News Tipoffs - Arizona Editors
AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements
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The federal administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements will make it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors argue in a
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 26 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The lawsuit challenges provisions of
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Albany State University Graduate Represents HBCUs on Global Stage at 2026 DITSALA International Cup
ALBANY, Georgia, June 29 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State University Graduate Represents HBCUs on Global Stage at 2026 DITSALA International Cup
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The global impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) was on full display at the 2026 DITSALA International Cup, as Albany State University (ASU) graduate MiMi Harris joined an elite group of student-athletes representing six HBCUs in one of the premier international women's volleyball co
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America 250: At a Pivotal Moment for the Nation, Intel is Advancing U.S. Innovation, AI, and Manufacturing
SANTA CLARA, California, June 29 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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America 250: At a Pivotal Moment for the Nation, Intel is Advancing U.S. Innovation, AI, and Manufacturing
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
* The U.S. is at an inflection point. Artificial intelligence is reshaping global competition and increasing the need for secure, domestic semiconductor pr
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American Rivers CEO Kiernan Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by American Rivers CEO and President Tom Kiernan from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations decisions:
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Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on matters related to the Colorado River basin.
My name is Tom Kiernan, and I am the CEO and President of
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Be
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Ariz. Corporation Commission: Closer to Reality - Workshop Reveals Increasing Momentum for Additional Nuclear Power in State
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release:
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Closer to Reality: Workshop Reveals Increasing Momentum for Additional Nuclear Power in Arizona; Preliminary Study Underway to Assess Possible Sites for New Generation Plant
The Arizona Corporation Commission held its third in a series of workshops on "Advancing Nuclear Power Generation" on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Chairman Nick Myers and Commissioner Rene Lopez hosted the day-long event,
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Ariz. State Reps. Nguyen and Bliss Meet With Pocket Fire Command, Urge Residents to Stay Prepared
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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Reps. Nguyen and Bliss Meet with Pocket Fire Command, Urge Residents to Stay Prepared
District 1 lawmakers receive on-site briefing as wind-driven fire expands north of Sedona
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State Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss met Sunday with Pocket Fire incident command at the Sedona Airport air operations base for a briefing on the fire's rapid growth, threats to nearby communities and t
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Arizona Supreme Court Allows Donor Privacy Challenge to Proceed
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Arizona Supreme Court Allows Donor Privacy Challenge to Proceed
The Arizona Supreme Court today issued a landmark decision recognizing that the Arizona Constitution provides an independent source of protection for free speech and allowing a constitutional challenge to Arizona's donor disclosure law to proceed. In doing so, the court recognized that the nonprofit and donor plaintiffs do
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Arizona Supreme Court Allows Donor Privacy Challenge to Proceed, Strengthens Independent Free Speech Protections Under the Arizona Constitution
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Arizona Supreme Court Allows Donor Privacy Challenge to Proceed, Strengthens Independent Free Speech Protections Under the Arizona Constitution
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The Arizona Supreme Court today issued a landmark decision recognizing that the Arizona Constitution provides an independent source of protection for free speech and allowing a constitutional challenge to Arizona's donor disclosure law to pro
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Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Voters' Right to Know Act
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Voters' Right to Know Act
The Arizona Supreme Court today ruled that the Voters' Right to Know Act may remain in place. The Court dismissed most of the plaintiffs' claims challenging the Act but allowed one claim to move forward.
Arizona voters passed the Act in 2022. The Act requires certain groups that spend money on electionrelated media to disclos
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice: U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Arizona Voter Registration Case
WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release:
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U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Arizona Voter Registration Case
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari 1 in Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota, indicating that they will review the case in their upcoming term. The RNC is asking the Court to ignore the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) to silence the voices of Arizona voters.
Since 2018, plaintif
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Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water & Science Travnicek Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Andrea Travnicek, assistant secretary of the Interior for water and science, from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations decisions:
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Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Committee, I am Andrea Travnicek, Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior (Department). Thank you for
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Attorney General Bonta Files Supplemental Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's New Funding Restrictions for Permanent Housing Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Supplemental Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's New Funding Restrictions for Permanent Housing Projects
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OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a supplemental complaint challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
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Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
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OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals
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As part of a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers
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June 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule that threatens to take health care away from vulnerable Medicaid recipients. The
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals
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June 29, 2026 (DENVER) - As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements inclu
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSALS TO ROLL BACK REGULATIONS ON TOXIC COAL ASH
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSALS TO ROLL BACK REGULATIONS ON TOXIC COAL ASH
Attorney General Kwame Raoul led fellow attorneys general in opposing two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposals to weaken or rescind important regulations on coal ash, a toxic waste that is left over after burning coal at power plants. Coal ash, also referred to as
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
SALEM, Oregon, June 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
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AG Rayfield: "Eligible people will lose coverage despite doing nothing wrong."
Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a lawsuit today over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements that would strip hea
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Banner Health announces sale agreement for Banner Lassen Medical Center
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health announces sale agreement for Banner Lassen Medical Center
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SUSANVILLE, Calif. - Banner Health announced it has signed an asset purchase agreement to sell Banner Lassen Medical Center to an affiliate of Quorum Health. The transaction is expected to be completed in December 2026, pending required regulatory approvals. The agreement represents both organizations' commitment
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Belarusian Democratic Leader Maria Kalesnikava Joins the McCain Institute as Kissinger Fellow
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news:
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Belarusian Democratic Leader Maria Kalesnikava Joins the McCain Institute as Kissinger Fellow
The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) today announced Maria Kalesnikava as its 2026-2027 Kissinger Fellow. A former political prisoner and courageous advocate for democracy and freedom in Belarus, Kalesnikava will hold the Kissinger Fellowship for one year. The Kissinger Fellowship suppo
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BLM seeks initial input for February 2027 sale of oil and gas leases in Arizona
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM seeks initial input for February 2027 sale of oil and gas leases in Arizona
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PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 92 oil and gas parcels totaling 208,576 acres that may be included in a February 2027 lease sale in Arizona. These parcels were nominated in September and October of 2025 and ar
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Campaign Legal Center: U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Arizona Voter Registration Case in Upcoming Term
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Arizona Voter Registration Case in Upcoming Term
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in RNC v. Mi Familia Vota, formally indicating that the justices will review the case in their upcoming term. The justices will determine a number of questions at stake on a federal law that ensures every American can register to vote and make
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Cornyn Op-Ed: Four Years Later, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is Making a Difference
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Op-Ed: Four Years Later, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is Making a Difference
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AUSTIN - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the San Antonio Express-News highlighting the success of his Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which was signed into law in 2022 following the tragic Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas:
Four years later, the Bipartisan Safe
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CPA Hails Chinese Solar Retreat Driven by FEOC Restrictions It Long Championed
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America posted the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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CPA Hails Chinese Solar Retreat Driven by FEOC Restrictions It Long Championed
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today welcomed a wave of Chinese clean-energy divestitures sweeping the U.S. solar industry -a direct result of the Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions CPA long championed and that became law in last year's One Big Beauti
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Governor Polis Announces Flags Will Fly at Half Staff on the Days of Memorials to Honor Three Wildland Fire Service Firefighters Who Died During Containment Efforts of Snyder Mesa Fire in Mesa County
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Announces Flags Will Fly at Half Staff on the Days of Memorials to Honor Three Wildland Fire Service Firefighters Who Died During Containment Efforts of Snyder Mesa Fire in Mesa County
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Further details to follow once memorial dates are selected
DENVER \- Today, Governor Polis announced that all flags on state buildings will fly at half-staff on the memorials of three heroes:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military to Interfere with Elections
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Trump from Using Military to Interfere with Elections
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper recently joined his Senate colleagues to introduce the Protect Our Polls Act, which would protect American elections from interference or intimidation by armed uniformed military or federal law enforcement.
"President Trump has made it clear he'l
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High school student Ayush Vasireddy gaining hands-on chemistry research experience using nanoporous gold at UMSL
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 29 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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High school student Ayush Vasireddy gaining hands-on chemistry research experience using nanoporous gold at UMSL
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Marquette High School student Ayush Vasireddy has been conducting research using hierarchical bimodal nanoporous gold, or hb-NPG, to detect traces of Bisphenol F, or BPF, in water samples under the guidance of Professor Keith Stine and doctoral candidate Taiwo Adeniji sin
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ICYMI: Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Commends Rep. Ciscomani on Effort to Modernize DeConcini Port of Entry
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Commends Rep. Ciscomani on Effort to Modernize DeConcini Port of Entry
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Tucson, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani's effort to fully modernize the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, is receiving strong support from Olivia Ainza-Kramer, the President & CEO of the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce.
In
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Identities Released of Three Firefighters Who Died Responding to Knowles Fire in Colorado
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Identities Released of Three Firefighters Who Died Responding to Knowles Fire in Colorado
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MESA COUNTY, Colo. -Federal wildland fire officials are releasing the identities of three firefighters who died while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on Saturday.
The firefighters were assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and were engaged in initial attack operations on the Knowles F
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In a Victory for Voters, Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 211
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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In a Victory for Voters, Arizona Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 211
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PHOENIX - Today, Arizona's Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of Proposition 211 (Prop 211), rejecting a broad challenge to the law under the Arizona Constitution and allowing the proposition to remain in place. However, the ruling also permits the plaintiffs to attempt to prove that
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InnovateEDU CEO Mote Testifies Before Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Education and the American Family released the following written testimony by Erin Mote, CEO and co-founder of InnovateEDU, Brooklyn, New York, from a June 16, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of K-12 Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence":
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Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Blunt Rochester, and distinguished members of the HELP Committee, thank you for convening this critical hearing and
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ITC Leaves Intact Name Change in TOPCon Solar Patent Investigation
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission declined to review an administrative law judge's ruling approving a respondent name change in a patent investigation involving TOPCon solar cells, modules and panels.
ITC said it would not review Initial Determination Order No. 13, which granted complainant First Solar, Inc.'s request to amend the complaint and notice of investigation by changing the name of respondent JA Solar AZ, LLC, Phoenix, to American Panel Solutions LLC, P
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Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Study How AI Tools Impact Older Americans
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Study How AI Tools Impact Older Americans
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Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Rick Scott (R-FL), both members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, alongside Roger Marshall (R-KS), introduced the bipartisan Aging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, legislation to direct federal research on how AI tools, including chatbots and voice assistants, are impacti
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Learning Policy Institute: 'How Supercourses Are Used to Prepare Paraprofessionals to Become Teachers'
PALO ALTO, California, June 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Learning Policy Institute issued the following research brief on June 17, 2026 by April Holton entitled "How Supercourses Are Used to Prepare Paraprofessionals to Become Teachers."
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The brief from EdPrepLab describes how the Teaching Fellows program at Arizona State University (ASU) creates an accelerated pathway for paraeducators to earn a teaching degree and certification while continuing to work in schools. Designed in
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposals to Roll Back Toxic Coal Ash Regulations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposals to Roll Back Toxic Coal Ash Regulations
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposals to weaken or rescind important regulations on coal ash, a toxic waste that is left over after burning coal at power p
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter by 16 attorneys general opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed a government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil serv
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in t
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Colorado River Resources Manager Hasencamp Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following written testimony by William Hasencamp, manager of Colorado River resources for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, from a June 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the Colorado River Basin and future operations:
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Chair Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, Senator Padilla, and other members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. Metropolitan has a long hist
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Mohave College Receives Accreditation Approval for New Nursing Bachelor's Degree
KINGMAN, Arizona, June 30 -- Mohave College issued the following news release:
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Mohave College receives accreditation approval for new nursing bachelor's degree
Mohave College has received accreditation approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN-BSN, giving registered nurses an affordable, flexible pathway to complete a bachelor's degree through the College.
The HLC's Institutional Actions Council approved the College request dur
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National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers Issue Letter to Democratic Governors
WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- The National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers issued the following letter to Democratic governors:
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Here is the text of the letter:
Open Letter to our Democratic Governors:
On behalf of the 4.8 million members of AFT and NEA, we urge you to protect families and public education in your state by saying no to the Trump private school voucher scheme. Public education is a core value of our communities and the foundation of a thriv
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NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU Foundation announces new board leadership, members
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The New Mexico State University Foundation begins its new fiscal year July 1 with Margaret Hardin '94, former CEO of Ergobaby, commencing her first year as board chair. Louis A. Vega '91, president of Dow North America, transitions to the role of outgoing chair. Joining Hardin on the executive committee of the Foundation are Carol S
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Proclaiming Liberty: The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Proclaiming Liberty: The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence
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As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Goldwater Institute held a special webinar discussion on Timothy Sandefur's new book "Proclaiming Liberty," a powerful exploration of the ideas that gave birth to the American experiment in freedom, hosted by Mike Brownfield, Goldwa
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Unlawful Implementation of New Medicaid Work Requirements
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 30 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in
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Schiff Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from Forests
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from Forests
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), John Curtis (R-Utah), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in introducing bipartisan legislation, the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody bi
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Schweikert Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Response to New World Screwworm Outbreak
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, has issued the following news release:
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Schweikert Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Federal Response to New World Screwworm Outbreak
U.S. Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., co-led a bipartisan letter with U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging a fully resourced, coordinated federal response to confirmed New World screwworm cases
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SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18
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For the 12th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to SEC Network, presenting all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming.
Beginning Friday, July 3, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day filled with the grea
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Skanska USA Building Appoints Bryan Northrop as General Manager of Its Advanced Technology Operating Unit
NEW YORK, June 30 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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Skanska USA Building Appoints Bryan Northrop as General Manager of its Advanced Technology Operating Unit
Extensive Experience Managing Complex Builds Brings Valuable Expertise to Drive Continued Growth
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Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced the appointment of Bryan Northrop to executive vice president and general manager of
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Stanton NDAA Amendments Would Bar Trump Administration's Use of Military Personnel and Resources for Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton NDAA Amendments Would Bar Trump Administration's Use of Military Personnel and Resources for Immigration Enforcement
U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) offered two amendments to the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to stop the Trump Administration from turning America's military into an arm of its immigration crackdown.
This comes amidst reports from
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