ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Arizona Calls Out Governor Hobbs' State of the State, Sets Clear Legislative Priorities * Jan 13, 2026 by AFP Phoenix, AZ -Americans for Prosperity Arizona (AFP-AZ) released the following statement in response to Governor Katie Hobbs' State of the State address while outlining its legislative priorities for the 2026-2027 term. AFP-AZ State Director Stephen Shadeg  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces recipients of $12 million precision education grant program * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the recipients of $12 million in grant funding aimed at modernizing how physicians learn across their career. In all, 11 teams representing more than 80 institutions secured funding from the Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Pr  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 14 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Arizona House Republicans Stand Up for Fairness in Women's Sports as U.S. Supreme Court Hears Key Cases As the United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in cases that will determine whether states may protect girls' and women's sports, Arizona House Republicans reaffirmed their defense of laws grounded in biological reality, fairness, and the protection of children  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 14 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Senator Payne Introduces Bill to Ensure Crime-Fighting Tools Don't Become Government Surveillance Senator Kevin Payne, Chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee, is spearheading legislation to ensure Arizona communities can use license plate reader technology to fight crime while protecting citizens from unchecked government surveillance. Introduced by Senato  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DEMANDS FOR PERSONAL DATA OF SNAP RECIPIENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about mill  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 13 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Behind-the-scenes at SUN Entertainment * NAU is more than lectures, deadlines and degrees: It is a place for community, connection and success. This is why the students and staff who are part of SUN Entertainment dedicate their time to creating student-centered experiences that bring people together. SUN-which stands for Student Union Network-designs multiple campus events every year, including conc  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 14 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * Carnegie Foundation selects ASU for 2026 community engagement classification This is 3rd time university has earned the distinction, reflecting its status as a socially embedded institution By Emma Greguska In an announcement that bolsters Arizona State University's reputation as a socially embedded institution, the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Applauds House Passage of His Legislation Combatting Exploitation of Children * Congressman Biggs's Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environment (CSAFE) Act was adopted unanimously by the House of Representatives. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement: "The passage of my CSAFE Act delivers long-overdue legal clarity and serious consequences for criminals who coerce and exp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Consumer Price Index Inflation Holds Steady, Ends December at 2.68 Percent Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Inflation Update for December. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) remained relatively steady ending at 2.68 percent year over year in December, meeting expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, w  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Phoenix area -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale increased 2.2 percent for the 12 months ending in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the index for  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, West Region -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region declined 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy declined 0.1 percent in December. The food index rose  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule features 17 Top 25 teams and four ranked matchups, Jan. 13-18 * * 235+ games across ESPN networks * Six of the nation's top-10 teams in action * Four ranked-vs.-ranked matchups across ACC, SEC and Big 12 ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues at full throttle this week, featuring more than 235 games and 17 AP   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Celebrates 2025 Attacks, Calls for Lone-Actor Attacks in 2026; CEP Researchers Locate Notorious ISIS Bomb Making Video on Five Websites; Neo-Nazi Groups Note Successes in 2025 and Call for Strengthening Movements in 2026 * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the I  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule establishing and amending standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) at various airports across the U.S. This regulatory action also includes updated takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures (ODPs) to ensure continued safety and efficiency in the National Airspace System. These changes are necessary due to the adoption of updated criteria, the commissioning of   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * December Logistics Score Hits Record Low During Holiday Season By Amber Bonefont The Logistics Managers' Index ended the year with the lowest score since April 2024, fueled by record inventory depletion amid consumer holiday shopping, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools. The LMI score for December 2025  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Kelly Re-introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Ratify and Fund Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement * WASHINGTON - Today, Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly introduced the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ratify and fund the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement. The bill resolves the Nation's lo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Institute Expands Allied Litigation to Advance Freedom Nationwide * The Goldwater Institute is expanding its nationwide reach and ability to defend liberty in courtrooms across the country with the hire of attorney Dave Roland of Missouri as our new Director of Allied Litigation. Roland will work hand in hand with other like-minded organizations on strategic litigation that  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin CLE Week 2026 * Goodwin will be hosting its tenth annual CLE Week program! This year's virtual sessions, spanning four days, will explore the latest business trends and provide expert insights into the evolving legal and regulatory landscapes across various industries. By participating in Goodwin's CLE Week, you can earn CLE credits in Arizona, Arkansas, Californ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Gov. Hobbs Emphasizes Affordability Agenda, Strong Record in State of the State Address * Yesterday, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs gave her fourth State of the State address, outlining her top priorities for the year as she looks to build on her strong record of delivering for Arizonans. Emphasizing the importance of affordability, she noted her support for bringing down taxes for the middle class and  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Lays Out Plan to Lower Costs and Put Arizona First in Her Fourth State of the State * Affordability, water security, and public education take center stage Phoenix, AZ - Today, in her fourth State of the State address, Governor Katie Hobbs outlined her plan to lower costs, protect Arizona's water, make data centers pay their fair share and invest in hardworking Arizonans.  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Great Falls man sentenced to over 18 years in prison on methamphetamine charges GREAT FALLS - A Great Falls man who trafficked methamphetamine was sentenced today to 220 months in prison to be followed by 10 years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Michael Lee Wakeford, 62, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to one count of posses  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Idaho AG Should End Illegal DEI Course Mandates * Is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) dead at universities? No-not even in Idaho, a state with strong legal protections against political indoctrination in higher education. That's why today, the Goldwater Institute and its allies at the Idaho Freedom Foundation sent a letter urging Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador to investigat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Ratify and Fund Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement * Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego introduced the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ratify and fund the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement. The bill resolves the Nation's longstanding water   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Highlights Widespread Job Loss After Department of Energy Cancels Billions in Energy Projects Across The Country * WATCH HERE (link is external) Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) highlighted widespread job loss across New York State as a result of billions of dollars in project cancellations (link is external) by the Department of  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Online Student Satisfaction * Students report satisfaction well above national benchmarks across academic, instructional, and student services, according to the Encoura + Ruffalo Noel Levitz Priorities Survey for Online Learners University of Phoenix is sharing new findings from its 2025 administration of the Encoura + Ruffalo Noel Levitz Priorities Survey for Online Learners (PSOL), which show   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Medical] -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, posted the following news release: * * * Optica Foundation announces 2026 Optica Ambassadors * 13 January 2026 Ambassadors provide mentorship and support student and early-career professional engagement worldwide, building our community's next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists and leaders. WASHINGTON - The Optica Foundation announces ten exceptional early-career members who will serve as the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ansari Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Support for Protesters Demanding a Free and Democratic Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led a bipartisan group in introducing a resolution commending the bravery and resolve of the Iranian people in their fight for a free and democratic Iran and opposing the brutality of the Islamic Republic, which uses viole  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Kim, Bera Lead DOMINANCE Act to Break China's Chokehold and Secure America's Energy Future * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) and Ranking Member Ami Bera (CA-06) introduced the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. e  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 14 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Reps. Marshall and Heap Call for No Tax on Utilities: $2.3 Billion "Refund" on Kris Mayes' Green Energy Mandates State Representative David Marshall, Chairman of the House Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee, and State Representative Ralph Heap, Vice Chairman of the House Health & Human Services Committee, introduced a bill today, House Bill 2269, to eliminate the state s  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Concludes Oral Arguments in Historic Transgender Rights Hearing * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court today held oral arguments in two landmark cases challenging state laws banning transgender youth from participating in in  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University junior who performs strongly in class, athletics and community service wins statewide award * MURFREESBORO - A Tusculum University junior who is excelling in the classroom and on the athletic field while leading a healthy lifestyle recently earned a statewide honor for her achievements. Natalie Spaitis holds the James E. Ward Future Professional Honor Award from the Tennessee Associa  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Tyler Godbehere and Shayna Stuart Recognized by AZ Big Media as Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law for 2026 * Taft attorneys Tyler Godbehere and Shayna Stuart have been named to AZ Big Media 's 50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law to Watch for 2026 list, recognizing them as rising stars in the legal industry. The list aims to foster innovation and progress in the field by highlighting at  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Stands Up to Hegseth's Unconstitutional Actions to Censure and Demote Him * "I've never backed down from a fight for our country, and I will not back down from this one." Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly took to the Senate floor to discuss Secretary Hegseth's unconstitutional attempts to censure and demote him, and the lawsuit Kelly filed to fight back against this unl  more