Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
21 State Attorneys General Urge FDA to Reconsider Draft Guidance on Flavored E-Cigarettes as Youth Nicotine Risk Grows
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Attorneys General in 21 states submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing concerns about the agency's Draft Guidance for Industry on flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems premarket applications. The letter highlights escalating risks posed to youth by flavored e-cigarettes and urge the FDA to reconsider its regulatory approach aimed at balancing youth protection with adult smoking cessation benefits.
The letter strongly cr
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful $100k Tax for H-1B Visas
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures Final Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful $100k Tax for H-1B Visas
Attorney General Kris Mayes today celebrated a final ruling from the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts finding unlawful and vacating the Trump Administration's policy imposing a $100,000 tax payment on new H-1B visa petitions.
"The Trump Administration had no authority
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Ariz. House Republicans: Arizona Law Targets Demand for Prostitution, Strengthens Support for Sex Trafficking Victims
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 9 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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New Arizona Law Targets Demand for Prostitution, Strengthens Support for Sex Trafficking Victims
Rep. Selina Bliss' HB 2720 increases penalties for those who pay for prostitution and directs new funding to victim services statewide
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A new Arizona law will increase penalties for those who pay, agree to pay, or offer to pay for prostitution while directing new funding to services for victims of
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Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
SACRAMENTO, California, June 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Waves the Red Flag on Youth Exposure to Tobacco Marketing in Formula 1
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in sending a letter to the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 (F1) regarding tobacco industry and nicotine sponsorship. Despite F1's 2006 policy prohibiting cigaret
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Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Leads Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 To End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
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Attorney General Charity Clark today led a coalition of attorneys general from 18 other states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including n
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers
ALBANY, New York, June 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Case Protecting Immigrant Workers
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June 8, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for imposing an illegal $100,000 fee on all new applicants for H-1B visas, a critical program that allows highly-trained immigrants to temporarily work in the United States. H-1B recipients fill essenti
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches, and terminate all existing sponsorsh
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Best Western Hotels & Resorts and United Soccer League Launch Year Two of Hometown Heroes Program
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 9 -- Best Western Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Best Western(R) Hotels & Resorts and United Soccer League(TM) Launch Year Two of Hometown Heroes Program
Five finalists across the USL to be spotlighted for leadership, service and community impact
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Best Western Hotels & Resorts, a globally recognized hospitality brand, and the United Soccer League (USL) today announced the return of the Hometown Heroes program for a second
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Building connections through storytelling
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 8 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Building connections through storytelling
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When we hear the word "lab," we probably think of test tubes and fluorescent lights. But at one NAU lab, research is done through art and storytelling.
The Social Science Community Engagement Story Lab (SSCL) was established as a collaborative research hub. Led by anthropology professor and founding director Lisa Jane Hardy, it focuses on public scholarship
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: Gay 'Pride Month' Losing Steam
NEW YORK, June 9 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 8, 2026 by President Bill Donohue:
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GAY "PRIDE MONTH" LOSING STEAM
Interest in celebrating homosexuality, and attempts to switch one's sex--popularly known as the LGBTQ agenda--is waning. In some respects the fading interest is more of a yawn; for oth
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 8, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Wednesday, June 10, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing called "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA."
Appropriations
On Tuesday, June 9, the Committee on Appropriations will
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Congressman Biggs's TRUE Accountability Act Unanimously Passes House
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Biggs's TRUE Accountability Act Unanimously Passes House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in a unanimous vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 8466, the Taxpayers Resources Used in Emergencies (TRUE) Accountability Act, sponsored by Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05). This bill requires agencies to develop plans to prevent fraud during an emergency or crisis. Congressman Suhas Subramanya
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DARPA invites first wave of Lift Challenge competitors
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news:
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DARPA invites first wave of Lift Challenge competitors
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DARPA invited the first tranche of teams to compete in the Lift Challenge, a national competition to revolutionize heavy vertical-lift aviation.
These invited teams submitted drone designs that either demonstrate that they are lightweight and powerful enough to lift four times their own weight or show an innovation potential beyond cu
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Department of the Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks and Outdoor Recreation Across America
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Department of the Interior announces $461 million for parks and outdoor recreation across America
Investments will leverage more than $900 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation projects nationwide.
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The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants
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Era of Proof Begins at Proof at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
TORONTO, Ontario, June 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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A New Era of Proof Begins at Proof at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
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With the arrival of Executive Chef Gregory James, Proof enters an exciting new chapter rooted in Americana, craftsmanship, and the spirit of Scottsdale. Since joining the culinary team at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Chef James has begun reimagining the resort's culina
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING FORMULA 1 TO END TOBACCO AND NICOTINE PRODUCT SPONSORSHIPS
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced Hawaii is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general from 18 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nic
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History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Indiana is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana and Georgia, w
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ICYMI: Arizona Voters Protected Abortion Rights, but Access Barriers Remain
WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Arizona Voters Protected Abortion Rights, but Access Barriers Remain
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Tucson Spotlight: Arizona advocates say Prop. 139 hasn't solved abortion access
Last year, Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 139, enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution. But protecting a right on paper does not automatically guaran
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JEC: Stabilizing U.S. Debt Will Require Hard Choices Washington Isn't Making
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on June 8, 2026:
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JEC: Stabilizing U.S. Debt Will Require Hard Choices Washington Isn't Making
Friday, the Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert sent House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington its latest Views and Estimates letter as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 providing policy recommendations consistent with the goals of the E
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Kelly, Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Child Literacy
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Child Literacy
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Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jim Banks (R-IN), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the bipartisan Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act to improve all children's ability to read.
The legislation is a part of Kelly's efforts to p
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Kelly, Warren Press Trump Admin to Support American Workers by Reinstating Port Fees on Chinese Ships
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Warren Press Trump Admin to Support American Workers by Reinstating Port Fees on Chinese Ships
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"A strong domestic shipping industry is essential for our national security, especially in moments of global conflict."
Read in Bloomberg: Democrats Press Trump to Hike Port Fees on Chinese Ships
Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) urged United States Trade Representative Jamie
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Lawsuit Targets Cattle Damage in Arizona's Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Lawsuit Targets Cattle Damage in Arizona's Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
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TUCSON, Ariz. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to protect endangered species and their streamside habitat from unauthorized cattle grazing in southern Arizona's Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine prod
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Mohave College Expands Phlebotomy Program to Colorado City
KINGMAN, Arizona, June 9 -- Mohave College issued the following news release:
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Mohave College expands phlebotomy program to Colorado City
MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College is expanding access to healthcare education by offering its phlebotomy certificate program at the Colorado City Campus, creating new opportunities for students to train for high-demand careers close to home.
Students can begin taking classes this fall semester, which starts Aug. 17.
The expansion marks an important step
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Reed Smith secures second consecutive personal jurisdiction dismissal for Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith secures second consecutive personal jurisdiction dismissal for Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer
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BOISE - Global law firm Reed Smith today announced another significant victory in the defense of its client, a Chinese electric-vehicle manufacturer. The U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho granted a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdi
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SEN. MARK KELLY BRINGS THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TO TEMPE VOTERS WITH END CITIZENS UNITED AND STAND UP AMERICA
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- 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 June 8, 2026:
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SEN. MARK KELLY BRINGS THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION TO TEMPE VOTERS WITH END CITIZENS UNITED AND STAND UP AMERICA
TEMPE, AZ -- Yesterday, the Kick Out Corruption Tour made its first stop in Tempe, Arizona, where Senator Mark Kel
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Tucson (Ariz.): Stone and Speedway Phase I Awarded $2.5M in Housing Tax Credits
TUCSON, Arizona, June 9 -- The city of Tucson issued the following news:
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Stone and Speedway Phase I Awarded $2.5M in Housing Tax Credits
The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) announced on June 5th that Stone and Speedway Phase I, a mixed-income housing development, has been awarded $2.5 million in highly competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). The award will support the construction of 44 affordable housing units, and 12 required market-rate units at the southwest corner
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Two NAU environmental science and policy master's students receive national conservation scholarships
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 8 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Two NAU environmental science and policy master's students receive national conservation scholarships
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Northern Arizona University's School of Earth and Sustainability and the Wyss Foundation have named environmental science and policy graduate students Taylor Hartness and Tia Hatton as 2026-2027 Wyss Conservation Scholars. The prestigious program supports innovative graduate-level education to advanc
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge Semifinalists
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge Semifinalists
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced the 10 states selected as semifinalists for the Connecting Talent to Opportunity (link is external) (CTO) Challenge, a national call to action designed to strengthen the connections between learners and earners by accelerating the deve
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