PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * 'One Big Beautiful Implementation' Continues: House Republicans Advance SNAP Reforms to Cut Fraud, Lower Error Rates, and Protect Eligible Families Arizona House Republicans will continue their implementation of federal reforms under H.R. 1 on Monday as the House Health and Human Services Committee meets to advance legislation focused on strengthening the integrity of the Supplem  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over 'Declaring a National Energy Emergency' Executive Order * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongs ide a multistate coalition, filed an amended complaint (PDF) expanding its ongoing legal challenge to President Donald Trump's Executive Order (EO) entitled "Declaring a National Energy Emergency.  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * AHCCCS Director Virginia "Ginny" Rountree Resigns for Personal Health Concerns * Phoenix, AZ - Today, AHCCCS Director Virginia "Ginny" Rountree announced her resignation from AHCCCS due to personal health reasons. "After deep consideration and conversations with my family, I have made the difficult decision to step down from my role as Director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment Syste  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * AI-Integrated Coursework Strengthens Learning * Study finds structured AI activities help adult learners strengthen key learning outcomes and prepare for AI-enabled roles University of Phoenix announces the publication of " Bridging the AI skills gap: A blueprint for future-proofing the workforce by including industry advisory councils for undergraduate environmental science program course redesi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Allegiant Air has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding FAA Docket No. FAA 2025 5571 and Airspace Docket No. 25 AWP 172, which involves amendments to Class D airspace and the establishment of Class E airspace at Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) and Phoenix, Arizona. The airline, which operates out of Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA), has voiced concerns about the proposed increase in the vertical limit of Class D airspace at Cha  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Senator Shamp Moves to Shut Down Corporate Middlemen Driving Up Prescription Drug Costs Former Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is taking decisive action to protect Arizona patients and local pharmacies with legislation to crack down on corporate middlemen who profit by controlling where prescriptions are filled and how much families pay. SB 1545 prohibits pharmac  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads with Compassion, Stands Up for Seniors Across America * OAKLAND -Co-leading a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general, California Attorney General Bonta today filed a comment letter that challenges the federal government's Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices * February 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION * Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT IN CHALLENGE TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S "NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY" * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 16 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint expanding their ongoing legal challenge to the Trump administration's so-called "National Energy Emergency" executive order. The executive order (EO) short-cuts critical en  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartfor  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Feb. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Behind the scenes of fan health: Mayo Clinic marks 25 years as WM Phoenix Open medical sponsor * SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -As the WM Phoenix Open prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of golf fans to TPC Scottsdale, tournament organizers and Mayo Clinic will offer media a behind-the-scenes look at the on-site medical operations that support one of the world's largest sporting events.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Bonus Journeys, the Iconic Global Offer, Has Returned: World of Hyatt Members Can Turn Epic Adventures Around the Globe into Future Stays * Stay anywhere. Earn everywhere. Members can earn up to 28,000 Bonus Points at participating World of Hyatt hotels and resorts worldwide with extra earnings at Hyatt Place and Hyatt Select hotels. CHICAGO (February 2, 20  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The California Four Wheel Drive Association (Cal4Wheel) and the American Sand Association (ASA) have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) addressing the recently proposed Incidental Take Permit application and the accompanying Draft Habitat Conservation Plan specifically related to the Oceano Dunes District in San Luis Obispo County, California. The organizations, representing tens of thousands of off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiast  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sport Day * For National Girls and Women in Sport Day on Feb. 4, hear from student-athletes across NAU Athletics about the first time they picked up a ball or club or laced on running shoes, their best moments wearing blue and gold and how their athletic careers are helping prepare them for their professional careers, in their sport or in an office. Lizzle Neal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Designates Xchange Alpha LLC as a Contract Market * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it has issued an order designating Xchange Alpha LLC as a designated contract market under Section 5 of the Commodity Exchange Act. Xchange Alpha is registered in Delaware and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The CFTC determined Xchange Alpha demonstrated its  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- A coalition of professional scientists has issued a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's proposal for a nationwide environmental assessment focused on post-fire salvage logging. The scientists, who specialize in ecological sciences and natural resource management, have expressed serious concerns regarding potential environmental risks associated with the agency's streamlined review processes. They argue that this approa  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN golf: WM Phoenix Open on PGA TOUR LIVE, TGL Match 7 featuring Atlanta vs. Jupiter Links * ESPN golf highlights * Monday: TGL action tees off the week with Match 7 as Atlanta Drive GC's Chris Gotterup, Lucas Glover and Billy Horschel take on Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links Golf Club, with Akshay Bhatia, Max Homa and Kevin Kisner (ESPN & ESPN App). * Thursday-Sunday  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN set to showcase more than 3,200 regular season softball games across networks * * Nearly 150 games across ESPN linear networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network * 16 top 10 regular season matchups * Nearly 2,600 regular season games on ESPN+ * Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Returns for Seventh Year * Conference Championships  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Featured Spotlight: NAU Online * * NAU Online moved up on two U.S. News and World Report rankings lists released for 2026. The program is now tied for No. 38 on the Best Online Bachelor's Program list and No. 23 on the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans list. NAU Online now ranks within the top 10% of online bachelor's programs evaluated. *** Original text here: https://news.nau.edu/featu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * House Passes Major Veteran Education and Workforce Opportunity Reform Bills Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Chairman Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), released the following statements after the House passed two key, bipartisan  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * House Retains Independent Counsel to Probe Hobbs DCS Pay-to-Play Scandal House Speaker Steve Montenegro today announced that the House advisory team investigating Governor Katie Hobbs' Department of Child Safety has engaged outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the pay-to-play scandal involving Sunshine Residential Homes. At the recommendation of the advis  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * In the Spotlight: Feb. 2-6, 2026 * NAU Online moved up on two U.S. News and World Report rankings lists released for 2026. The program is now tied for No. 38 on the Best Online Bachelor's Program list and No. 23 on the Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans list. NAU Online now ranks within the top 10% of online bachelor's programs evaluated. * Nicole Ferschke, associate clinical professor for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues for FBI Public Corruption Unit Records on Lawfare against Trump * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for records regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Public Corruption Unit's investigation of Donald Trump codenamed "Arctic Frost." The investigation was p  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Kolodin Election Integrity Bill Passes House, Protects Military Voters and Strengthens Oversight The Arizona House of Representatives today passed House Bill 2022, bipartisan election integrity legislation sponsored by State Representative Alexander Kolodin that ensures Arizona elections comply with federal law while protecting the voting rights of overseas military members and i  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Learn to save a life with CPR at Super Bowl LX * DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2026 -Football fans can learn how to save a life during this year's Super Bowl Experience. The American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers(tm) Mobile CPR Unit will be on site at the National Football League's (NFL) Super Bowl Experience taking place at the Moscone Convention Center in downtown San Franc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (MGAA) has raised substantial concerns regarding the proposed airspace changes outlined in the public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Docket No. FAA-2025-5571. The authority, supported by numerous regional stakeholders, is actively engaged in the Phoenix Area Modernization Project (PAMP), advocating for a more comprehensive approach to the area's airspace. MGAA claims that the proposed alterations overlook crit  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * More than microchips: Arizona's blueprint for building a high-tech workforce * Arizona's rise as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing is reshaping the state's economy. Rapid technology and infrastructure development - supported by multibillion-dollar investments from corporations including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company - are driving the growth of an innovation ecosystem critic  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Foundation Welcomes Premier Students into "Next Gen" 2026 Cohort * The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to host the 2026 NASDA Next Generation (Next Gen) program at the 2026 NASDA Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1-4., 2026. This program brings tog  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Natrona Collective Health Trust gifts Masterson Place to Banner Health Historic hospitality home continues mission of supporting patients and families in Casper * CASPER, Wyo. - The Natrona Collective Health Trust has gifted Masterson Place to Banner Health, ensuring the continuation of a vital community resource that has provided affordable accommodations to patients and families seeking medical care in Casp  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. (  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * New EEI Podcast: Analysis Finds U.S. Electricity Rates Have Remained Stable in Majority of States The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today released a new episode of its Electric Perspectives podcast featuring EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney and Matt DeCourcey, vice president of the Energy Practice at Charles River Associates (CRA). During the conversation, they discussed CRA's n  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters * A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and demographic indicators associated with elevated serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances among U.S. career firefighters. This research from University of Arizona and Arizona State Univ  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals hire Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as new head coach Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor A week removed from a heartbreaking NFC Championship Game loss to an NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams are also losing their offensive coordinator to a division adversary. The Arizona Cardinals are hiring Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian R  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jared Goff says Drew Petzing a 'home run hire' for Lions offense: We'll 'run what we're best at' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer SAN FRANCISCO -- Jared Goff is set to break in his fourth offensive coordinator in six seasons with the Detroit Lions following the hire of Drew Petzing. After joining the NFC's Pro Bowl Games roster as a replacement, Goff said Monday that he's pumped to immerse himself in the ne  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer Sin City has eyes on its next head coach -- even if it will have to wait. The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday, per sources. Las Vegas can't officia  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rams' Sean McVay has 'fingers crossed' Matthew Stafford returns, discusses OC search, player futures Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer Rams head coach Sean McVay isn't going anywhere after his newest contract extension, and he'd certainly love it if several of his best players returned with him for the 2026 NFL season. Multiple Rams players have been mentioned as potentially pondering retirement, most notably  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces New Appointments, Including Commissioners for Health and Correction * Mamdani appoints Stanley Richards to lead Department of Correction, the first formerly incarcerated individual to lead the agency in city history * Appointments also include Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Veterans' Services, and Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings * Toda  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Professor Illegally Forced into DEI Training Deserves His Day in Court * When Arizona State University professor Owen Anderson was illegally forced to take a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training to keep his job, he sued. But a court ruled that he didn't have the right to challenge the illegal mandate. Now the Goldwater Institute is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to allow Ow  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Hosts FEMA in Gila County as Updated Major Disaster Declaration Request Is Considered * On Thursday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) hosted Gregg Phillips, the Associate Administrator for FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, in Globe to meet with local officials regarding last September's devastating flooding. Since the disaster, communities across Gila County have faced widespread damage to homes, business  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 2 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Using AI to uncover the secret lives of fungi * Fungi are the hidden architects of our ecosystems, acting as everything from helpful partners for plants to aggressive decomposers that recycle dead wood. However, many fungi don't stick to just one job; they can switch lifestyles depending on their environment. Understanding this flexibility is vital for predicting how forests and farms will react to c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Veolia Environmental Services Employee Slams Teamsters With Federal Charges for Illegal Termination Threats * Worker maintains that Teamsters Local 63 officials threatened to have her fired for not joining the union and refusing to pay for union politics Colton, CA (February 2, 2026) - An employee of medical waste management firm Veolia Environmental Services has j  more