NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Dec. 10 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate Holiday Driver Report: How to stay safe during winter's most dangerous travel days * Key takeaways * Drivers in some cities struggle far more in winter. Madison, Wis., plunges 128 spots in safety rankings, and Florida leads with the most cities showing the biggest winter rank drops. * Snowbird cities in Arizona, Florida see the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Statement on National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: "I voted no on this year's National Defense Authorization Act because I cannot support the blatant, unlawful overreach of Donald Trump and his Administration. I'  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Unveils Landmark Conservative Healthcare Overhaul * Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the Putting Patients First Healthcare Freedom Act, a robust legislative package that organizes the most impactful conservative healthcare reforms into one actionable blueprint. The bill brings together proven legislative proposals from across the Republican Conference and President Trump's pr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Despite being attacked by rioters, ICE Arizona and federal partners successfully arrest dozens illegal aliens in major Arizona operation targeting a transnational criminal organization * TUCSON, Ariz. On Dec. 5, ICE Homeland Security Investigations Arizona and federal partners executed 16 criminal federal search warrants targeting nine restaurants and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Arizona, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Investigating the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act by Environmental NGOs Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held an oversight hearing examining how environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) abuse the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Subcommittee Chair Paul Gos  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Dec. 10 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Maricopa Community Colleges Empowers Community Through Real-World Support Maricopa Community Colleges is strengthening its role as a vital community anchor by extending its impact beyond traditional education. Through community-based programs and services, the 10-college system connects students and residents with resources to address essential needs. This effort underscores Maricopa Community Coll  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute Calls for the Release of Jesus Armas One Year After Unlawful Detention Today, on International Human Rights Day, the McCain Institute calls on Venezuela to release Jesus Alexander Armas Monasterios(Open Link in new window) one year after he was abducted by Nicolas Maduro's regime on December 10, 2024, for his work supporting Venezuelan opposition leader, McCain Institute Courage   more

TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 11 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * President of AAPS Asks, 'Would You Have Signed the Declaration of Independence?' As we are approaching the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, George L. Smith, III, M.D., reflects on the independence of physicians in the winter issue of the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Smith, current president of the Association of American Physicians a  more

YUMA, Arizona, Dec. 11 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Regents' visit highlights AWC's growing role in Arizona's workforce pipeline On Thursday, December 4, Arizona Western College's leadership had the privilege of hosting the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) at its Yuma campus for a special board meeting as part of ABOR's commitment to foster collaboration with communities across the state. The special board meeting brought together AWC cabinet members, ABOR leader  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Helps Deliver Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools Program * Last night, the House of Representatives passed a reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, which was supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). The three-year extension now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature. This guarantees funding in rural jurisdictions for schools and other essential services without solel  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * South Dakota and Arizona Men Collectively Sentenced to Decades in Federal Prison for Conspiracies to Distribute Fentanyl Pills and to Launder Drug Proceeds United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota man and a Phoenix, Arizona man convicted of   more

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 10 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Elevates Arizona Proving Ground to a New Level * Improvements strengthen Toyota's North American R&D capabilities Vehicle development and testing facility available for third-party rentals and long-term residencies WITTMANN, Ariz. (Dec. 10, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) today celebrated the completion of new construction and updated offerings at its Arizona   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Phoenix, Arizona, issued a report examining burnout among educators, revealing that diminished professional autonomy--exacerbated by rigid curricula, administrative mandates, and technology overload--drives record-high exhaustion levels, with 51% of surveyed teachers reporting burnout tied to eroded control over instructional decisions and career paths. The analysis draws from UOP's Career Optimism Index, showing educators lacking agency in met  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Phoenix, Arizona, issued a report analyzing Career Optimism Index data, revealing an "autonomy crisis" where 21% of U.S. workers report declining career control over five years, driving record 51% burnout rates--highest since tracking began--particularly among women (24%), rural workers (27%), Gen Z (61%), and Millennials (57%). Framed through Conservation of Resources theory, the report, positions autonomy as a core resource alongside skills a  more