WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * "Only the People Can Save the People" -- Padilla Denounces Trump's Chaos and Lies, Pushes for Better Path Forward * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) delivered the Spanish language response to President Trump's State of the Union Address, exposing Trump's harmful lies and the chaos he has created in American commu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Alliance Defending Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing support for a proposed rule that would prohibit federal funding via Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for sex-rejecting medical procedures performed on minors. The ADF emphasized that the proposed rule is founded on a solid legal basis and aligns with federal obligations aimed at safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries, partic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * APS Parent Company Reports Increase in Profits While Arizonans Experience Ever Increasing Utility Bills * PHOENIX, AZ - Today during its fourth quarter financial results conference call, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, parent company of utility Arizona Public Service (APS), reported an increase in its annual profits. The results are in sharp contrast to what Arizonans and APS customers   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 26 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Arizona Attorney General Announces $1 Million Settlement with Weidner Property Management LLC in Rental Price-Fixing Case Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a settlement with Weidner Property Management LLC, resolving allegations that the company participated in an unlawful scheme to inflate rental prices through the use of revenue management software. The settle  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 26 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * House Republicans Pass HB 2762 to Require Clear Labels on Cell-Cultured Food Products Rep. Quang Nguyen's "Andy Groseta Act" requires packaging labels for cultivatedcell food products * House Republicans on Tuesday passed House Bill 2762, sponsored by State Representative Quang Nguyen, legislation that requires clear, plain-language labels on food products made from cultivate  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 26 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Senator Farnsworth Hosts Pivotal in Arizona, Showcasing the Future of Advanced Air Mobility Senator David Farnsworth, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations, Transportation, & Technology Committee, is taking significant steps to position Arizona as a national leader in next-generation transportation. Senator Farnsworth hosted leaders from Pivotal to highlight Arizon  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 26 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Pass Bills to Enhance Immigration Enforcement in Arizona Senate Republicans are taking action to enhance the state's immigration policies to better protect the sovereignty and safety of Arizona communities. Two immigration enforcement-related bills passed the Senate today with all Republicans voting in support, while all Democrats voted in opposi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 26 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Take On Family Court Abuse, Move to Restore Parental Rights, Protect Children Arizona Senate Republicans are advancing a sweeping slate of family court reforms designed to overhaul a system that has stripped away parental rights, traumatized children, and given unchecked power to court-appointed officials, all at the expense of Arizona families.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * At the People's State of the Union, Ansari Shares Story of Yari, Who is Dying in ICE Custody Last night, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) was joined by her guest, Sonia Almaraz, at MeidasTouch and MoveOn's "People's State of the Union," a rally counterprogramming President Donald Trump's address to Congress. Together, they shared the story of Yari, Sonia's loved one, who has spent more than a year det  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Dallas, Texas, for Manufacturing Institute's State of the Manufacturing Workforce Address DALLAS - The National Association of Manufacturers-the official partner of America250-continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufac  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 25 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * California Winery Challenges Government Mandate Forcing Businesses to Fund Speech * A California winery says the government is forcing it to fund speech it opposes, and now it's fighting back. With help from the Goldwater Institute, Flying Goat Cellars is challenging a Santa Barbara County mandate that requires wineries to pay a 1% fee and join a private marketing association against t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 25 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * California Winery Challenges Illegal Government Mandate * A California winery says the government is forcing it to fund speech it opposes, and now it's fighting back. With help from the Goldwater Institute, Flying Goat Cellars is challenging a Santa Barbara County mandate that requires wineries to pay a 1% fee and join a private marketing association against their will. For more than  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP's Border Patrol and Air and Marine Arrest a Cartel Scout * For More Information azcbppublicaffairs@cbp.dhs.gov YUMA, Ariz. - Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents in coordination with Yuma Air Branch Air and Marine agents arrested a cartel smuggling scout in the Sierra Pinta Mountains. The Yuma Sector Targeting and Intelligence Division has been investigati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Urges Movement on Legislation Codifying President Trump's Agenda Following State of the Union Address * Yesterday evening, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) attended the first State of the Union address of President Donald Trump's second term. The President's powerful speech outlined the significant progress his Administration has made over the past year and reaffirmed his commitment to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47037) on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Geographic Cost of Living Differences: In Brief" by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Cost of Living: When (Inflation) Versus Where (Geographic Differences) ... 1 Measures of Geographic COL Differences ... 1 Economic Considerations ... 4 Why Disparities Persist ... 4 Proxies for COL ... 4 Home Prices  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Statement on State of the Union Address * Today, Arizona Senator and 25-year Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, Arizonans didn't hear a real plan to lower costs or make their lives better. Instead, they heard more excuses from a president who promised to lower prices on 'day one' but has only   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging the Kennedy Vaccine Schedule and Unlawful Overhaul of Federal Childhood Immunization Policy Complaint Alleges RFK Jr. and CDC Bypassed Federal Law, Ignored Scientific Evidence, and Endangered Children by Gutting Recommended Childhood Vaccines * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Mexican Gray Wolf Numbers Reach 319 in Southwest * SILVER CITY, N.M. -The Arizona and New Mexico wildlife agencies today jointly announced that the number of endangered Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest grew by 33 last year -to 319 in 2025 from 286 in 2024. "It's inspiring that there are now hundreds of Mexican wolves in the Southwest, especially considering there were  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing support for the initiative to accelerate the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. NCPDP emphasizes the need for a collaborative and secure approach as the sector embraces advanced technologies. In its letter, NCPDP commended HHS for its focus on creating an environment that fosters in  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * A Note from Deputy Editor-in-Chief Joe Schatz and Energy and Environment Editorial Director Debra Kahn Dear Readers, Energy is rapidly becoming the central policy and political story of this moment -- it's shaping decisions in tech and AI, finance, defense, infrastructure and more, and it comes up constantly wherever and whenever we engage with you, our POLITICO Pro and E&E News subscribers. POLITICO has alway  more

MENLO PARK, California, Feb. 25 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory launches real-time discovery machine for monitoring the night sky * By Aaron Groff and Gaelle Suter Key takeaways:  * The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first alerts documenting astronomical events spotted by the observatory. * Among the first alerts are detections of supernovae, variable stars, active galactic nuclei,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * Public Land Leader Nominee Unwavering on Privatization Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee Steve Pearce Heard in Senate Committee * On Tuesday, February 2  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 26 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging the Kennedy vaccine schedule and unlawful overhaul of federal childhood immunization policy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's radical overhaul of the nation's   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ciscomani's Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani attended this year's State of the Union in Washington. Ciscomani was joined by Ben Menges, fifth generation cattle rancher from Safford, Arizona. Following President Trump's address, Congressman Ciscomani released this statement last night: "Great message tonight by Presid  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Announces FY27 Community Project Funding Request Process for Southern Arizona Today, Representative Adelita S. Grijalva announced that her office is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests, a process that allows Members of Congress to submit up to 20 community-driven projects for consideration in the federal approp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Statement Following State of The Union Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the below statement following the State of the Union address. You can view a video recording of the statement here. "Last night's state of the union address was completely detached from reality. Trump's speech was nearly two hours of rambling that failed to address the needs of wo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches Ad Campaign Holding Rep. Tom Barrett Accountable for Cutting Michiganders' Health Care and Raising Costs * This week, Reproductive Freedom for All launched a five-figure digital ad buy in U.S. House district MI-07 to remind voters that Representative Tom Barrett voted to cut Medicaid, "defund" Planned   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12902) on Feb. 24, 2026. The white paper is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman and R. Sam Garrett and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE America Act) and Federal Voter Registration Policy and Law This CRS In Focus provides an overview of existing voter registration policy and law in fede  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSFR) -- The Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District plans to repatriate 231 cultural items to Native American communities in Arizona under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the items include 148 unassociated funerary objects, 80 sacred objects, and three objects of cultural patrimony. Repatriation may occur on or after March 25, 2026. The funerary objects consis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps reports Q4 2025 financial results The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $560 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $44.9 million or 51 cents per share. Business notes : * The company has launched a transformation plan that targets annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining released the following testimony by Christopher French, associate chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Feb. 12, 2026, hearing on federal lands management and conservation-related legislation: * * * Chair Barrasso, Ranking Member Cortez Masto, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide testimony on  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Feb. 25 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * US poet laureate Joy Harjo to visit NAU for poetry reading * The Northern Arizona University Honors College will host Joy Harjo, the 23rd United States poet laureate, for a poetry reading and book signing on Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in Prochnow Auditorium. The ticketed event, part of the Nackard Family Honors Distinguished Speaker Series, is free and open to the public. The internationally reno  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on Feb. 24, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are seek  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Art Instructor Featured in ASC Black History Month Exhibition "Blaque" * PINE BLUFF, Ark. -The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas (ASC) is featuring Blaque by UAPB Art & Design Instructor Jonathan Rashad Wright as a highlight of its 2026 Black History Month programming. The opening reception was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5-7 p.m., launching an exhibition t  more

HAILEY, Idaho, Feb. 25 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Allows Ranchers to Kill Endangered Mexican Wolf ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A newly revealed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service document allows Catron County ranchers to kill any one endangered Mexican gray wolf who happens to be in the area of two grazing allotments near Quemado, New Mexico. The permit doesn't identify which wolf the ranchers can shoot, nor does it specify livestock lo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 26 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Mexican Gray Wolf Numbers Reach 319 in Southwest We urge agencies to do more to address the political, geographic, and genetic barriers that continue to hinder and threaten recovery * SILVER CITY, N.M.-- The Arizona and New Mexico wildlife agencies today jointly announced that the number of endangered Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest grew by 33 last year -- from 286 in 2024 to   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 25 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Allows Ranchers to Kill Endangered Mexican Wolf Research has consistently found that killing wolves does not reliably reduce livestock depredations and can increase conflict * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A newly revealed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service document allows Catron County ranchers to kill any one endangered Mexican gray wolf who happens to be in the area of two grazing allotm  more