PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling Operation, Election Wagering in Arizona Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes today filed criminal charges against KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC, the companies behind the Kalshi prediction markets platform, for operating an illegal gambling business in Arizona without a license as well as for election wager  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition to protect EV infrastructure investment from federal attempt to freeze buildout * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to withdraw a proposal that would effectively freeze future federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure by imposing an unworkable   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on March 17, 2026: * * * Arizona Is at It Again: The Next Step Advancing Education Freedom Today, Erika Donalds, Chair of Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement about Arizona's potential to expand more pathways for families to support educational options offered in House Bill 4037, which would establish a refundable tax credit for filers that do  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Supports Articles of Impeachment Against Attorney General Pam Bondi * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) helped introduce articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi. The articles of impeachment outline several alleged offenses, including defiance of the Oversight's Committee's subpoena to release the full, unredacted Epstein files, defiance of the Ep  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Releases Statement on First Circuit Decision Upholding Block on Trump Administration Funding Freeze Attorney General Kris Mayes today released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit largely upheld a lower court order blocking the Trump administration's illegal effort to categorically freeze trillions of dollars   more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 17 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Asteroid Bennu's rugged surface baffled NASA. We finally know why * In one of the biggest surprises of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, its target asteroid, Bennu, turned out to be a jagged, rugged world covered in large boulders, with few of the smooth patches that earlier observations from Earth-based instruments had indicated. "When OSIRIS-REx got to Bennu in 2018, we were surprised by what we saw,  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 16 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Says Proposed Federal EV Charger Manufacturing Rule Sets 'Impossible' Standard * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the Federal Highway Administration to withdraw a proposal that would require electric vehicle chargers funded with federal dollars to be made entirely with U.S. components. Under current   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on States' Fair Housing Laws Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) challenging unlawful actions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including threats to withhold funding from state and local fair housing enforcemen  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration Attack on Fair Housing Laws Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general filing a lawsuit challenging unlawful actions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including threats to withhold funding from state and local fair housing enforcement agencies for abidin  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 18 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Arizona Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - March 17, 2026 * * * Employment decreased in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Arizona from September 2024 to September 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Pima County had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment, with a loss of 0  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, March 17 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU postdoctoral researcher earns global recognition in UNESCO science communication competition * Central Michigan University postdoctoral researcher Violeta Martinez earned international recognition after placing third in the United National Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s global Short Talks, Big Impacts competition. The international event highlights emerging sci  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Hickenlooper Introduce Bill to Protect Water Access, Reauthorize CWMP * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) today introduced the "Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act." The bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) for four years, which will help address water management for Montana's loc  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Trump Lapdog Jay Feely's New MAGA Branding * In response to news today that national Republicans are elevating Jay Feely in AZ-01 as part of their "MAGA Majority" initiative, DCCC spokesperson Lindsay Reilly released the following statement: "Jay Feely is a Trump lapdog, MAGA extremist, and carpetbagger who's wildly out of touch with Arizona's First Congression  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN posts most-watched Champ Week since 2019, up 11% YoY * * Men's college basketball Champ Week Presented by Principal delivered its largest audience since 2019. The 69 games across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU averaged 641K viewers, up 11% year-over-year. * The ACC Championship game (Virginia vs. Duke) drew 4.1M viewers, up 33% YoY. This is the second most-watched ACC  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news: * * * February Closes with $307.501 Billion Deficit, Up to $1.004 Trillion Deficit for FY2026 Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Fiscal Update. In February, the federal government ran a deficit of $307.501 billion. From the beginning of the fiscal year to February, deficits were $1.004 trillion. This means 32.38 percent of outlays in FY2026 were   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, intends to repatriate 270 cultural items to the Hopi Tribe of Arizona. This action follows requirements set by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding objects of cultural patrimony. The items, which include ceramic vessels, bone awls, shell objects, stone mortars and jewelry were acquired by the museum in 1901. The collection originated from Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona. Specific sites i  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Amata-Backed Bipartisan Ocean Monitoring Bill * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is hailing House passage of a bill she co-led to update and reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act for five fiscal years with funding at $56 million yearly. This bill would authorize, modernize, and fund the public-private partnership of   more

PLANO, Texas, March 17 -- JCPenney, an apparel and home furnishings retailer, issued the following news: * * * JCPenney - Yes, JCPenney - Closes Out Fashion Month with The Runway Show Paris Never Saw Coming The most unexpected fashion statement of the season proved incredible fashion doesn't require a VIP invitation * As fashion elite gathered in Paris, France to close out a month of exclusive fashion shows, the most talked about runway of the season was surprisingly happening nearly 5,000   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Launches New Phoenix Lab to Advance Precision Measurement for High-Tech Industries * KBR announced today the opening of its new Phoenix Metrology Engineering Center, an internationally accredited 4,500-square-foot facility providing advanced measurement, precision calibration and engineerin  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Demands Hegseth Clarify "No Quarters" Comment, Reaffirm Troops Have Duty to Refuse Illegal Orders * Read more on NBC News here Today, U.S. Navy combat veteran and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) demanded clarification from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after he publicly said that "no quarter" would be given to enemies of the United States, a phrase with clear meaning under the Law of Armed Conf  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Land Exchange Unleashes American Copper Resources This week, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) announced a Record of Decision authorizing a land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining, LLC, as required by the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act and the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. "Twelve years lat  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, March 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo-Trump Economy: Nearly $5 Per Gallon in Las Vegas * Gas prices are nearing $5 per gallon in Las Vegas after soaring 73 cents above the national average because of Donald Trump's unauthorized war that has no end in sight. Yet, Joe Lombardo, who is supportive of Trump's reckless actions, refuses to stand up to him and even said the president is doing a " fantastic job " as Nevadans drown  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cameron Jordan on possible return to Saints: 'If the cents doesn't make sense, then we have to find our own path' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer A week into free agency, pass rusher Cameron Jordan sits as one of the top 15 free agents still available after the market was picked over in the first and second waves. The edge rusher has spent his entire 15-year career with the New Orleans Saints but told fo  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Ex-Falcons OT Elijah Wilkinson blasts former team: 'Good luck with that clown show over there' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson signed a free-agent deal with the Arizona Cardinals last week. Following the news, the ex-Falcons OT got into a social media battle with Atlanta fans, blasting his former team. In since-deleted comments, the 31-year-old responded to fan criticism  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 14 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants' Cam Skattebo on jogging speed in ankle rehab: 'I can get away from like a baby hippo' Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Boasting a vociferous running style that could be viewed as half-running back, half-battering ram, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo's not yet returned to form in his comeback from a dislocated ankle. At this point, he would associate himself more with an infant hippo  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jets trading QB Justin Fields to Chiefs for 2027 sixth-round pick Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Justin Fields is headed for a new home. The New York Jets are trading the quarterback to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday. The Jets are giving Fields an $8 million signing bonus, plus Fields will earn $3 mil  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Announces Jay Feely to First Round of Additions to MAGA Majority Program The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today announced Jay Feely is on the initial list of nine candidates for the 2026 MAGA Majority. "Jay Feely has what it takes to go the distance and deliver a powerful election victory in November. As a conservative who will keep taxes low, grow the economy i  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Juan Ciscomani passes legislation to expand tourism economy, grow jobs Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Juan Ciscomani's bipartisan legislation bringing Southeastern Arizona another step closer to establishing a new National Park. Ciscomani's legislation will help boost tourism, create jobs and grow the local economy. It redesignates Cochise County's ico  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news: * * * Personal Income Up 0.43% in January, PCE Up 2.83% from Last Year Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Expenditures Update for January. From December to January, headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index inflation was 0.28 percent. Core PCE price index inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, was 0.36 percent. In t  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order on March 17, 2026, regarding the reinstatement of an accountant previously suspended from practicing before the regulatory body. The agency granted the application of Daniel Urness, CPA (File No. 3-21960) to resume appearing and practicing as an accountant responsible for the preparation or review of financial statements required to be filed with the Commission. This decision follows a suspension order issued by cons  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons, colleagues 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 * U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), K  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 17 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Siena/SBU Survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness 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 fill out at least one  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP and Invenergy Announce First Agreement on Solar and Storage Project to Help Meet Valley Energy Demand * Salt River Project (SRP), a not-for-profit public power utility serving the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, and Invenergy, North America's largest privately held independent power producer and energy infrastructure developer, t  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Colorado Springs Office with Addition of 7 Attorneys * Taft, one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced the addition of seven lawyers to its Colorado Springs office. Led by partners Steve B. Smith and Jill Chalmers, the group joins Taft from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) and brings deep experience in sports law, intellectual property, employment law,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Ten from JBSA among Air Force Medical Service 2025 award winners * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. There are 10 recipients from Joint Base San Antonio. The nominations submitted reflect the ex  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Backs Dalilah's Law * Today, the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association, National Tank Truck Carriers, and state trucking associations across the country issued the following joint statement in support of Dalilah's Law, which will be considered by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee tomorrow, March 18  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Names 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health rankings and consumer advice, today named the 2026 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs). These ratings serve as a vital resource for the millions of Americans opting for same-day surgical ca  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oklahoma Impacted by Wildfire * (STILLWATER, Okla., March 17, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adver  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * War Department Senior Leaders Prioritize Western Hemispheric Security * The War Department is prioritizing security in the Western Hemisphere, which is integral to U.S. homeland defense, said Joseph M. Humire, performing the duties of assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs, who spoke today during a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington. Joint Task Force   more