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News Tipoffs - Arizona Editors Newsletter for Wednesday January 28, 2026 ( 20 items )  

AACR Announces Fellows of the AACR Academy Class of 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Announces Fellows of the AACR Academy Class of 2026 * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today announced its newly elected 2026 class of Fellows of the AACR Academy. The Fellows of the AACR Academy was established to honor scientists, clinicians, and physician-scientists whose visionary work has reshaped the la  more

AG Nessel Secures Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding * LANSING - The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington has stopped the Trump Administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding (PDF) for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Michigan Attorney General   more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Judge Ruled USDOT Illegally Withheld Funds for EV Charging Infrastructure
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Judge Ruled USDOT Illegally Withheld Funds for EV Charging Infrastructure In a multi-state lawsuit, a federal judge issued a final ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) illegally withheld about $1 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program from Arizona, 19 additional states, and the District  more

Army Announces New Equestrian MOS
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Announces New Equestrian MOS * A new Army equestrian MOS, designated as 08H, is set to replace the military horseman identifier D2 as the service creates a specialized career path dedicated to the professional care of military working equines, the Army announced in a news release. The new MOS, which goes into effect on March 3, is open to infantry NCOs from se  more

Carefree Kiwanis Club Supports PVCC EMT/Paramedic Program With Transformational Donation
PHOENIX, Jan. 28 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * Carefree Kiwanis Club Supports PVCC EMT/Paramedic Program with Transformational Donation Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is proud to announce a generous donation from the Carefree Kiwanis Club Benefit Foundation, significantly enhancing training opportunities for students in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic programs. The donation will fund state-of-the-art birthing and neonatal  more

Construction Jobs Increase In 34 States And D.C. Between December 2024 And December 2025; 20 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs In December
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 34 States And D.C. Between December 2024 And December 2025; 20 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs In December * Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:43 Texas and Hawaii Have Highest 12-Month Increases, While California and Nevada Have the Worst Declines in 2025; Arizona and Montana Top Lists of Monthly Gainers; Minnesota Has the Worst   more

December State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 22 States, Decreased in 8, Increased in 21
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * December State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 22 States, Decreased in 8, Increased in 21 Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its monthly State Employment Update, outlining the employment situation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In December, among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, unemployment fell in 8 State  more

DHS Deports 3 Former Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a Terrorist Organization, to Iran
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Deports 3 Former Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a Terrorist Organization, to Iran * The three Iranian KSTs illegally entered the U.S. during the Biden administration WASHINGTON - On Monday, January 26, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deported three known or suspected terrorists (KSTs) who entered the U.S. during the Biden administration, all of whom are   more

ICYMI: Josh Rogin's Latest Washington Post Intelligence Column Highlights McCain Institute's Inaugural Sedona Forum - Tokyo
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Josh Rogin's Latest Washington Post Intelligence Column Highlights McCain Institute's Inaugural Sedona Forum - Tokyo Following the McCain Institute's inaugural Sedona Forum - Tokyo on January 15, 2026, Washington Post Intelligence's Josh Rogin wrote about how the McCain Institute united U.S. and international experts with Japanese officials, lawmakers, journalists, and academics to discuss  more

ITC Launches Investigation Into Processed Slab Imports
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission voted to institute an investigation regarding allegations of patent infringement involving certain processed slabs and manufacturing methods. The probe follows a December 19, 2025, complaint filed by Cambria Co. LLC, Belle Plaine, Minnesota, which was later supplemented on January 5, 2026. The investigation focuses on veined processed slabs made with quartz, glass, or minerals. Cambria Company LLC claims these products and their   more

Judge Rules USDOT Unlawfully Withheld Funds for EV Charging Infrastructure in Lawsuit Filed by Md. A.G. Brown and Coalition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Judge Rules USDOT Unlawfully Withheld Funds for EV Charging Infrastructure in Lawsuit Filed by Attorney General Brown and Coalition In a multistate lawsuit joined by Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, a federal judge issued a final ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unlawfully withheld about $1 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastruct  more

Kelly Secures Major Wins for Arizona Communities, Public Lands, Courts, and Science Programs in Bipartisan Funding Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Secures Major Wins for Arizona Communities, Public Lands, Courts, and Science Programs in Bipartisan Funding Package * Bill invests in Arizona Public Lands and Tribal Communities Rejects Trump Efforts to Cut NASA Science Funding Boosts support for wildland firefighters, law enforcement, and court security Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly announced that he secured key priorities for Arizon  more

Medal of Honor recipient and Chickasaw citizen honored
ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 27 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * Medal of Honor recipient and Chickasaw citizen honored * Chickasaw Hall of Fame inductee and Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Col. Raymond G. Harvey was honored by his adopted hometown of Pasadena, California, in November. William M. Paparian, former mayor and master of ceremonies for the event, said Harvey is a historic figure for the City of Pasadena as well   more

Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) on Jan. 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern. Here are excerpts: * * * Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922  more

Rio Salado College: Ask For A Raise Without Raising Your Stress Levels
TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Ask For A Raise Without Raising Your Stress Levels Work meetings can be stressful, but few meetings can be as fraught as the, "can I get a raise," conversation. It doesn't have to be stressful! Everyone should advocate for their worth. When the time is right and you feel ready to have that conversation, you should. Use some of these principles to start things off on the right foot when you want to ask for a raise.   more

Senate Passes Kelly-Led Bipartisan Resolution Honoring 50 Years of the AH-64 Apache and the Soldiers Who Fly and Maintain It
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Kelly-Led Bipartisan Resolution Honoring 50 Years of the AH-64 Apache and the Soldiers Who Fly and Maintain It * In case you missed it, the Senate unanimously passed Arizona Senator Mark Kelly's bipartisan resolution recognizing the achievements and contributions of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter to the national defense of the United States and its allies, and honoring the dedication  more

Stanton: Congress Must Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton: Congress Must Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * PHOENIX- Today, U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) issued the following statement: "After yet another death at the hands of federal immigration agents, Secretary Kristi Noem's response has been as reckless and disqualifying as her broader incompetence and mismanagement at DHS. Last year, I presented evidence of her mismanagement and  more

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Actions Still Needed to Improve Planning and Management of Its Native American Law Enforcement Unit
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Actions Still Needed to Improve Planning and Management of Its Native American Law Enforcement Unit * Fast Facts Since 1974, the Shadow Wolves-a highly trained Native American investigations unit-have used traditional and modern methods to combat smuggling from Mexico to the Tohono O'odham Nation reservation in Arizona. They're part of U.S. Immi  more

Virginia Tech: One Week in a Foster Home Dramatically Improves Shelter Dogs' Lives
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 28 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * One week in a foster home dramatically improves shelter dogs' lives A new study shows that a week away from the kennel may be one of the best stress-relievers a shelter dog can get - and pairing them with a familiar canine buddy when they return helps even more. By Marya Barlow Millions of dogs enter U.S. animal shelters each year, and while many eventually find new homes, the experience can be deeply   more

West Virginia University: Boy With The Golden Ticket
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 23 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * THE BOY WITH THE GOLDEN TICKET A WVU student inventor changes the game for professional hockey * Logan Cuvo is many things -- a Mountaineer, an entrepreneur, a visionary and a CEO. But if you ask him, he'll tell you, simply, that he's blessed. The senior from Columbus, Ohio, is an entrepreneurship and innovation major at the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business. He's also t  more