro National Park Saguaro National Park intends to solicit assistance from the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training Program (IRT). The assistance will include rehabilitating a garage on a historic property. The proposed assistance will take place within Saguaro National Park East District in Pima County, Arizona in 2026. Thi  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 21 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Rio Salado College Veterans Share Their Stories of Resilience In the words of Winston Churchill: "Never was so much owed by so many to so few." November is a time for reflection, respect, and raising up our veterans. As part of a Veteran's Day celebration, Rio Salado College hosted a live panel discussion at the Rio Conference Center on Monday, Nov. 10, called "Let's Taco 'Bout It: Veteran Appreciation & Stories of  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Nov. 20 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Study: Rio Grande basin at serious risk from overuse of water * A new study powered by Northern Arizona University's FEWSION Project found the water crisis in the Rio Grande basin is severepotentially just two dry winters away from a major water shortage for farms and communities in New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. The study, published Nov. 20 in Discover Water, was led by Brian Richter of Sustainable   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 21 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Union Cronies Wanted: Goldwater Fights University of Rhode Island's Illegal Hiring Preferences By Fiona Baum When she saw a job posting for an administrative assistant at the University of Rhode Island near her home, Nicole Solas had all the qualifications, except one--she's not a member of a labor union. But giving hiring preference to union members is unconstitutional, so the Goldwa  more