Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
"We're Being Told They're Doing This for Farmers... They're Not:" Arizona Farmers Blast Ciscomani and Crane-Backed Tariffs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"We're Being Told They're Doing This for Farmers... They're Not:" Arizona Farmers Blast Ciscomani and Crane-Backed Tariffs
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Arizona farmers and agricultural leaders are speaking out about the pain Juan Ciscomani and Eli Crane's reckless tariffs are causing.
REMINDER: Ciscomani and Crane repeatedly voted to rubber-stamp Trump's cost-spiking tariffs - including tariffs on Arizona'
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 13 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America Teams Announced
The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-America teams have been announced and feature 11 student-athletes who are participating in the 2026 NCAA Div. I College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. ABCA/Rawlings All-Region first team selections, which were announced June 9, were eligible for All-America honors.
First recognized
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2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule."
The report is written by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler and health care financing analyst Vanessa C. Forsberg.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Since 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has published an annual im
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2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48982) entitled "The 2026 Childhood Immunization Schedule:"
(Continued from Part 3 of 2)
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Potential Implications of the Revised Schedule
As mentioned at the beginning of this report, a federal district court stayed the 2026 revised childhood immunization schedule in American Academy of Pediatrics v. Kennedy, meaning that the effective date of the revised schedule is postponed while the
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ABA, Arizona Bankers Association Release New Ad Urging Rep. Juan Ciscomani to Continue Supporting Policies that Drive Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA, Arizona Bankers Association Release New Ad Urging Rep. Juan Ciscomani to Continue Supporting Policies that Drive Economic Growth
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The American Bankers Association and the Arizona Bankers Association have released a new ad applauding Rep. Juan Ciscomani's work to advance policies that help families, workers and small businesses and urging him to c
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ABOR Approves No-Cost Extensions of Four Regents' Research Grants
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release:
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ABOR approves no-cost extensions of four Regents' Research Grants
Projects advance research that addresses Arizona's most pressing challenges and delivers statewide impact.
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The Arizona Board of Regents today approved no-cost extensions for four Regents' Research Grants, allowing the university-led projects to complete critical work addressing environmental quality, natural resources and nati
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ABOR Approves Regents' Grant to Strengthen Wildfire Resilience in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release:
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ABOR approves Regents' Grant to strengthen wildfire resilience in Arizona
Tri-university research effort focuses on developing practical tools and strategies for managing wildfire risk.
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Grassland wildfires are burning faster, spreading farther, and threatening Arizona's desert landscapes more than ever before. Invasive, non-native plants like stinknet, red brome and buffelgrass are crowding
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Airbus and ACA Host Supplier Day Showcasing Arizona's Aerospace and Defense Leadership
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news:
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Airbus and ACA Host Supplier Day Showcasing Arizona's Aerospace and Defense Leadership
With rapid momentum across Arizona's dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026.
Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America; Sharon Green, CEO
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Ariz. Board of Regents-Backed Study Outlines Strategies for More Efficient Purchasing for Local Governments
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 (TNSxrep) -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release:
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Regents-backed study outlines strategies for more efficient purchasing for local governments
Board approves additional Regents' Community Grant to evaluate procurement reforms in Kingman and Mohave County.
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When a county buys public safety equipment or a city contracts to repair a road, the outcome is not just defined by price. It is defined by process.
Public procurement systems a
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Ariz. State Sen. Angius Advances Plan to Stabilize, Treat Arizona's Seriously Mentally Ill
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senator Angius Advances Plan to Stabilize, Treat Arizona's Seriously Mentally Ill
Senator Hildy Angius is advancing a major behavioral health reform to the governor's desk that will provide enhanced treatment options for Arizona's most vulnerable seriously mentally ill individuals while improving public safety and long-term stability. SB 1630 establishes a pilot program designed to
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Ariz. State Sen. Bolick's Bill Strengthening Victims' Rights Clears Legislature, Heads to Governor
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senator Bolick's Bill Strengthening Victims' Rights Clears Legislature, Heads to Governor
Senator Shawnna Bolick is advancing stronger protections for crime victims after SB 1326 cleared its final legislative hurdle and is now being transmitted to the governor today. The legislation reinforces Arizona's Victims' Bill of Rights by helping ensure victims have meaningful tools to enfo
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Ariz. State Sen. Farnsworth Advances Child Safety Accountability Reforms to Governor
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senator Farnsworth Advances Child Safety Accountability Reforms to Governor
Legislation sponsored by Senator David Farnsworth to strengthen accountability within Arizona's child welfare system is now awaiting the governor's signature after clearing the legislature this week. The legislation focuses on improving oversight, increasing transparency, and ensuring vulnerable children re
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Ariz. State Sen. Finchem Election Integrity Bill Requiring Advanced Security Features on Ballots Awaits Governor's Action
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senator Finchem Election Integrity Bill Requiring Advanced Security Features on Ballots Awaits Governor's Action
Legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem to strengthen election security and help prevent ballot fraud is now awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs' consideration after passing the Arizona Legislature.
SB 1057 requires Arizona election ballots to incorporate multiple advan
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Ariz. State Sen. Werner Bills Strengthening Protections for Abused, Neglected, Foster, and Missing Children Head to Governor's Desk
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senator Werner Bills Strengthening Protections for Abused, Neglected, Foster, and Missing Children Head to Governor's Desk
When a child reports sexual abuse, goes missing from foster care, or enters the child welfare system, families deserve confidence that the system will respond quickly and effectively. Two bipartisan reforms sponsored by Senate Health & Human Services Committee
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Ariz. State Senate Republicans: Legislation Cracking Down on Photo Radar Penalties Heads to Governor
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Legislation Cracking Down on Photo Radar Penalties Heads to Governor
Arizona drivers are one step closer to relief from excessive photo radar penalties after Senator David Gowan's SB 1624 cleared the legislature and is being transmitted to the governor today. The legislation reins in the use of photo enforcement systems by limiting financial penalties and preventing photo radar cit
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Ariz. State Senate Republicans: Legislation Protecting Arizona From Foreign Threats Transmits to Governor
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Legislation Protecting Arizona from Foreign Threats Transmits to Governor
Senate Majority Whip Frank Carroll is taking decisive action to protect Arizona's land, critical infrastructure, and national security by advancing a measure to close dangerous loopholes that foreign adversaries could exploit. Senate Bill 1683 is now on its way to the governor's desk. If she signs it, this la
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Arizona Corporation Commission: June 10, 2026 Open Meeting Highlights
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release:
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June 10, 2026 Open Meeting Highlights
The Arizona Corporation Commission voted on 17 matters, including securities, telecommunications, railroad, and water items. Highlights of the meeting include:
Railroad
* Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company
Utilities
* Management Systems LLC DBA Jake's Corner Water System
* Tonto Creek Water Company, LLC
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe
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Arizona Students Could Receive Expanded Instruction on America's Founding Principles Under Ariz. State Sen. Finchem Bill Sent to Governor
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Arizona Students Could Receive Expanded Instruction on America's Founding Principles Under Senator Finchem Bill Sent to Governor
Arizona students could soon receive expanded instruction on the nation's founding principles, constitutional freedoms, and the ideas that shaped American history under legislation sponsored by Senator Mark Finchem that is now awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs
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Arizona Voters Poised to Decide Key Reforms Backing Students, Military Families, Taxpayers
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Arizona Voters Poised to Decide Key Reforms Backing Students, Military Families, Taxpayers
Senate Republicans are giving Arizona voters the opportunity to protect military families, direct more education dollars into classrooms, and ensure taxpayer-funded school resources are used for students, not special interests, by approving three ballot referrals today for the November 2026 G
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
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Urges Court of Appeals to uphold dismissal of Trump Administration lawsuit
OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump Administration's lawsuit challe
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Ohio's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Ohio gaming autho
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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Coalition urges U.S. Senate to modify House-passed Farm Bill to restore food assistance funding for millions of Americans
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental
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Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 12 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 12 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutri
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Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
ALBANY, New York, June 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL
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Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Bills From Ariz. State Sen. Bolick Putting Children's Safety and Victims' Rights First Advance to Governor's Desk
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Bills from Senator Bolick Putting Children's Safety and Victims' Rights First Advance to Governor's Desk
Legislation sponsored by Senator Shawnna Bolick to strengthen protections for children and victims of sexual offenses is now awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs' consideration after passing the Arizona Legislature.
SB 1476 addresses situations where a child is harmed because of negle
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026
DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensatio
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CAIR-Arizona Calls on Governor to Veto Anti-Muslim Hate Bill
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Arizona Calls on Governor to Veto Anti-Muslim Hate Bill
Civil rights group says legislation purporting to ban "sharia law" is based on misinformation, promotes bigotry and will lead to real harm for Arizona Muslims
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The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Arizona), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, said an anti-Musli
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CFTC Sues New Mexico as the State Becomes the Latest Attempting to Infringe on Federal Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Sues New Mexico as the State Becomes the Latest Attempting to Infringe on Federal Jurisdiction
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state of New Mexico, seeking to block the state's efforts to apply state gaming laws against CFTC-registered contract markets.
Just last week, New Mexico filed a lawsuit in a state cou
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DCS to Implement Ariz. State Sen. Werner's Child Safety Reform Following Bipartisan Legislative Approval
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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DCS to Implement Senator Werner's Child Safety Reform Following Bipartisan Legislative Approval
A child safety reform championed by Senator Carine Werner following her investigation into failures within Arizona's child welfare system will move forward through Department of Child Safety policy after an unexpected procedural dispute arose during the final stages of the legislative pr
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Federal Register: Agricultural Marketing Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following information collection:
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intention to request an extension for, and revision to, a currently approved information collection for Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi,
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Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment of Michael John Martinez Areinoff to Pima County Superior Court
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hobbs Announces Appointment of Michael John Martinez Areinoff to Pima County Superior Court
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Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Michael John Martinez Areinoff to the Pima County Superior Court. Mr. Areinoff has served as Associate General Counsel for the Tucson Unified School District since 2021 and previously served as legal counsel for the distric
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Governor Now Weighing Senate Republican Bills Targeting Border Security, Fentanyl Trafficking, Immigration Enforcement, Public Safety
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 13 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Governor Now Weighing Senate Republican Bills Targeting Border Security, Fentanyl Trafficking, Immigration Enforcement, Public Safety
A package of Arizona Senate Republican bills aimed at strengthening border security, combating fentanyl trafficking, enforcing immigration laws, and expanding public safety resources are now awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs' consideration after passing
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Grijalva Demands Due Process for Tucson DACA Recipient Facing Deportation
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Grijalva Demands Due Process for Tucson DACA Recipient Facing Deportation
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva today called on federal authorities to release DACA recipient Jessica Corrales-Duarte (link is external) from immigration detention, reunite her with her family, and halt deportation proceedings. She is currently facing a misdemeanor charge for a minor offense
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Guatemalan human smugglers admit to roles in 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico
HOUSTON, Texas, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Guatemalan human smugglers admit to roles in 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico
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LAREDO, Texas - Two foreign nationals have pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges related to the crash of a tractor-trailer packed with at least 160 illegal aliens which resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people, including unaccompanied children, and injured over
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House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-651) on the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools Act (H.R. 7082). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 13, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
H.R. 7082, the Fostering Learning and Excellence in Charter Schools (FLEX) Act, reduces red tape in the Charter School Program (CSP) so schools can focus on educating students--not navigating paperwork. This bill
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Kelly, Bicameral Colleagues Press Todd Blanche on Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Bicameral Colleagues Press Todd Blanche on Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
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Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Representatives Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03) led over 50 colleagues in pressing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)'s
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Kelly, Colleagues Push USDA on New World Screwworm Outbreak
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Colleagues Push USDA on New World Screwworm Outbreak
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Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and 17 of their colleagues urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take immediate action to contain and respond to the outbreak of New World Screwworm in the United States.
"We write with great concern regarding
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Lawler, Stanton Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler, Stanton Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat
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Washington, D.C. - 6/12/26... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Greg Stanton, co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities nationwid
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Liberty in Action: New Hope for Rare Disease Patients
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 12 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Liberty in Action: New Hope for Rare Disease Patients
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It's a simple but powerful principle-patients with rare illnesses should never be forced to beg for permission from government bureaucrats to access potentially life-saving cures. Now, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., can make that important principle the law of the land by passing the Goldwater Institute's Right to Try for Individu
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Local Growers and Environmental Defense Fund File Joint Amicus Brief to Protect Community Water Supplies in Arizona
NEW YORK, June 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release:
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Local growers and EDF File Joint Amicus Brief to Protect Community Water Supplies in Arizona
Appeal seeks to overturn lower court decision that threatens the state's ability to respond to local groundwater depletion and threats to farming communities across Arizona
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Two local growers in Cochise County and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) partnered to file a joint amici curiae brief Wednesday with t
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Supporting New York Law Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
Amicus Brief Argues Federal Government Cannot Require States to Enforce Immigration Law in Courthouses
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's
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No limits for this NMSU alumna: Artist's horizons broaden over a decade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 12 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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No limits for this NMSU alumna: Artist's horizons broaden over a decade
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Asiah Thomas-Mandlman, a woman with three names, an artist with at least three amazing talents and on the road to a creative life wide open in front of her.
She also has three identities.
"I'm a black woman, I'm also Asian and I'm also Jewish," she said. "All these parts of me I can talk about in my art. I am a p
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Over One Hundred Reproductive Freedom For All Members Gather in Washington D.C. for Annual Activist Summit
WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Over One Hundred Reproductive Freedom For All Members Gather in Washington D.C. for Annual Activist Summit
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ICYMI:
Last week, Reproductive Freedom for All brought more than 100 activists from 20 states to Washington, D.C. for its annual Activist Summit and Lobby Day. Volunteers, storytellers, and organizers came together to strengthen
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Politico: Full Transcript - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation With Dasha Burns"
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 13 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin:
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Full Transcript: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns"
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Lee Zeldin: I'm passionate on...on behalf of all the Americans who feel like there hasn't been common sense applied en
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Rep. Ciscomani Preliminarily Secures $42.7 Million for 20 AZ-06 Projects, Delivering Critical Community Investments for FY2027
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ciscomani Preliminarily Secures $42.7 Million for 20 AZ-06 Projects, Delivering Critical Community Investments for FY2027
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani announced today that he has preliminarily secured over $42 million in Community Project Funding for 20 projects in Arizona's Sixth Congressional District across all five counties for Fiscal Year 2027, delivering criti
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Reps. Ciscomani, Schweikert Urge for Protection of Arizona's Wild Horses
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Ciscomani, Schweikert Urge for Protection of Arizona's Wild Horses
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Washington, D.C. - Representatives Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert are urging the U.S. Forest Service to ensure the management of Arizona's iconic Salt River and Heber wild horse herds reflects their historic, cultural, and economic significance to the state while fully complying with all applicable federal and state pr
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Scott, Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2026:
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Scott, Moore, Bonamici, Frost, Grijalva, and Pocan Introduce Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, joined Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Adelita Grijalva (A
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets June 18 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on June 18, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Nominees
* Mr. Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs) and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2032
* Mr. Brendan Hanrahan, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European a
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Stanton, Lawler Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton, Lawler Unveil Bipartisan Package to Strengthen America's Response to Extreme Heat
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Extreme Heat Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan legislative package to combat the growing and deadly threat of extreme heat to public health, national security, infrastructure, and communities na
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University of Utah and its foundation finalize deal to form Crimson Brand Partners
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 12 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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University of Utah and its foundation finalize deal to form Crimson Brand Partners
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The University of Utah and its foundation (University of Utah Growth Capital Partners Foundation) announced they have finalized their partnership with Otro Capital, including naming a world-class leadership team.
The partnership marks a major milestone in the launch of the institution's effort to protect its cor
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USA Today: "The Republicans Who Rejected 2020 Election Result Running for Governor"
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 11, 2026:
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USA Today: "The Republicans who rejected 2020 election result running for governor"
New reporting from USA Today highlights how Republican election deniers are running for governor in "politically competitive states," where a win this November would give them "power over election administration" in 2028.
Andy Biggs of Arizona, Burt Jones of Georgia, Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin, and Stac
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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Orders Pecan Grower Referendum on Marketing Program Continuance
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service has ordered a referendum for pecan growers across 15 states to determine whether they support continuing the federal marketing order governing pecan handling. The vote will be conducted through Aug. 3, 2026, among eligible growers in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas.
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