ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Announces Digital & TV Campaign Calling Out Lawmakers For Putting Politics Ahead Of Safety and Security Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced today it is launching a new digital advertising campaign to hold Democrats accountable for refusing to vote in favor of legislation that would reopen the government and fully fund the Department of Homeland Security. The di  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion (PDF) to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or,  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Campaign Director Anna Pingel and Kimmie Dillon, chair of the Arizona state chapter, to the Daily Independent: * * * Arizona Deserves Secure, Orderly Elections Every election cycle, Arizonans brace for the same familiar headlines: long lines at polling places, tabulation delays stretching late into the night, emergency court filings and national media attention focused -- once again --   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Conducts Oversight Visit to Florence Correctional Center * PHOENIX- Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) conducted an oversight visit of the Florence Correctional Center. Her visit comes after the death of Emmanuel Damas, a Haitian asylum seeker who died after reportedly being denied adequate medical care while in ICE custody after complaining about a toothache to the Florence Co  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion asks for summary judgment or, in the alternative  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 14 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * House Passes Bill to Put Medical Directives on Arizona IDs Rep. Powell's HB 2772 helps protect Arizonans' medical choices in an emergency * The Arizona House of Representatives on Wednesday passed House Bill 2772, sponsored by State Representative Khyl Powell, to make medical directive information easier to recognize in an emergency. The bill passed 49-2 with strong biparti  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 14 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on March 13, 2026: * * * House Republicans Advance Bills to Expand Land Supply, Lower Housing Costs, and Make Home Ownership More Affordable for Arizonans With housing costs squeezing working families across Arizona, House Republicans have passed a targeted package of legislation aimed at making homeownership more attainable for Arizona families by addressing the root causes of high housing costs: li  more

COCOA, Florida, March 10 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * Astronauts and Space Leaders to Appear at the 2026 International Space Development Conference The International Space Development Conference (ISDC) will be Held on June 4-7, 2026, in McLean, VA * A slate of NASA astronauts and leaders will be appearing at the National Space Society's 44th International Space Development Conference(R) (ISDC(R)), to be held in the Washington, D.C. metro area of Mc  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans * Catastrophic plans offer minimal coverage and high deductibles, leaving consumers with greater financial risk OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter responding to a proposed rul  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT ORDER TO STOP THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states, asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to rule in the states' favor and block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and b  more

SALEM, Oregon, March 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Files Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states today in filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Joins Motion Filed by 24 Attorneys General to Halt Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block implementation of Presi  more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 13 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Bear Down 100: Reading time in wood * Inside every tree trunk is a record of every year it lived. For nearly a century, the University of Arizona has been the world's leading institution for reading that record. Trees grow one ring per year, and the width of each ring reflects the conditions of that year. A wide ring signals a wet, favorable season. A narrow one points to drought or stress. Beca  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Kelly Introduce Bill to Immediately Lower Gas Prices at the Pump * [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Gas Prices Relief Act to lower gas prices by temporarily suspending the 18.4 cents-per-gallon federal gas tax through October 1, 2026, providing much-needed relief for families in Connecticut and across the country wh  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Joins New Bill to Cut Taxes for Millions of Working Americans * [Hartford, CT] Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, new legislation to provide much-needed tax relief for millions of working Americans who are struggling to afford the cost of living as wages remain stagnant and prices rise. Thi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Seeks Court Order Stopping Trump's Illegal Tariffs * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The motion, filed by a coalition of 24 states, asks for summary ju  more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 9 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: * * * City of Tucson and TEP Reach Milestone on Proposed Energy Collaboration Agreement The City of Tucson and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) have reached a major milestone in efforts to advance Tucson's clean energy and climate goals with the development of a proposed Energy Collaboration Agreement (ECA), the result of more than a year of partnership, community engagement, and leadership from Mayor and Council.  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds Washington Law Banning Retail Covenants That Block Grocery and Pharmacy Competition * New law prevents dominant retailers from using restrictive property deeds to lock communities out of grocery stores and pharmacies. Olympia, Washington -This week, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation banning restrictive land covenants  more

EL SEGUNDO, California, March 14 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on March 13, 2026: * * * From Garage Build to Die-Cast Car: 2026 Hot Wheels(TM) Legends Tour Now Accepting Entries Worldwide * The 2026 Tour expands to 20 countries around the world including Europe and Latin America, welcoming back Canada and adds stops in Asia-Pacific, including Indonesia * The Mobil 1 brand returns as presenting sponsor and AriZona Beverage Company signs on to bring dynamic  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hobbs to Lead Arizona Delegation to Washington, D.C. to Stand Against Tariffs, Fight for Arizona Businesses and Consumers in USMCA Review * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced she will lead an Arizona delegation to Washington, D.C. from March 15-17, 2026, for a series of high-level meetings with federal officials, diplomatic representatives, and private sector leaders.  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- 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: Signed HB2312, patriotic youth groups; school access. HB2938, mandatory rounding method; cash transactions Vetoed HB2042, solar radiation management; prohibition; enforcement HB2993, DPS; legal representation; appropriation HB4115, ballot measures; circulator  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies issued the following information for a hearing entitled "American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness (Day 1, Morning Session)" at 9 a.m. on March 17, 2026, at 2008 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Darrell G. Seki, Sr., Chairman, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians * Michael Fairbanks, Chairman, White Earth Nation * Virgil Wind, Chief Executive, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe *  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies issued the following information for a hearing entitled "American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness (Day 1, Afternoon Session)" at 1 p.m. on March 17, 2026, at 2008 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Chuck Hoskin, Jr., Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation * Jonodev Chaudhuri, Ambassador, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation * Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes * Ja  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Katie Hobbs Highlights Actions to Lower Energy Costs for Arizonans * Phoenix, AZ - This week, Governor Katie Hobbs made three stops to hear from Arizonans about how her Administration's affordability programs have helped them lower their utility bills and discuss her plans to deliver on the Arizona Promise. In Tucson, Governor Hobbs visited Joya to see how weatherization upgr  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Back Legislation to Require DHS to Get Local Approval Before Opening New Detention Facilities * Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego backed the Respect for Local Communities Act, legislation that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to solicit public comments and receive written approval from state and local officials before constructing, acquiring or operat  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Van Hollen, Gillibrand, Booker, Kim, Beyer Introduce New Bill to Cut Taxes for Millions of Working Americans * Bill eliminates federal income taxes for Americans making under $46,000; is fully paid for by ensuring Americans making over a million dollars pay their fair share Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and And  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Demand to Reverse Trump Administration Plan That Raises Health Insurance Costs Multistate Coalition Warns HHS That Payment Proposal Would Cause up to Two Million More Americans to Lose Health Insurance * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, along with the Attorneys General of California, Massachusetts, and 16 other states, is demanding that the Trump  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 13 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Order to Stop the Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Motion to Halt Illegal Tariffs That Are Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a motion to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchas  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 13 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals officially release Kyler Murray; Vikings still considered favorite to land QB Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The Arizona Cardinals officially released Kyler Murray on Wednesday at the start of the new league year, and one team still appears to be at the front of the pack chasing him. The Minnesota Vikings are the favorite to land the former No. 1 overall pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapopo  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Kelly-Backed Bill to Boost Affordable Housing and Lower Costs * Yesterday, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly voted to pass the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to build more homes, bring down housing costs, and expand affordable housing options for families across Arizona and the country. The bill includes Kelly-backed provisions to support manufactured housing by elim  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 13 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness * Mar 13, 2026 Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March Madness, according to a new survey of United States residents released today by the Siena Research Institute (SRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication. Over a quarter (28%) will fil  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton, Colleagues Demand Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian Girls' School * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined 121 colleagues in demanding immediate answers from the Administration on the killing of civilians during Operation Epic Fury, including a reported U.S. strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school,  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 13 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College alumnus, world-renowned water scientist to deliver Commencement address * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Internationally recognized water researcher Shane Snyder, Ph.D. '94 will deliver the commencement address and receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during Thiel College's 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the William A. Passavant Memorial   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Kelly, Gillibrand, Booker, Kim, Beyer Introduce New Bill to Cut Taxes for Millions of Working Americans * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-Va.) introduced the Working Americans' Tax Cut Act, new legislation to provide much-needed tax reli  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Carol Whitmore, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., from a March 3, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of Veterans of Foreign Wars & Multi VSO: Student Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans, Blinded Veterans Association, Fleet Reserve Association, Minority Veterans of America, National Association of Count  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: Hijacking Higher Ed * University honors programs are supposed to offer talented students a rigorous academic experience. But as a new Goldwater Institute report explains, that's not happening at Arizona's most prominent honors colleges, which have been hijacked by activist faculty who force students into courses steeped in diversity, equity, and inclusion programming.   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Online Scams, Protect Vermonters' Hard-Earned Savings * Vermonters lose millions of dollars to online fraud schemes every year The SCAM Act is supported by The Vermont Country Store WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, cosponsored the S  more