PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * A Thriving Workplace in the Age of AI * Webinar offers practical insights for leaders navigating workforce trends shaped by AI, organizational change and evolving employee expectations University of Phoenix will host the next installment of its Bridging Perspectives webinar series, " The ALIVE Organization: Building a Thriving Workplace in the Age of AI," on Thursday, February 19, at 11 a.m. MST  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * AccuWeather 2026 U.S. Spring Forecast: Slow Transition to Spring Warmth, Elevated Risk of Floods and Fires * Higher heating bills are likely this spring as lower-than-historical-average temperatures linger in parts of the Northeast and Upper Midwest * Slower transition to springlike weather is forecast across parts of 16 states in the Northeast,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Defending Educational Freedom & Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Phoenix, AZ -- As the first state to implement Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs), Arizona created a model that puts the power to make educational decisions back in the hands of parents and families. Today, nearly 100,000 Arizona students participate in the ESA program. Arizona has been used by many   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentencing in $10 Million Organized Retail Theft and Trafficking Enterprise Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the sentencing of Adam Polansky after his participation in a larger organized retail theft enterprise responsible for approximately $10 million in stolen merchandise. Polansky was sentenced to 6 years in the Arizona Depar  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes' Office Receives ALEAP Accreditation Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes' office received Accreditation through the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP), Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP), for meeting the current and professional industry-best-practices in the safe, effective, efficient and non-discriminatory deliv  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * House Republicans Honor the Life and Service of Former Representative Noel Campbell Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro today announced the passing of former State Representative Noel Campbell, who served Legislative District 1 from 2015 to 2021. "Noel Campbell lived a life defined by service," Speaker Montenegro said. "He served his country in uniform, protected our commun  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Rep. Leo Biasiucci's HB 2395 Encourages Student Fitness and Improves Transparency for Arizona Families Arizona State Representative Leo Biasiucci has introduced legislation to promote physical activity in public schools while giving parents clearer information when choosing a school for their children. House Bill 2395 establishes the Arizona School Fitness Program within the A  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Senator Finchem Honors the Life and Service of Former Representative Noel Campbell Senator Mark Finchem is honoring the life and legacy of former Arizona Representative Noel Campbell, who passed away at the age of 84. Representative Campbell was hurt in a motorcycle accident on January 20 and succumbed to his injuries on January 24. Before joining the Arizona Legi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Senator Rogers Advances Transparency Measure to Track Taxpayer-Funded Hospital Care, Protect Healthcare Resources Arizona hospitals are absorbing millions of dollars in uncompensated care each year, prompting Senator Wendy Rogers to again sponsor legislation to give taxpayers and lawmakers a clear picture of the costs and impacts on the healthcare system. SB 1051   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Senator Carroll Pushes Congress to Limit EPA Overreach, Protect Arizona Jobs Majority Whip Frank Carroll is advancing a measure today urging Congress to clearly define the Environmental Protection Agency's powers and to stop regulatory overreach that threatens Arizona jobs and economic growth. While the EPA's mission is to protect clean air, land, and water, the   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Senator Farnsworth Aims to Cut Red Tape, Strengthen Alternative Education Senator David Farnsworth is advancing legislation to cut red tape for Arizona's alternative education programs and schools. Alternative education programs serve students who need flexible, nontraditional learning options. By streamlining state requirements and restoring common-sense oversigh  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan 28, 2026: * * * Senator Finchem Advances Legislation to Prohibit Irreversible Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Senate Republicans are advancing legislation to block irreversible gender transition procedures on minors, drawing a firm line to protect children from permanent medical interventions before they can fully comprehend the lifelong consequences. The measure responds t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Introduce Resolution Calling on Attorney General Kris Mayes to Resign Senate Republicans are introducing SCR 1036 today, formally calling on Attorney General Kris Mayes to resign after she made public statements that dangerously misrepresented Arizona law and risked putting law enforcement officers and civilians in harm's way. This action comes   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Push Forward Parental Rights Measure After Hobbs Veto Senate Republicans are moving a commonsense parental rights ballot measure forward today as the Senate Government Committee advances SCR 1006, sponsored by Majority Leader John Kavanagh, putting parents back in charge of decisions involving their children at school. SCR 1006 asks voters to we  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Legislation Strengthening Coordination Between Local and Federal Law Enforcement Advances Committee Senator Wendy Rogers, Chair of the Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee, is closing a critical gap between local and federal law enforcement by advancing a bill to strengthen cooperation and clarify the rules that guide officers on the front lines. The legislation   more

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU Online earns 25 top 10 rankings in latest US News & World Report University also gets 8 top 3 spots, recognized as among nation's best online undergraduate and graduate programs By Carrie Peterson Arizona State University has once again been ranked among the best in the nation for online degree programs, earning more than two dozen top 10 spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs r  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Coalition Opposing Illegal "No Bond" Immigration Detention Policy * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition along with New York Attorney General Letitia James, filed an amicus brief opposing a federal policy that mandates the indefinite detention of many undocumented immigrants without the opportunity fo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: JUDGE RULES USDOT ILLEGALLY WITHHELD FUNDS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a federal judge issued a final ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) illegally withheld around $1 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program from Illinois, as  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 29 -- Delaware North issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Betly expands online casino offering through new partnership with Inspired Entertainment Delaware North's Betly iCasino in West Virginia today announced a new partnership with Inspired Entertainment, a leading provider of innovative online casino content. The collaboration brings a selection of Inspired's popular online casino titles to Betly players, further enhancing the app's growing lib  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Joins Amicus Brief Supporting International Students * Bryn Mawr has joined a number of public and private colleges and universities across the country in signing an amicus curiae or friend of the court brief in a suit brought by Harvard University on behalf of international students and scholars. Harvard is suing in the First Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a judge's preliminary injunction   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom deploys incident management resources and personnel to Tennessee amid deadly winter storm What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom announced the deployment of a highly trained team from California to help the people of Tennessee respond and recover from the severe winter storm impacting the eastern United States. * Governor Gavin Newsom today anno  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * EPA proposal lets upwind states off the hook for ozone pollution, shifting burdens to downwind communities WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Grijalva Joins Arizona State Legislature, City of Avondale in Honoring Legacy of Congressman Raul M. Grijalva Avondale, AZ -- Today, U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva joined Mayor Mike Pineda, members of the Avondale City Council, and community leaders for a park bench dedication honoring the life, service, and lasting legacy of Congressman Raul M. Grijalva  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Advances Cooperative Federalism to Improve Air Quality by Taking an Important Step to Reconsider Biden-era "Good Neighbor Plan" * Agency Proposes to Approve State Implementation Plans for Eight States WASHINGTON - On January 27, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed phase 1 of its reconsideration of the deeply flawed Biden-era "Good Neighbor Plan." Under phase 1,   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * FAFO: Senate Republicans Move to Crack Down on Foreign Adversary Threats Senate Republicans are taking a clear step today to protect public safety, consumer data, and critical infrastructure from foreign adversaries operating inside our state by advancing SB 1308. SB 1308, sponsored by Senate President Warren Petersen, cracks down on foreign-produced technology ti  more

OXFORD, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * From field to court, Miami athletic programs hitting their stride * Once a month, Miami University Athletics holds its all-staff meeting. It's an opportunity for feedback and suggestions, and the coaching staffs of the RedHawks' 18 varsity sports are regularly in attendance. But, that isn't the only time they are gathering. "I've come to find out that some of the coaches are having their own meetings together and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC endorses Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for reelection * WASHINGTON - Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement endorsing Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs in her reelection campaign. "Since flipping her seat in 2022, my   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs and Bipartisan Leaders Stand in Solidarity with Gila and Mohave Counties, Call on FEMA to Reverse Disaster Relief Denial * Appeal submitted outlines more than $100 million in physical damages Phoenix, AZ - Today Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan leaders from Arizona called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reverse its decision to deny Arizona's emerg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Husted leads bill to help seniors access food benefits Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) in introducing the bipartisan Delivering for Rural Seniors Act. This bill would establish a three-year pilot program under U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand home delivery options for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The CSFP is a federal food  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Justice Department Recognizes Arizona's Successful Completion of Disability Access Reforms at Statewide Corrections Facilities The Justice Department announced today the successful completion of reforms required under an agreement with the Arizona statewide prison system, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR). The Department concluded its Nov. 16  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Husted Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Food Deliveries for Rural Seniors * Legislation supports local food banks delivering nutrition assistance to rural seniors Today, Senators and Senate Aging Committee members Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Delivering for Rural Seniors Act, legislation that would help food banks and other local p  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 23.0 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Erasure of History and Science Spreads At National Parks Across the Country Today, The Washington Post reported that the administration's efforts erase history and science at national parks has spread to parks like the Grand Canyon, Glacier, and beyond. Per the Post, this month "Trump officials instructed staff to remove or edit signs and other informational materials   more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * A reel partnership * A new partnership between Northern Arizona University and the Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration that brings storytelling, creativity, education and community together. Launching with monthly film screenings, the partnership aims to create a shared space where students, faculty, filmmakers and the public can engage with power  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Report: Arizona's Data Center Future at Risk from Overregulation * Data centers are the unseen but indispensable infrastructure of the modern world, and Arizona has emerged as a national leader in the industry, reaping the economic benefits that go along with it. But Arizona's advantage is threatened by growing municipal backlash-and that's a trend that must be resisted if the state wa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Sanders Releases New Report Detailing How Trump's Plan to Privatize Public Education Hurts Students Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today released a new report finding that the Trump administration's school privatizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Sanders Releases New Report Detailing How Trump's Plan to Privatize Public Education Hurts Students Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today released a new report finding that the Trump administration's school privatization agenda threatens our nation's public schools and harms working-class students  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Senate Committee Advances Measure to Stop Sex Offenders From Evading Justice The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Elections is advancing legislation to better protect Arizona victims by closing a loophole that allows dangerous sexual predators to evade accountability. SB 1239, sponsored by former Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp, passed the committee with full   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Senate Committee Passes Bill to Ban Fluoride Additives in Arizona's Public Drinking Water The Senate Committee on Government is advancing legislation to ban the use of fluoride in Arizona's public water systems. SB 1019 passed out of the committee with only Republican support and will soon be considered by the full Senate body. SB 1019, sponsored by former Senate   more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Start your new year right with Campus Health Services * A new year means a new cold and flu season. If you are looking to fend off the upcoming fevers, chills and aches or hoping to knock out your 2026 physical, now is the perfect time to get acquainted with Campus Health Services (CHS). CHS offers primary care to students, faculty, staff members and their dependents ages 16 and older. With additi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Jan. 25, 2026, with Oman: * * * Joint Statement on the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Sultanate of Oman on the occasion of the Third U.S.-Oman Strategic Dialogue. His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali bin Issa al-Harthy, Under Secretary for Political Affairs at the Foreign Ministry of Oman, wel  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * State Inflation Data: Families' Costs Rose $700 More Under Biden Than Over the Same Period Under Trump New analysis from the Joint Economic Committee Republicans estimates how much more spending an average family in each state needed to purchase the same items during the first year of the Biden Administration compared to the first year under Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Trump's EPA Proposes to Reward States for Being Bad Neighbors * Washington, D.C. \- Today, the Trump administration released yet another coal industry handout by proposing to undo the Environmental Protection Agency's previous disapproval of State Implementation Plans from states failing to meet their Clean Air Act obligations under the federal ozone air quality standard. Previously in 202  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Champions School Choice During "National School Choice Week" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on expanding school choice. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville asked the witnesses questions related to how school choice is preparing the next generation for the future  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 28 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A takes leading operations role in NASA mission * The newly launched Pandora satellite became the first on-orbit NASA mission to be managed from the University of Arizona's Multi-Mission Operation Center, or MMOC, on Jan. 16, marking a milestone in the U of A's decades-long history in space research and exploration.Five days after Pandora launched into space via a SpaceX Falcon 9 on Jan. 11, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Upcoming Artemis II Space Mission Has Multiple Yuma Proving Ground Connections * NASA announced the first crewed mission of the Artemis II will fly around the moon after an opportune launch window sometime between early February and the end of April. The mission will culminate in the deployment of the Orion space capsule's parachutes, which were rigorously evaluated at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona,  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 27 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT's Online Programs Earn High Marks in US News Rankings The University of Tennessee, Knoxville earned "Best" status in the U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Education Programs, announced Jan. 27. The university's degree-granting distance-education programs earned high marks in multiple categories. UT rated particularly highly in three areas: Best Online Bachelor's Programs, Best Online U  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Talks About DHS Accountability and Funding * "Two Americans are dead at the hands of their government. That should demand the highest levels of accountability. It's that simple." Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly took to the Senate floor to discuss the urgent need to bring accountability to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and his opposition to the agency's funding  more