INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Officers Announced: National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Board of Directors The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the 2026 Officers of the Board of Directors and the 2026 CGP Conference Chair. The newly-elected officers and board members were inducted into office at CGP Conference 2025 in Indianapolis, with  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups, Arizona Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach Lawsuit challenges the Department of Justice's demand for sensitive voter data. * Common Cause and three Arizona voters joined the ACLU National Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Arizona in filing a motion to intervene in United States v. Fontes. The interveners seek to prevent the U.  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Investigation into X's AI Chatbot Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Arizona Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into reports that X's artificial intelligence chatbot, known as Grok, has been used to generate and distribute potentially illegal and harmful content, including child sexual abuse imagery. R  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Gress Introduces School Governance Reform Package to Protect Education Dollars and Strengthen Oversight Recent events involving school district leadership have raised serious questions about the management of public education dollars and what happens when accountability fails. In response, State Representative Matt Gress, Chairman of the House Education Committee and Co-Ch  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Julie Willoughby Calls for 'No Tax on Gas' in Maricopa and Pinal Counties from May Through September Arizona House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby has introduced House Bill 2400 to eliminate the state's 18-cent gasoline tax on the higher-cost fuel blend required in Maricopa and Pinal counties during the summer months of May through September. "Because of federal requiremen  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Taylor Introduces Bill to Lift the Chokehold on Arizona's Economy, Says State Cannot Afford to Constrain Supply Arizona State Representative James Taylor has introduced House Bill 2492 today to strengthen the voter-protected 1998 Growing Smarter Act and disqualify any rule or law that has the effect of establishing or maintaining urban growth boundaries in this state. In i  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Reps. Marshall and Heap Say Utility-Scale Wind and Solar Projects are Public Nuisances 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, have introduced HB 2267, calling all new wind and solar projects in the state a "public nuis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * As Open Enrollment Comes to a Close, Senator Gallego Joins Protect Our Care to Discuss Republican Premium Hikes * PHOENIX - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ ) joined Protect Our Care Arizona to hold Republicans in Congress accountable for doubling, tripling, and even quadrupling the premiums of over 370,000 Arizonans by ending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that keep coverage affordabl  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Minnesota's Fight Against USDA's Attacks on SNAP * Celebrates preliminary injunction blocking Trump Administration's latest illegal action. OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota preliminarily enjoining the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) demand t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news: * * * Birds of a Feather: Liberty Wildlife and APS give Raptors a Safe Place to Nest Liberty Wildlife and Arizona Public Service (APS) are taking wildlife conservation to new heights, giving Arizona's protected bird species a safe new place to call home along the southern bank of the Salt River near Tempe. Liberty Wildlife's rehabilitation center provides groves and trees that are essential for the local bird   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee released the following written testimony by Gwen Gross, senior technical fellow for composites and chemical technology at Boeing, from a Jan. 8, 2026, hearing entitled "Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security": * * * Good morning, Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I am Dr. Gwen Gro  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Jan. 16 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Canon U.S.A. and DigiTech Launch Texas LT3 Series UV LED True Flatbed Printers to Drive High-Volume Productivity and Automation New series combines high-speed performance, advanced color options, and seamless automation to help print providers scale efficiently * Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of the Texas LT3 Series UV LED true   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Introduces Legislation to Broaden Emerging Technology Learning Opportunities for Veterans * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is heeding the call of veterans to broaden emerging technology education opportunities through the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program, introducing the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veter  more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 16 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research Attorney General Kathy Jennings today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institut  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has amended its rules to update the Table of FM Allotments. Effective January 16, 2026, FCC is removing several entries for vacant FM channels that have been auctioned and are now authorized as licensed stations. This action is considered an editorial change. Because these allotments were previously subjected to public notice and comment during the competitive bidding process, the agency found that further public proceedings a  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forum Communications to Acquire Midwest Newspaper Portfolio from Wick Communications Sierra Vista, AZ - January 14, 2026 - Forum Communications Company announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of six Midwest newspapers and related assets from Wick Communications, expanding Forum's footprint across the Northern Plains and reinforcing its  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX WEATHER SIGNS METEOROLOGIST MELANIE BLACK * NEW YORK, January 15, 2026 - FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free, ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service has signed meteorologist Melanie Black to serve as an on-air host, announced Sharri Berg, its president. Stationed at the platform's New York City headquarters, she will begin her new role today. In mak  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a Marine Corps combat veteran who served in Iraq, released the following statement after Republicans voted to block the Venezuela War Powers Resolution offered by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia: "I fought in Iraq, and I know what happens when we rush into a war that doesn't need to happen. We can  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Murkowski, Khanna, Bacon Introduce Sense of Congress Affirming the United States' Partnership with Denmark and Greenland * WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA-17) and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced a Sense of Congress bill affirming the United States' partnership with Denmark and Greenland and recognizing our respo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, posted the following statement on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * JOINT STATEMENT: National Organizations on Federal Child Care Program The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal state partnership that makes it possible for hundreds of thousands of families with young children to afford safe, quality child care.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Presses Trump for Action to Lower Health Care Costs for Arizona Families * "In the wealthiest country in the world, parents should be able to take their kids to the doctor and seniors should be able to pay for their prescription drugs." Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly raised concerns with President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about how the Trum  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Mesa Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Setting Fire to Tesla Dealership Ian William Moses, 35, of Mesa, Arizona, was sentenced Jan. 13, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to 60 months of imprisonment, the mandatory minimum, followed by 36 months of supervised release, for setting fire to a Tesla vehicle and a Tesla dealership in Me  more

KINGMAN, Arizona, Jan. 15 -- Mohave College issued the following statement on Jan. 13, 2026, by interim President Tim Culver: * * * State of the College: Big Moves in 2025, Bigger Momentum for 2026 As we step into 2026, I'm proud to share that 2025 was a year of bold progress for Mohave College, and an even stronger launchpad for what comes next. In the past year, we continued delivering on our goals to empower students and improve communities through innovative pathways, high-quality educati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: 70,000 Arizonans Drop ACA Coverage Thanks to Eli Crane * Crane refused to extend tax credits that lower health care costs Roughly 70,000 fewer Arizonans signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage this year after Eli Crane and his Republican colleagues failed to extend crucial tax credits that lower premiums, new federal data shows. Last week, Crane REFUSED to join a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: 70,000 Arizonans Drop ACA Coverage Thanks to Juan Ciscomani * Ciscomani refused to extend ACA tax credits despite warning there would be " massive " consequences that would cause " real harm " for Arizonans Roughly 70,000 fewer Arizonans signed up for Affordable Care Act coverage this year after Juan Ciscomani and his Republican colleagues failed to extend crucial tax   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New funding supports research on soil microbiomes and their resilience to change * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Drylands cover more than 40% of the Earth's terrestrial surface, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and support 40% of the global population. With monsoon seasons growing more extreme and unpredictable in these arid regions -driven by a warming cl  more

OSHAWA, Ontario, Jan. 15 -- The Ontario Tech University issued the following news release: * * * Ontario Tech panel examines AI's environmental risks and opportunities Experts explore how responsible, human-guided approaches can align artificial intelligence with climate goals * Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly positioned as a tool to support climate action, from improving weather forcasting to strengthening agricultural monitoring. At the same time, its rapid growth raises impo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Permitting Purgatory: Higher Prices, Thousands of Lost Jobs, and Billions in Missed Economic Opportunity * Jan 15, 2026 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA -Americans for Prosperity today released a new report detailing how, in just six states, the federal government's broken infrastructure permitting system has caused the delay, or outright loss, of tens of thousands of new  more

PHOENIX, Jan. 16 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * PVCC Re-Certified as an Arizona Veterans Supportive Campus Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is proud to announce its re-certification as an Arizona Veterans Supportive Campus (AVSC) by the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS), reaffirming the college's enduring commitment to supporting military-affiliated students. This official notification confirms that PVCC has met the requirements set  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Rep. Adelita Grijalva Introduces the No Delay in Representation Act Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva introduced the No Delay in Representation Act, legislation to require that members of Congress elected in special elections be provided the opportunity to be sworn in and seated no later than five legislative days after their election results are certified. The bill is   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Senior Leaders Pledge to Invest in Soldiers * Army senior leaders answered questions from soldiers on rapid transformation, training, new equipment, quality-of-life upgrades and more during a special online town hall that premiered Jan. 13 on the Army's YouTube channel. "As we've traveled around and learned from soldiers, what is making modern warfare so scary and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Shaheen and Young, Reps. Wittman and Moolenaar Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Increase Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals, Create a Strategic Resilience Reserve to Support National and Economic Security * **New bipartisan, bicameral bill makes a historic $2.5 billion investment to strengthen national and economic security by reducing reliance on China for critical minerals** (Was  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: * * * Setting the Record Straight: TEP Reaffirms Transparency, Accountability, and Regulatory Oversight in Project Blue Agreement At a Glance: * The Project Blue agreement adds more consumer protections than required, ensuring other customers are shielded from financial risk through safeguards like minimum demand payments, credit requirements, and termination fees. * All rates and terms in the agreement rem  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP Provides Progress Report Toward 2035 Sustainability Goals * Salt River Project (SRP) is making progress toward reaching its ambitious 2035 Sustainability Goals, which focus on reducing SRP's carbon footprint, ensuring a resilient water supply, evolving SRP's grid and customer energy solutions, promoting a sustainable supply chain, re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Backs Bills to Restrict Excessive Use of Force by Immigration Agents, Safeguard Sensitive Locations in Immigration Actions * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) is backing two bills to improve accountability, ensure safety and prevent excessive overreach in federal immigration enforcement-the Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act and the Protecting Sensitive Locations  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Statement from NAAG President Attorney General William Tong on the Passing of Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich * Contact: media@naag.org Washington, D.C. -January 14, 2026 -"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Mark dedicated many years to public service and to upho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Announces February 20 Arizona Batching Deadline for Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects * PHOENIX, ARIZONA - Jan. 15, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Arizona established a state-level February 20, 2026, batching deadline for the first funding round of Regional Conservation Partnership  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 13, 2026, the nominations of 66 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Oren E. Whyche-Shaw. Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years, vice Julia Akins Clark, term expired. Matthew Anderson, of Colorad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Introduces SECURE Minerals Act to Support Critical Minerals Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) introduced the Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act, legislation that will support domestic critical mineral supply chains and will further unleash American energy. The SECURE Minerals Ac t is co-led by Select Commi  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 16 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Law Library Symposium Leads to Collection of Essays on Legal Treatise "New Perspectives on the Legal Treatise" - edited by Femi Cadmus, law librarian and professor of law at Yale Law School, and Nicholas Mignanelli, former lecturer in legal research at the Law School and assistant director for reference at the Lillian Goldman Law Library - examines the legal scholarship through the lenses of history, authorshi  more

CAMP VERDE, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The Yavapai Apache Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Legislation Reintroduced in Congress Bipartisan legislation to authorize the historic Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Agreement was introduced in the U.S. House and Senate. The settlement will finally resolve the Nation's long-standing water rights claims in the Verde River Watersh  more