WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * 50+ GROUPS, INCLUDING STAND UP AMERICA, TAKE BACK THE COURT ACTION FUND, NEA AND LCV, SEND LETTER TO CONGRESS URGING SUPREME COURT REFORM AFTER SWEEPING SUPREME COURT DECISION THAT COULD ADD 19 MORE GOP HOUSE SEATS AND IMPACT THE   more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Elevated Risk of Tropical Impacts for Hawaii, Southern California and Mexico This Pacific Hurricane Season AccuWeather hurricane experts are forecasting an active 2026 Eastern and Central Pacific hurricane season, warning that exceptionally warm waters and a developing El Nino will raise the risk of direct impacts in Hawaii, far Southern California  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Postal Service Proposed Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter (PDF) signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For al  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society Welcomes Four Members to Board of Directors The American Cancer Society has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, adding leadership depth as the organization accelerates efforts to advance its vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Together, they will help guide how the American Cancer Society sets priorities, stewards resources  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 7 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Moves to Hold Tucson Mobile Home Park in Contempt for Unfinished Electrical Repairs Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that she's filed an Application for an Order to Show Cause, demanding that the owner and manager of Redwood Mobile Home Park be held in contempt for failing to complete agreed-upon repairs to its electrical system. "Landlords   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 7 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Farnsworth Responds to Misleading Claims About Republican Budget Proposal Arizona State Senator David Farnsworth, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology Committee, is responding to a series of misleading claims made by Democrats about the Republican budget proposal, emphasizing that the plan is balanced, fiscally responsible, and focused on prot  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 7 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Blast AG Kris Mayes for Siding with Sanctuary City Policies Over Arizona Families and Law Enforcement Attorney General Kris Mayes is giving Pima County's anti-ICE policies a green light and siding with sanctuary city politicians over Arizona families, law enforcement, and public safety. In findings released today, Mayes rejected a request from Senate Republican le  more

YUMA, Arizona, May 6 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Arizona Western College opens Future48 Workforce Accelerator to power high-wage careers in Wellton Wellton, Ariz. (May 6, 2026) - Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College officially opened the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Wellton, Ariz., a 5,600-square-foot facility designed to expand hands-on training in high-demand industries. To celebrate the event, Arizona Western College (AWC) leadership was joined by   more

CLAREMONT, California, May 7 -- Pomona College issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Excellence: Pomona College's 2026 Alumni Award Honorees Six outstanding Sagehens were recognized over Alumni Weekend, April 30-May 3, for their professional achievements and longtime service to Pomona College by the Alumni Board. This year, the Blaisdell Distinguished Alumni Award for high achievement in professional activities or community service was awarded to Dr. Peter Caldwell '61, Dr. Pamela Sch  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Grijalva, Mayor Romero Respond to Tom Homan's Threat to Go After Cities that Don't Cooperate with ICE * Tucson, AZ - Today, former Acting ICE Director and Trump-appointed "Border Czar" Tom Homan spoke in Arizona at the 2026 Border Security Expo, where he escalated threats against cities and local leaders who refuse to participate in Donald Trump's cruel mass deportation agenda. Du  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Participates in Immigration Town Hall in Pacoima * LOS ANGELES -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) participated in an immigration town hall at Pacoima Charter Elementary School hosted by One LA-IAF. The event focused on listening to stories from community members who have been impacted by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that have terrorized the San Fernando Val  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026; 31 States And D.C. Add Jobs In March Texas and Missouri Top Lists of 12-Month Gains, While California and Alaska Have Worst Job Losses; Ohio and Delaware Lead Monthly Gainers; Nevada Has Largest Monthly Decline  * Construction employment increased in 33 states and the Dis  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Cool beans, smart roots: Scientists discover a new cell that helps seedlings survive drought battered and nutrient poor soils Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence.  Termed "hooked hairs" in a new study published  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Cosmic blowtorches: How quasars shut down star formation in the early universe * As more powerful observatories have allowed astronomers to peer farther back in time and push the observable edge of the universe closer to the Big Bang, they revealed that most, if not all, galaxies harbor supermassive black holes at their center. Clearly, black holes play a critical role in the formation and evolution   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 7 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * Governor Hobbs Joins Arizona Western College and ACA To Open Future48 Workforce Accelerator In Yuma County WELLTON, AZ (May 6, 2026) - Today, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College officially opened the Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Yuma County, a 5,600-square-foot facility designed to expand hands-on training in high-demand industries. To celebrate the event, Arizona Western Colleg  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan Pens Washington Post Letter to the Editor Pushing to Modernize Broken Mining Law While Protecting Public Resources * Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) published a letter to the editor in The Washington Post arguing that failure to update the 1872 Mining Law has allowed mining practices that breed conflict and mistrust. Additionally, Senator  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * March State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 27 States, Decreased in 14, and Increased in 10 Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its monthly State Employment Update, outlining the employment situation in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In March, among the 50 states and the District of Columbia unemployment remained unc  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 7 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * May 15 public hearing for ADOT's tentative five-year program Proposed 2027-2031 focus: upgrading pavement and improving major corridors * The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Friday, May 15, on the agency's recommended statewide program and construction projects for the next five years. The hearing on the 2027-2031 tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities  more

KINGMAN, Arizona, May 7 -- Mohave College issued the following news release: * * * Mohave College celebrates Class of 2026 at 55th commencement ceremony MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College will recognize the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its 55th annual commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Anderson Fieldhouse, 3663 Bullhead Parkway. The ceremony will honor students who have completed certificates and degrees across a wide range of academic and career programs. This year'  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, May 6 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State professor Elizabeth Johnson wins national award for healthcare design education Montana State University assistant nursing professor Elizabeth Johnson has earned recognition by the magazine Healthcare Design for her outstanding leadership in pushing the industry of healthcare design forward. The publication hosts annual HCD 10 awards to recognize individuals and organizations across 10 categor  more

FREDERICK, Maryland, May 7 (TNSrep) -- The Engine Technology Forum issued the following news release: * * * More of America's Truck and Bus Fleets Powered by Advanced Diesel Engines Than Ever Before More than two-thirds of all commercial diesel trucks and buses are now powered by the latest generation of advanced diesel technology * Diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for America's commercial trucks, transit, and school buses,   more

TULSA, Oklahoma, May 6 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Native American law students gain firsthand experience in tribal court, national conference * From observing a wellness court session to earning the opportunity to host a national competition, students from The University of Tulsa's College of Law gained firsthand experience in tribal law during a recent trip to Arizona. Led by Alexandra Fay, assistant professor of law, and Grace L. Carson, visiting assistan  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, May 6 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * NAU Regents' Professor Bruce Hungate elected to National Academy of Sciences * NAU Regents' Professor of ecosystem science Bruce Hungate has been elected to the 2026 class of National Academy of Sciences (NAS) members-one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. Hungate is one of 120 new U.S. members and 25 international members elected this year. After he's formally inducted, the professor will  more

PHOENIX, May 6 -- Paradise Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * PVCC Nursing Students Represent on National Stage at Houston's NSNA Convention Students from Paradise Valley Community College's Nursing Program joined peers from across the country and around the world for a week of learning, connection, and professional growth at the National Student Nurses' Association Convention in Houston, Texas last month. The trip, which also included two PVCC nursing instructors, wa  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Joins Federal Agencies and Local Leaders to Advance Rural Priorities * Yesterday, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development at a Federal Partners Forum held in Prescott, Arizona. The event brought together local, state, and federal officials to address the unique challenges facing rural communities across Arizona. More than 120 local and regional leaders atten  more

CHANDLER, Arizona, May 6 -- Chandler-Gilbert Community College issued the following news: * * * Salt River Project Santan Generating Station Powers Student Success at Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce that the Salt River Project (SRP) Santan Generating Station generously donated $10,000 to support CGCC's Coyote Cupboard, which offers free, nonperishable food, household products, personal care items, school supplies and more for C  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Site Selections Announced for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program * On behalf of the War Department, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 selected five installations to participate in the directed-energy counter-unmanned aircraft systems pilot program included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This initiative will accelerate the fielding and evaluation of advanced directed energy capabi  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A Health Sciences colleges climb in national Blue Ridge rankings Several University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges rose in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings as the university expanded its federal research footprint. The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy anchored this growth, maintaining its No. 4 national ranking for National Institutes of Health funding and leading  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 7 -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * U of A Health Sciences colleges climb in national Blue Ridge rankings Bolstered by $18.6 million in federal grants, the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy maintained its elite No. 4 national position while anchoring a university wide surge in research support. * Several University of Arizona Health Sciences colleges rose in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings a  more

TUCSON, Arizona, May 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A will award about 10,000 degrees at Commencement * University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella will confer about 10,000 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees at the university's 162nd Commencement on May 15. The approximately 90-minute ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Casino Del Sol Stadium and will be livestreamed on YouTube. More than 30,000 guests attend the unive  more