PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * 19 States Agree: It's Time for Supreme Court to Affirm Parental Rights * A local school social worker had no right to aid Amber Lavigne's 13-year-old in a so-called "gender transition" without Amber's consent. And the school's leaders had no right to back a plan to keep Amber in the dark about it. Now, after years of litigation and national media attention, 19 states have joined the Go  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration To Restore Billions In Disaster Mitigation Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 23 states today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination the Building Resilien  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer healthcare plans. The   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Highlights Department's Consumer Protection Resources * LANSING - As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is highlighting some of the work her office does to protect Michigan residents. From mediating consumer complaints to advocating for stronger protections, the Department of Attorney General has a proven track record of  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted in Chicago 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 known as t  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation issued the following news release: * * * Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX: Open Vehicle Recall Search Tool Reaches 10 Billion Checks Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS): No-cost safety tool raises consumer awareness, improves road safety * The Vehicle Recall Search Service, a powerful no-cost safety tool built by Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX, has checked vehicles in the U.S. more than 10 billion tim  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 7 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Misuse of Public Funds and Forgery Convictions Against Former Yuma Elementary School District Employee Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that a former Yuma Elementary School District employee, Mercedes Brena (a.k.a. Mercedes Ruiz) has been convicted of two felonies -- Misuse of Public Monies, a Class 4 Felony, and Possession of a  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 7 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Senator Hoffman Slams Hobbs' "Partisan" Veto of Charlie Kirk License Plate Bill Senator Jake Hoffman is condemning Governor Katie Hobbs for vetoing SB 1439, legislation that would have authorized an optional specialty license plate recognizing Charlie Kirk and supporting civic engagement efforts. In her veto letter, Hobbs claimed the measure "inserts politics into  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Republic: Juan Ciscomani "Top Recipient of Cash" from Known Predator and "Bestie" Tony Gonzales * Will Ciscomani return the $30,000 his " bestie " Gonzales gave his campaign? A bombshell report from the Arizona Republic reveals that vulnerable Republican Juan Ciscomani was the top recipient of campaign cash from " predator " and disgraced Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales.  more

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Arizona Workers and Advocates Call Out "Reckless" Decision to Delay Heat Safety Rules Putting Lives at Risk After Hottest Winter on Record Workers and advocates turn to the Industrial Commission of Arizona to directly advance a strong, enforceable heat standard * The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Committee decl  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends pro-life students at the Supreme Court * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 15-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Supreme Court supporting a high school student who was prohibited from expressing her pro-life views inside her school. "Deeply held beliefs don't stop when a student enters the doors of their school  more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Bear Down 100: Capturing history at the CCP * As part of the 100th anniversary of our motto, "Bear Down," the University of Arizona is looking back at several of the most remarkable moments and accomplishments in the university's illustrious history, with an eye toward the "Bear Down" moments of the future. Living the values of "Bear Down" and capturing the perfect picture often involve a lot of   more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Bear Down 100: Tagging an asteroid * As part of the 100th anniversary of our motto, "Bear Down," the University of Arizona is looking back at several of the most remarkable moments and accomplishments in the university's illustrious history, with an eye toward the "Bear Down" moments of the future. Made from the leftover material of a solar system that took shape more than 4.5 billion years ago,   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Arizona 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 4.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Arizona, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 132,000. Nationwide, union mem  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Sen. Mark Kelly Lead Bipartisan Resolution Designating March 5th as National Slam the Scam Day Today, Chairman Rick Scott and Senator Mark Kelly announced the introduction of their resolution to designate March 5th as National Slam the Scam Day to raise awareness about scams targeting older Americans. While one in   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release: * * * Cincinnati fentanyl dealer sentenced to 18 years in prison CINCINNATI - A defendant who led a significant fentanyl trafficking organization in Cincinnati was sentenced in federal court today to 216 months in prison. Quinell Hadden, 38, of Cincinnati, was responsible for obtaining and distributing hundreds of kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine.   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal Illegal Alien in ICE Custody Passes Away in Scottsdale, Arizona * SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -Emanuel Cleeford Damas, a criminal illegal alien from Haiti currently facing criminal charges for assault and battery, died at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center (SOMC) John C. Lincoln Medical Center while in ICE custody on March 2, 2026, at Scottsdal  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following research: * * * Secret GRAS: How 100+ food chemicals bypassed government safety review Thousands of everyday food products potentially could contain substances that carry unknown health risks, a new EWG analysis finds. Although Congress intended for most food chemicals to be rigorously reviewed before being introduced into the market, the reality of food chemical review is far different. A flood of unregula  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the receipt of several environmental impact statements filed between February 23, 2026, and March 2, 2026. This release, mandated by the Clean Air Act, ensures that federal evaluations of infrastructure and resource projects remain accessible to the public for evaluation and commentary. The following Environmental Impact Statements involve projects in Arizona, Hawaii, Missouri, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Utah: * E  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news wrapup: * * * Week in Review: Government Secrecy Rejected It was a staggering fine-$37.7 million-levied by the Biden Administration against a private university, all based on questionable allegations of misleading doctoral students about course requirements. But when the Goldwater Institute requested records to help explain it, the administration refused. In a win for government transparency,   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action: Vetoed SB1439, Charlie Kirk memorial; special plate Read SB1439 veto letter here. *** Original text here: https://azgovernor.gov/office-arizona-governor/news/2026/03/governor-katie-hobbs-legislative-action-update  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on Feb. 19, 2026 by Dennis Wamsted and Seth Feaster entitled "Economic reality continues pushing coal offline." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings The Springerville coal plant in Arizona is a prime example of the administration's support for uneconomic coal running into reality. Coal-fired generation costs continue to rise, making the resource increasingly uncompetiti  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Jobs Drop by 92,000 in February After Good January Report Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Employment Update. In February, 92,000 jobs were lost (-86K private sector, -6K government) after a stronger than expected showing in January. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly from 4.3 percent to 4.4 percent while the labor f  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Juan Ciscomani passes legislation securing our economy Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Juan Ciscomani's bipartisan legislation strengthening America's supply of critical minerals such as copper. Representative Ciscomani's legislation eliminates government red tape and ensures consistency related to critical minerals essential to Arizona's economy, our na  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 2 -- U-Haul, a subsidiary of Amerco, issued the following news release: * * * Overcharged for Storage? U-Haul 1-Year Price Lock Delivers Certainty U-Haul(R) announced today it is changing the self-storage industry with a 1-Year Price Lock Guarantee. The offer provides cost certainty to storage customers while Public Storage(R), Extra Space Storage(R), CubeSmart(R) and other national competitors advertise deceptive introductory rates -- only to be followed by frequent   more

NEWPORT BEACH, California, March 3 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Launches Breakthrough Structured Settlements Annuity Benefit Option Payout Plus offers stability with significantly more room to grow. * Pacific Life announced the launch of Payout Plus, a unique structured settlements annuity benefit option that redefines what's possible in settlement planning. Payout Plus introduces an indexed-based design with meaningful opportu  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, sent a letter t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, sent a letter to   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands Heinrich, Merkley, colleagues to Burgum: Removing or sanitizing exhibits that depict the realities of our past sets a dangerous precedent by signaling that history can simply be erased or altered when those  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Continues Rapid Expansion in Phoenix, Attracting Top Talent Across the Region * Since combining with Taft on January 1, 2025, what was formerly Sherman & Howard's Phoenix office has grown by 130%. "We want Taft to be a household name for every business in the state. We are the best client service law firm, and we want all the lawyers out there who want to go someplace where t  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Tea, South Dakota Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Tea, South Dakota man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on March   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * New Podcast Episodes New episodes explore real experiences of working adults pursuing education, enhancing careers and leading in their communities  University of Phoenix has released six new episodes of its Degrees of Success (r) alumni podcast series, expanding the collection of stories that highlight determination, service, leadership and lifelong learning. The newest episodes feature alumni a  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 6 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Equine Experience Earns Accredited Center Status * Utah State University's Equine Experience program has achieved a distinction 5 years in the making: designation as a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Premier Accredited Center. This recognition places USU's among an elite group of equine-assisted service programs nationwide that meet the highest standards for sa  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington secures court order to enforce ruling that requires FEMA to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take concrete steps to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (B  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: In SASC Hearing, Kelly Presses on AI-Enabled Drone Strikes and Human Oversight * Today, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly asked Pentagon officials about whether AI is being used in targeting decisions in Iran, and what level of human involvement exists before a strike is carried out. His questioning comes as Kelly is raising c  more