Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
9 State Attorneys General Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Weakening Coal Ash Leachate Pollution Controls
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing EPA's proposed regulation to alter Effluent Limitations Guidelines for unmanaged combustion residual leachate from steam electric power generating point sources. The states assert that the proposal undermines the Clean Water Act and would weaken protections for their waterways by shifting the responsibility to individual state regulators and permitting author
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Abren inscripciones para los talleres virtuales gratuitos de arboles de sombra de SRP
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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Abren inscripciones para los talleres virtuales gratuitos de arboles de sombra de SRP
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Nota del editor: Para entrevistar a un cliente que haya plantado un arbol de sombra o para coordinar una transmision en vivo con una demostracion plantando un arbol, comuniquese con Marisol Pelaez al 602.480.0502 o al correo marisol.pelaez@srpnet.com
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ACLU Launches Historic Election Safeguarding Effort Ahead of the Midterms
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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ACLU Launches Historic Election Safeguarding Effort Ahead of the Midterms
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WASHINGTON -In 2026, the ACLU will be at the forefront of ensuring all eligible voters can cast their ballot-making its largest ever investment in election safeg
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Ariz. State Senate Republicans: Hobbs Rejects Election Integrity Package, Sides With Secrecy Over Transparency
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Hobbs Rejects Election Integrity Package, Sides with Secrecy Over Transparency
Governor Katie Hobbs is keeping Arizona voters in the dark by vetoing a package of election integrity reforms that would have increased transparency, strengthened ballot security, improved accountability, and given the public greater ability to verify election results.
The vetoes continue a troubling pa
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Ariz. State Senate Republicans: Hobbs Vetoes Education Package, Blocks School Safety Measures, Civics Instruction, Parental Choice
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Hobbs Vetoes Education Package, Blocks School Safety Measures, Civics Instruction, Parental Choice
Efforts to improve school safety, strengthen civics education, expand parental rights, and better prepare schools for emergencies are being blocked after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a package of education reforms approved by the Legislature.
The legislation addressed concerns raised
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Ariz. State Senate Republicans: Hobbs Vetoes National Security Package, Rejects Safeguards Against Foreign Influence and Federal Overreach
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 24 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Hobbs Vetoes National Security Package, Rejects Safeguards Against Foreign Influence and Federal Overreach
Efforts to protect Arizona's critical infrastructure, military assets, private property rights, and constitutional system of government are being blocked after Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a package of national security and state sovereignty bills.
The legislation would have s
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CAST Advocates for Prompt Enforcement of Updated Digital Accessibility Standards in Education
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- CAST, a nonprofit organization based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, specializing in accessibility and educational research, addressed the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the extension of compliance deadlines related to web content and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CAST emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum toward full compliance with accessibility regulations and recommended the adoption of the latest
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CCRKBA APPLAUDS AZ REP. NGUYEN FOR RANGE PROTECTION LEGISLATION
BELLEVUE, Washington, June 23 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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CCRKBA APPLAUDS AZ REP. NGUYEN FOR RANGE PROTECTION LEGISLATION
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BELLEVUE, WA - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms applauds Arizona State Rep. Quang Nguyen for sponsoring and championing House Bill 2763 through the Arizona State Legislature, adding significant protection to the world-famous Ben Avery Shooting Facil
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Center for Biological Diversity Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to List Jamaican Kite Swallowtail as Endangered
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to list the Jamaican kite swallowtail butterfly as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal addresses the dramatic decline of the species in its native Jamaica, primarily due to habitat loss and illegal trade pressures.
The Jamaican kite swallowtail is endemic to Jamaica and current
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Defend Them All Foundation, Center for Biological Diversity Challenge NMFS Decision on Tope Shark Population Listings
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Defend Them All Foundation, Portland, Oregon, and the Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service regarding its 12-month findings and proposed rule on listing the Tope Shark (Galeorhinus galeus) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The letter expressed support for the agency's proposal to list
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Four NAU students selected for competitive summer BNI internships
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Four NAU students selected for competitive summer BNI internships
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There's nothing better than learning how to make a difference while on the job. This summer, four NAU students will be doing exactly that.
The undergraduate scholars were selected for 10-week internships at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where they will work alongside neurological disorder, speech pathology and occupational ther
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From smartphone to studio
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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From smartphone to studio
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Have you ever looked at a picture and assumed it was taken with an expensive professional camera, only to discover it was captured by a smartphone? For National Camera Day on June 24, Beth Anne Staub, assistant teaching professor of photography, who recently won first place in the photography section of the Arizona Treasures art show, answered some questions about how you c
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Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update - June 22, 2026
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update
Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action:
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SB1113 service of process; evaluation agencies
SB1160 drones; entertainment events; prohibition
SB1188 approved medications; scheduling; prescription authority
SB1189 construction contracts; revitalization districts
SB1198 beef council; veterinary board; continuation
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Healthcare of the present: How AI can help improve health outcomes
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Healthcare of the present: How AI can help improve health outcomes
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The College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University is accepting applications for two programs that train healthcare workers in the use of AI tools in public and clinical health.
The aim, said program director Tim Curry, a lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences, is to give healthcare providers the knowled
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Hobbs Veto Leaves Rural Ratepayers Defenseless Against Extreme Utility Rate Hikes
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 24 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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Hobbs Veto Leaves Rural Ratepayers Defenseless Against Extreme Utility Rate Hikes
Governor Hobbs sided with her bureaucracy and utilities over Arizona families, putting population and politics ahead of financial harm
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Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed House Bill 2113, legislation that would have required the Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) to intervene when a utility proposes raisin
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House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Albuquerque Indian School Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-663) on the Albuquerque Indian School Act (H.R. 6162). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on May 20, 2026.
The House passed the bill on June 2, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
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PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION
The purpose of H.R. 6162 is to transfer certain Federal land into trust for certain Indian Pueblos in the
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House Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand SBA Outreach to Tribal Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news:
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House Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand SBA Outreach to Tribal Entrepreneurs
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This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) is part of a bipartisan coalition seeking to codify the Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) within the Small Business Administration (SBA) by adding it to the Small Business Act.
Last C
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House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Preventing Waste, Fraud & Abuse in TANF Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-670) on the Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act (H.R. 8872). The report was advanced by Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, on May 29, 2026.
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I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
H.R. 8872, as amended, the "Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on May 21, 2026, makes changes to part A of title IV of the
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Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees.
The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act
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International Cancer Advocacy Network Advocates for Improved FDA Drug Approval Processes for Rare and Ultra-Rare Cancers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The International Cancer Advocacy Network, Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging reforms to the agency's drug approval framework specifically for rare and ultra-rare diseases. The nonprofit organization, which supports late-stage cancer patients-many facing biomarker-driven cancers that affect only small populations-highlighted barriers within the current FDA processes
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Justice Antitrust Division Updates 1EdTech Consortium Membership Following Joint Venture Changes
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced changes to the membership of 1EdTech Consortium Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts. On Jan. 21, 2026, the technology venture filed written notices simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.
The filings fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects members by limiting antitrust liabilities to actual damages under specified conditions.
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Kelly, Warren Demand Trump Officials Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Warren Demand Trump Officials Explain Damage to U.S. Manufacturing Sector
Trump admin has repeatedly and falsely claimed that manufacturing is "roaring back"
Trump's tariffs have led to tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs disappearing
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Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to the Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the Treasury Scott
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Law Expands Access to Affordable Healthcare in Rural Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 24 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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New Law Expands Access to Affordable Healthcare in Rural Arizona
Rep. Chris Lopez's test-and-treat law allows pharmacists to treat common infections under strict safeguards
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Rural Arizonans will have a faster, more affordable option for treating common infections under legislation sponsored by Republican State Representative Chris Lopez and signed into law.
Rep. Lopez introduced the policy
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Maricopa Community Colleges Receive $0 Operating Aid for 12th Consecutive Year
TEMPE, Arizona, June 24 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release:
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Maricopa Community Colleges Receive $0 Operating Aid for 12th Consecutive Year
For the 12th consecutive year, Maricopa Community Colleges will receive zero dollars in state aid. Despite educating more Arizona residents than any other postsecondary institution in the state and providing the largest share of workforce development education, the nation's largest community college system is again being
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
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BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The
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May State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 22 States, Decreased in 20, and Increased in 9
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on June 23, 2026:
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May State Unemployment Remained Unchanged in 22 States, Decreased in 20, and Increased in 9
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 May, unemployment remained unchanged in 22 states, decreased in 20, and increased in nine
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New Arizona Law Strengthens Protections for On-Duty Utility Workers
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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New Arizona Law Strengthens Protections for On-Duty Utility Workers
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Arizona utilities and labor organizations expressed their appreciation to state lawmakers and Governor Katie Hobbs for approving legislation that strengthens penalties for assaulting on-duty utility workers and helps safeguard critical infrastructure across the state.
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New CMU geologist uncovers clues to a 280-million-year-old desert ecosystem
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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New CMU geologist uncovers clues to a 280-million-year-old desert ecosystem
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For Geologist Rickey Bartlett, geology has always been about asking questions that rocks have been quietly holding onto for millions of years.
Now, as a new faculty member in Central Michigan University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Bartlett is leading research that could reshape scientists' underst
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
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HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At
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NMSU receives grant to help Navajo communities increase food sovereignty
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 23 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU receives grant to help Navajo communities increase food sovereignty
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The New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center at Farmington has consistently provided programs and support to the area's Navajo communities. A recent $500,000 grant will help the center continue that support by addressing food sovereignty and related health issues within the Navajo Nation.
The center
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Optometrist Wood Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 24 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Optometrist Ryan Wood, O.D., Joins UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute
Ryan Wood, O.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology.
Wood's primary clinical focus is specialty contact lens care with expertise in scleral lenses for patients with con
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Overview Effect and Sense of Place
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Overview Effect and Sense of Place
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New peer-reviewed article explores how sense of place and perspective may support student engagement and understanding
University of Phoenix College of General Studies announces the publication of a new peer-reviewed article in The Geography Teacher, authored by Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., associate dean, College of General Studies ; Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., full-
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Registration Begins for SRP's Free Virtual Shade Tree Workshops
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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Registration Begins for SRP's Free Virtual Shade Tree Workshops
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Editor's Note: To interview a customer who has planted a shade tree or to set up a live shot with a shade tree planting demonstration, contact Marisol Pelaez at 602.480.0502 or marisol.pelaez@srpnet.com
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Registration for three SRP Free Shade Tree Program virtual w
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Rep. Ansari Votes to Advance Bipartisan Housing Package to Increase Supply and Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ansari Votes to Advance Bipartisan Housing Package to Increase Supply and Lower Costs
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, voted in support of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation to expand the nation's housing supply, reduce barriers to development, and improv
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Rep. Grijalva Leads Letter Demanding Trump Administration Restore Title IX Protections for Student Survivors
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Leads Letter Demanding Trump Administration Restore Title IX Protections for Student Survivors
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva, alongside Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and 35 members of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), called on Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to immediately restore and enforce critical Title IX protections for
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Securing the future of water in northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 23 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Securing the future of water in northern Arizona
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Water shapes every aspect of our lives, yet communities around the world are facing growing challenges in securing this vital resource. Climate change, population growth and rising demand are placing unprecedented pressure on water systems, creating complex problems that require fresh thinking and collaborative solutions.
In northern Arizona, severe
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Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests, coordinates drone fleets
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Smart drones, safe skies: Student's system tests, coordinates drone fleets
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Autonomous drones could deliver packages, inspect bridges and skyscrapers, monitor emergencies like wildfires and, eventually, ferry people. But the airspace still lacks the testing and coordination infrastructure needed to prove drones can operate safely around people, buildings, aircraft and each other.
Mehrnaz Sabet, a doctoral stu
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Sub Station bids its final farewell
RIVERSIDE, California, June 23 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news:
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Sub Station bids its final farewell
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After 54 years of feeding UC Riverside students and employees with its signature Big Dude and other deli sandwiches, the Sub Station, which was located in Brannockburn Village on campus, has bid farewell to its customers.
Owner Richard Munio and his employees held a going away bash Friday, June 19 to kick off its last few days of business.
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TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Taps Seasoned Industry Leaders for Top Roles
TYSONS, Virginia, June 24 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Taps Seasoned Industry Leaders for Top Roles
McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) CEO Patrick Paolini today announced four leadership appointments, naming industry veterans to expanded roles across the business.
"Each of these individuals has a proven record of measurable results built on experience, strong
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The Largest U.S. Wind Facility to Begin Operations This Month
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Largest U.S. Wind Facility to Begin Operations This Month
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Key Takeaways
1 The SunZia Wind Project begins operations in New Mexico this month as the largest-capacity wind facility in the United States, with a capacity of 3,650 megawatts.
2 The project is three times larger than any other wind facility in the United States and consists of 916 wind turbines, costing $11 bi
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U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release:
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U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors
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The U.S. installed 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54%
The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 3.3 gigawatts (GW)/8.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% with ut
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U.S. News Unveils Inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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U.S. News Unveils Inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today announced its inaugural 2026-2027 Best Conference Cities and Best Conference Hotels rankings, identifyin
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