TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 7 -- The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * AAPS Expands Lawsuit Against the Biden Administration and Specialty Boards Update 2/6/2026 AAPS Educational Foundation Files Reply Brief of Appellants with U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - https://aapsonline.org/judicial/aaps-v-abim-02-06-2026.pdf Update 12/2/2025 AAPS Educational Foundation Files Brief of Appellants with U.S. Court of Appeals  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers extensive spring sports coverage across baseball, lacrosse and softball * * 140+ live events on ACCN * 750+ additional events available on ACC Network Extra * Comprehensive ACC Championship coverage across all four sports ACC Network (ACCN), the 24/7 national platform dedicated to ACC sports, will deliver an expansive slate of spring sports  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 7 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Arizona Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional Court rules that multiple Arizona abortion restrictions violate 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights * An Arizona state court today permanently blocked several burdensome and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions, including a law forcing patients to make  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * After Community Backlash, Stanton Ansari, Grijalva Demand Transparency on Surprise Detention Facility * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04),and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent two letters demanding greater transparency regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent acquisition of a warehouse reportedly intended to be converted into a 1,500-be  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * After Community Backlash, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Transparency on Surprise Detention Facility * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent two letters demanding greater transparency regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) recent acquisition of a warehouse reportedly intended to be converted into a 1,50  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Senator Angela Al  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Farmers Appreciate EPA's Science-Based Approach American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA finalizing the registration of dicamba products. "Farmers appreciate the decision by Administrator Lee Zeldin and the EPA to release a new registration and updated label for dicamba, an important herbicide that allows farmers to grow safe and healt  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces 10-Year Prison Sentence for Repeat Drug Trafficker Who Delivered 30 Pounds of Methamphetamine for Mexican Drug-Trafficking Organization Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Emilio Lopez, 23, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on January 29, 2026 after being convicted of Transportation of a Dangerous Drug for Sale, a Class 2 felony. On July 18, 2025,  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Fight Against Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions Attorney General Kris Mayes today issued the following statement on the ruling in Isaacson v. State of Arizona, a case brought by plaintiffs to strike down unconstitutional abortion restrictions after the passage of Prop 139: Today's ruling is a major victory for Arizona women, families, and their doctors. The c  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Rep. Wilmeth's Constitutional Adjournment Measure Advances Through House Committee Legislation sponsored by State Representative Justin Wilmeth to set a firm April 30 adjournment deadline for regular legislative sessions passed the House Government Committee on Wednesday. House Concurrent Resolution 2005 proposes a constitutional requirement that the Arizona Legislature adjourn   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senator Finchem Advances Sweeping Family Court Reforms as Democrats Defend a System that Traumatizes Kids, Families Senator Mark Finchem, Chairman of the Joint Legislative Ad Hoc Committee on Family Court Orders, is taking decisive action to rebalance Arizona's family court system by advancing a slate of bold reforms that prioritize the needs of children and parents   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Advance Legislation to Deliver Tax Relief Amid Hobbs' Filing Chaos Former Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp is taking decisive action to protect Arizona patients and local pharmacies with legislation tWith tax filing season underway across Arizona, Senate Republicans are advancing legislation to bring Arizona law in line with the tax forms already  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Send Condolences Following Fatal DPS Helicopter Crash Responding to an Active Shooter Incident Arizona Senate Republicans are mourning the loss of a DPS pilot and a DPS trooper medic who died when an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter crashed while responding to assist the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agen  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 7 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Vice Chair Walden Releases Statement on Project Baccara The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 5-0 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 to approve a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) for Baccara Power's proposed 700.2 megawatt natural gas-fired electric generation plant that will provide power to their planned data center complex. The co-located power generation f  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 6 [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: * * * Arizona Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional * PHOENIX -An Arizona state court today permanently blocked several burdensome and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions, including a law forcing patients to make   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Arizona Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional Court rules that multiple Arizona abortion restrictions violate 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights * Today, an Arizona state court permanently blocked several burdensome and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions, including a law forcing patients to make two separate trip  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment of Andy Gaona to Arizona Court of Appeals * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of D. Andrew ("Andy") Gaona to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. Gaona entered private practice with Perkins Coie LLP in 2011 following a clerkship with Justice Andrew D. Hurwitz of the Arizona Supreme Court. He later joined Coppersmith   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Moran, Pettersen, Ciscomani Re-Intro Bipartisan Bill to Help Tribes, Rural Communities Access Funding for Water Conservation * Water Project Navigators Act would create grant navigator positions to help states, water districts, and Tribes secure federal funding WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Jerry Moran along with Representatives Brittany Pettersen and J  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * House Appropriations Committee Approves Resolutions Affirming Israel's Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria State Representative David Livingston, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced committee approval of House Resolution 2002 and House Concurrent Resolution 2047, legislation affirming Israel's sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and directing Arizona to us  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * House Republicans Censure Attorney General Mayes, Call for Resignation Over Dangerous Statements Targeting Law Enforcement Arizona House Republicans today passed House Resolution 2004, censuring Attorney General Kris Mayes and calling for her resignation after public statements that endangered law enforcement officers and undermined the rule of law. Sponsored by State Representa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Presses Trump for Action to Lower Food Costs for Arizona Families * "Arizona families cannot continue to bear the cost of rising food prices." Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly pressed President Trump on how his administration's actions are driving up already high food costs for families across Arizona and the country, despite the President's repeated claims that grocery prices are "all down" a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Introduce Legislation to Cut Red Tape, Speed Up North Rim Restoration * Read more about it here Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego introduced the North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act to expedite clean up and restoration efforts following last year's devastating Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires to support local communities and small businesses. The Hou  more

HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, Feb. 7 -- Stellantis, a constellation of 14 automotive brands and two mobility arms that are about more than transportation, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * LG Energy Solution to Acquire Full Ownership of NextStar Energy in Joint Strategic Decision with Stellantis * Ownership transition reflects a mutually agreed, strategic decision by LG Energy Solution and Stellantis, undertaken in consultation with NextStar Energy. * Stellantis to sell   more

KINGMAN, Arizona, Feb. 7 -- Mohave College issued the following news release: * * * Mohave College Esports compete in first NJCAAE VALORANT league match MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College Esports reached a new milestone as it competed in its first-ever VALORANT league match through the National Junior Collegiate Athletics Association of Esports (NJCAAE). The Bighorns Division 3 VALORANT team faced the Monroe College Mustangs in a best-of-three series. Mohave College went 0-2 in the match, but th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * National Debt Hits $38.56 Trillion, Increased $2.35 Trillion Year over Year, $6.43 Billion Per Day Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Debt Update for February, including the national debt's interest rate and composition as of January 2026. As of February 4, 2026, total gross national debt is $38.56 trillion. Relative to one y  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: * * * New Research Highlights the Need for Paid Leave in 37 States "Paid Leave Means a Stronger Nation" makes the case for a nationwide paid family and medical leave law to help working families in every state * As the nation marks 33 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the law that allows people to take unpaid time off from work for caregiving or their own health,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Applauds Arizona Court Decision Striking Down Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions * Phoenix, AZ -Today, an Arizona state court ruled that several burdensome and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions are unconstitutional under the 2024 voter-approved state protections for reproductive freedom enshrined b  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Seattle Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison Following September 2025 Conviction by Jury for Role in Transnational Drug Trafficking Organization A resident of Seattle, Washington, was sentenced in federal court to 420 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, on his conviction of violating federal narco  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Bill to Lock In Election Safeguards, Protect Overseas Military Ballots Senate Judiciary & Elections Committee Chair Wendy Rogers is taking action to lock in election rules that protect military voters, eliminate calendar confusion, and reinforce transparency at polling locations statewide with SB 1425 passing the Senate today. SB 1425 permanently moves  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Lonna Jackson-Street, chairwoman of the Spirit Lake Tribal Council, Fort Totten, North Dakota, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Justice and Safety for Native Children: Examining Title II of the Draft Native Children's Commission Implementation Act": * * * Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, Senator Hoeven and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the   more

TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 7 -- The city of Tucson issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Public Input Requested on Data Center Regulations The City of Tucson invites community members to participate in public meetings to provide input on proposed new regulations for large-scale data centers. These meetings are intended to present considerations for a potential amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to establish standards and regulations for this land use. Four public meetings   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: Down with DEI Mandates * Despite the national backlash to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), many universities across the country still require their employees to undergo trainings based on the divisive ideology. It's time for that to end. That's why the Goldwater Institute is going all the way to the Arizona Supreme Court to ask the justices to allow Arizona State   more