LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department)  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted on Drug, Firearm and Material Support of Terrorism Charges CHICAGO -- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of the violent Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on drug, firearm, and material support of terrorism charges. JESUS OMAR IBARRA FELIX led an armed security group   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Newer groundwater associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease Highlights * A new study has found people whose drinking water came from newer groundwater had a higher risk of Parkinson's disease than those whose water came from older groundwater. * The study does not prove that newer groundwater causes Parkinson's; it only shows an association. * Old  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and com  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by Tim Andrews: * * * Utah's H.B. 337: A Costly Tax Hike That Will Hurt Families, Small Businesses, and State Revenue Earlier today, Americans for Tax Reform sent the Utah State Senate Business and Labor Committee a letter urging them to oppose the disastrous HB337, a bill that would slug consumers with a series of tax hikes that will hurt working families and small businesses, fail to raise the   more

PASADENA, California, March 3 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ancient Zircon Crystals Provide a Window into Early Earth History * There are many open questions about how our planet formed 4.55 billion years ago: When did plate tectonics start? When did the earth's mantle begin to vigorously circulate in a process called convection? What was Earth like early in its lifetime? Because no rock records from the earliest years of the earth remain, researc  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Anheuser-Busch's Craft Beer Portfolio is Off to Its Best Start Yet in 2026 * In 2025, Anheuser-Busch's craft beer portfolio drove profitability and market share growth for the larger company and had its best year of performance in nearly a decade. As reported by industry analysts at Bump Williams Consulting, three of the top five fastest-growing craft brewe  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari on Clintons' Deposition: "We Are Sitting Through an Incredibly Unserious Clown Show of a Deposition" * WASHINGTON - Last week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), a member of the House Oversight Committee, traveled to Chappaqua, New York, to take part in the Clintons' deposition. Ansari slammed the Department of Justice and House Republicans for failing to hold this Epstein administr  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Appeals Court Agrees EPA Failed to Protect Endangered Wildlife From Cadmium Water Pollution * SAN FRANCISCO-The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a district court decision that the Environmental Protection Agency violated the Endangered Species Act in 2016 when it failed to assess harms to endangered species before nearly tripling the levels of the heavy metal   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Files Expert Testimony Showing APS Rate Hike Could Be Cut from 14% to 3%, Saving Arizona Families $220 a Year Attorney General Mayes today announced that her office has filed expert testimony with the Arizona Corporation Commission showing that Arizona Public Service's proposed 14% rate increase is unjustified and could be reduced to just 3% while s  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes' Civil Rights Division Recovers Over $2 Million for Discrimination Victims in Fiscal Year 2025 Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Arizona Attorney General's Office Civil Rights Division recovered over $2 million in monetary relief for victims of discrimination in fiscal year 2025, resolving 128 cases through litigation and alternat  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 3 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * Public comment begins for Tentative Five-Year Construction Program ADOT's proposed 2027-2031 focus: upgrading pavement and improving major corridors * The Arizona Department of Transportation is targeting pavement improvements and expanding several key highways in the $9.85 billion Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for 2027-2031. The agency  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * House Passes Rep. Wilmeth's HCR 2005 to Set April 30 Adjournment Deadline The Arizona House of Representatives on Monday passed House Concurrent Resolution 2005, sponsored by State Representative Justin Wilmeth, by a bipartisan vote of 42 to 14. HCR 2005 proposes a constitutional requirement that the Legislature adjourn its regular session no later than April 30 each year. The  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 3 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * House Republicans Pass Cade's Law to Make Online Suicide Encouragement of Minors a Felony Rep. Pamela Carter's HB 2665 expands manslaughter to cover adults who knowingly push a minor toward suicide through targeted messages * The Arizona House of Representatives today approved House Bill 2665, sponsored by State Representative Pamela Carter, expanding Arizona's manslaughter l  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on March 3, 2206: * * * House Republicans Vote to Protect DPS From AG Mayes and Fund Public Safety Priorities All House Democrats vote NO on HB 2993, which ensures independent legal counsel for DPS and redirects $6.4 million for urgent operational shortfalls * House Republicans on Monday passed House Bill 2993, legislation sponsored by House Speaker Steve Montenegro to protect Arizona law enforcemen  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Push Commonsense AI Labeling to Stop Deepfakes from Fooling Voters, Harming Kids, Scamming Arizonans Senate Republicans are taking a forward-looking approach to emerging technology by advancing legislation to address AI-generated deepfakes and protect the public from digital deception. As manipulated images, audio, and video become more convincin  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Rep. Quang Nguyen to Honor Crew of PCU Arizona on House Floor Public invited to attend March 17 tribute recognizing the sailors serving aboard the future USS Arizona (SSN-803) * State Representative Quang Nguyen will welcome the sailors of PCU Arizona to the Arizona House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. The crew will be introduced on the House floo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 3 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Act on Audit Findings to Fix Broken Chiropractic Board Oversight Senate Republicans are taking action today to fix serious oversight failures at Arizona's State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, passing legislation to restore accountability after troubling audit findings revealed widespread problems. Every Senate Democrat voted no. SB 1021, spon  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 3 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Act to Cut Government Red Tape Driving Up Housing Costs Senate Republicans are taking action to lower the cost of housing in Arizona, passing a pair of bills sponsored by Senator Shawnna Bolick aimed at removing government mandates and regulatory delays that are making homes more expensive to build and buy. As many working-class families remain   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Court Rules Arizona Business Qualifies for "Processing Operation" Use Tax Exemption The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that Angelica Textile Services, LP qualifies for a use tax exemption as a "processing operation" under Arizona law. Angelica rents reusable healthcare textiles--such as bedsheets, patient gowns, and surgical scrubs--to hospitals, outpatient facilities, and long-te  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Arizona State University, Tempe, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) initiative. The university cites potential negative impacts on students who are enrolled less than full-time and the interpretations of professional degree definitions related to enhanced unsubsidized student loan limits. ASU is known for its large and diverse   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a comment letter strongly objecting to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) interim final rule that seeks to preemp  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit supporting a petition for rehearing en banc of a Ninth Circuit panel's ruling that weakens a Washingto  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans * Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * Broadcasters From Across the Country Gather in Nation's Capital for NAB State Leadership Conference * Advocates Highlight Ownership Reform, AM Radio and the Future of Local Broadcasting WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, broadcasters from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) annual State Leadership Conference (SLC)  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Leads Arizona Republican Delegation in Formal Opposition to Flawed Colorado River Draft Plan * Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) led Arizona's Republican Members of Congress in submitting a formal comment letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expressing serious concerns with the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Post-2026 Operational Guidelines for Lake Powell  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Ciscomani Secures a Total of $34.1 Million for AZ-06 Community Projects * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani is proud to have secured a total of $34.1 million for community projects in Arizona Sixth Congressional District for Fiscal Year 2026. This community project funding (CPF) will be allocated to 15 total projects throughout all 5 counties in AZ-06. Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Ciscomani's Critical Mineral Legislation Passes the House * Washington, D.C. - Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani to support American energy independence, bolster domestic critical supply chains, and support responsible resource development across the country passed the House today. The Critical Mineral Consistency Act (H.R. 755) aligns the Departments of En  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Disability Rights Arizona, the state's designated Protection & Advocacy agency, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to proposed rule changes that could dismantle vital accessibility requirements for new construction projects. The proposed changes (Docket DOE-HQ-2025-0015 and DOE-HQ-2025-0024) aim to rescind critical provisions ensuring compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which mandates accessibil  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of 24 national and 44 state or local epilepsy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model. The groups urged CMS to withdraw the GUARD Model, arguing that it would threaten access to anti-seizure medications covered under Medicare's Six Protected Classes policy and rely on cost effectiveness  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, March 4 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news: * * * Daylight Saving: Why does it take an act of Congress? The saying goes that it takes an act of Congress to get something done. That includes Daylight Saving Time (DST). "Yes, it would take an act of Congress to do away with Daylight Saving Time," said Mike Martinez, assistant professor of legal studies at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). "Initially, reasons that included concerns about child safety wh  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals inform QB Kyler Murray they will release him at start of new league year Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The expectation has become reality in Arizona: The Kyler Murray era is over. The Cardinals have informed Murray they are releasing him at the start of the new league year, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Rapoport added that Murray is due $36.8 million in guarantees for 2  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit * North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson recently reaffirmed his commitment to the state's ongoing lawsuit against RealPage and several landlords sued by the state for utilizing RealPage software. On February 12, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office released a video about the state's recent   more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, March 3 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Permafrost is key to carbon storage. That makes northern wildfires even more dangerous * The devastating wildfires in northern Canada in recent years have climate consequences that go far beyond smoke and carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, according to a new study co-authored by two NAU researchers. The study, which looked at the various effects of fire in northern Canada and Alaska, wasn'  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED UNANIMOUSLY: Congresswoman Lee's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen the Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Juan Ciscomani's (AZ-06) bipartisan Critical Mineral Consistency Act (H.R. 755) passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. This legislation will strengthen the domestic supply of critical mineral  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again. * Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Tucson Man Who Shot at Border Patrol Helicopter Indicted for Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer TUCSON, Ariz. - Last week, a federal grand jury in Tucson returned a five-count indictment against Patrick Gary Schlegel, 34, of Tucson, Arizona, for Transportation of Illegal Aliens for Profit, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Assault   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU public service scholars earn prestigious national recognition Two South Dakota State University students from the Mike Huether Public Service Academy have earned prestigious national recognition, demonstrating how SDSU's newest academic program is already making waves beyond South Dakota. Masume Krol, a political science major and member of the academy's inaugural cohort, participated in t  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: * * * Secret food chemicals: New analysis finds over 100 unreviewed substances added to products EWG identified 49 chemicals in common grocery products the FDA never reviewed for safety * Over 100 chemicals of unknown safety are hiding in the food Americans eat every day - including sports drinks, snack bars, cereals and much more - according to a new analysis by the Environmental Working Gro  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 3 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Senate Passes Contracting Oversight Bill Following Hobbs Administration Scandals Senate Republicans are taking action to restore transparency and accountability in state government contracting following a series of scandals under Governor Katie Hobbs' administration, passing legislation designed to prevent political favoritism and strengthen protections for Arizona  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Stan Jurga Sr. Passes Away * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS and SHIRLEY, MASSACHUSETTS (March 2, 2026) - Stan Jurga Sr.'s influence on the sporting goods industry is on display to millions of people during the baseball season. Fans who are watching games from the major league level on down are likely to see a catcher wearing All-Sta  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP to Seek Temporary Summer Rate Decrease * To help provide bill relief to customers during the hottest time of the year, Salt River Project (SRP) management will propose a temporary overall 3 percent summer price decrease through a reduction in its Fuel and Purchased Power Adjustment Mechanism (FPPAM). If approved by the SRP Board Fi  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Jason Bowling, CEO of Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative, Sierra Vista, Arizona, on behalf of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Committee, thank you for   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of California Santa Barbara campus repository for archaeological and ethnographic collections is preparing to repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice issued by the National Park Service, the repository has completed an inventory and determined there is a cultural affiliation between the remains  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Mason Baker, CEO and general manager of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, Salt Lake City, on behalf of the American Public Power Association, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * I. Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of Utah Associated   more