PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 16 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Senate Republicans Unveil 2026 Majority Plan Priorities for Affordability, Safe Communities, Strong Economy, Government Accountability The Arizona Senate Majority Caucus today releases its 2026 Majority Plan, a focused agenda to lower costs, strengthen community safety, keep Arizona's economy competitive, and protect the freedoms secured under more than a decade of  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 16 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health transitions to cashless payment system Modern payment initiative enhances security, efficiency and convenience for patients and visitors * Banner Health is implementing a cashless payment system across its facilities, a systemwide initiative that will increase efficiency, enhance security and reduce operational costs while maintaining convenient payment options for patients and visitors. Banne  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 15 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Big Idea Challenge powers orbital data center development * A University of Arizona research team is shaping the coming wave of computing: data centers that orbit Earth, reducing environmental impacts of terrestrial centers while improving security and performance. The team's project, AZSCI, pronounced as "A-Z Sky," complements commercial efforts to host cloud computing infrastructure in space, f  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 15 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU alumnus gains worldwide fame for his compassion in viral video * In a profoundly emotional moment caught on a doorbell camera, CMU alumnus Greg Sherman, '72, went from being a routine floral delivery driver to a global example of compassion at its finest. The now-viral video was recorded on December 4 th at the home of Arizona resident Michelle McDonald, who later posted it on TikTok. Just  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Dec. 15 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news wrap up: * * * In the Spotlight: Dec. 15-19, 2025 * Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. * Human Rights Educators USA, a Center for Transformative Action project, honored Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice assistant professor Pedro Jose Gonzalez with its 2025 O'Brien Award for Individual Achievement. The annual award recognizes educators across the nation who make outstanding contributi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following commentary on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Don't Get Sucked into Putin's Ukraine Corruption Propaganda Author: Emily Couch, Program Coordinator, Global Democracy Programs On November 11, Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) revealed(Open Link in new window) one of the largest embezzlement schemes in the country's post-1991 history. Based on a 15-month investigation and 1,000 hours of wiretapping, NABU c  more

COMMERCE, Texas, Dec. 16 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * National CBE Exchange Highlights ETAMU's Role in Shaping Workforce-Ready Education From Nov. 10 to 13, East Texas A&M University sent a cross-campus team of faculty, staff and academic leaders to the annual CBE Exchange in Phoenix, Arizona, where representatives from four ETAMU colleges gathered to discuss skills-based learning, workforce readiness  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Rep. Kupper Introduces "RAPID Act" to Raise Speed Limits on Safe Rural Interstates State Representative Nick Kupper today announced the introduction of HB2059, the Reasonable and Prudent Interstate Driving (RAPID) Act, legislation to allow higher speeds on designated rural interstate segments while maintaining tough penalties for dangerous driving. Under the RAPID Act, the Ari  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * New research from Anne Austin reveals prevalence of tattooing in ancient Nubia, including on young children By Steve Walentik Austin, an associate professor in UMSL's Department of History, has worked with colleagues at Arizona State to publish a new article about their findings in the journal PNAS. University of Missouri-St. Louis anthropologist Anne Austin, working with co  more