News Tipoffs - Arizona Editors
50 States Join A Home for Every Child, Creating Nationwide Momentum to Strengthen Families and Recruit Foster Families
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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50 States Join A Home for Every Child, Creating Nationwide Momentum to Strengthen Families and Recruit Foster Families
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, joined "A Home for Every Child," an ACF
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AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, in collaboration with the U.S Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other state attorneys general, today announced a $36.5 million multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS)
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AG Nessel Secures Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers' Right to Repair
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers' Right to Repair
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a coalition of five states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a settlement with farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will ensure farmers can enjoy the right to repair their own John Deere tractors and farm equipment. The settleme
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Alumni Giving Back: Scottsdale Community College Launches Inaugural Career Coaching Program
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, July 10 -- Scottsdale Community College issued the following news:
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Alumni Giving Back: SCC Launches Inaugural Career Coaching Program
Scottsdale Community College recently celebrated an exciting milestone with the launch of its new Alumni Career Coaching Program, an initiative designed to connect students with alumni and community professionals who are passionate about helping the next generation succeed. This marks the first formal Alumni Career Coaching Program i
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APS CEO Discusses Cholla Conversion, Reliability and Arizona's Energy Future
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 10 -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news:
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APS CEO discusses Cholla conversion, reliability and Arizona's energy future
APS President and CEO Ted Geisler recently joined The Mike Broomhead Show on KTAR 92.3 FM to discuss APS's plans to convert two units at the Cholla Power Plant in northeastern Arizona from coal to natural gas -- a project designed to support reliability for existing customers and Arizona's continued growth.
During the interview,
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Ariz. Corporation Commission Repeals Outdated Electric Energy Efficiency Standards Rules, Eliminating Surcharges
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 9 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release:
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ACC Repeals Outdated Electric Energy Efficiency Standards Rules, Eliminating Surcharges
The Arizona Corporation Commission voted 4-0 to repeal the Electric Energy Efficiency Standards Rules (EEE Rules) - A.A.C. Title 14, Chapter 2, Article 24 during the July 8, 2026 Open meeting. The Commission reiterated its findings that the rules created an unjust subsidy whereby affluent rate payers wer
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Ariz. Corporation Commission Revokes License, Orders Penalties Against Northern Arizona Investment Adviser for Undisclosed Investments
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 9 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release:
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ACC Revokes License, Orders Penalties Against Northern Arizona Investment Adviser for Undisclosed Investments
The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered Dharmesh Virendra Vora ("D. Vora") and his northern Arizona business Vora Wealth Management, PLLC ("Vora Wealth") (collectively "Vora") to pay $30,000 in administrative penalties for violating the Arizona Investment Management Act.
This co
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would make it harder for scammers to make robocalls from legitimate telephone numbers by cutting off scammers' access to
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 45 other attorneys general today secured $45 million from Block, Inc. (Block), the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, for misleading its users and failing to protect them from scams and fr
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 8, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls alling on the Federal Communications Commission (FC
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-When a robocall scammer wants to call you, he doesn't need to do it from a fake number. The first thing he does is buy a long list of real phone numbers, then he cycles through them so fast that spam filters can't keep up. By the time one
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH DEERE OVER ALLEGED UNFAIR CORPORATE TACTICS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH DEERE OVER ALLEGED UNFAIR CORPORATE TACTICS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of five attorneys general, today announced a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Deere and Company (Deere), resolving allegations the farm equipment manufacturer used unlawful practices to
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to rescind its plan to continue President Trump's illegal tariffs. In their comment letter, the attorneys general push back on the USTR's propos
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, July 6 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. Once again, Attorney General Rayfield is calling on Trump to stop il
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states pushed back on the USTR's latest proposal - tariffs on the European Union
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Brain-body connection: Expert shares tips to reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Brain-body connection: Expert shares tips to reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -The same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer also can reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, M.D., a cognitive neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains the brain-body connection, lifestyle changes t
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CAIR-AZ Condemns Racist Post Targeting Asian GOP State Lawmaker
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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CAIR-AZ Condemns Racist Post Targeting Asian GOP State Lawmaker
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a racist social media post targeting an Asian American Republican state lawmaker, saying such attacks normalize racism and embolden extrem
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CAPAC Welcomes New Associate Members Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Luz Rivas (CA-29)
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release:
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CAPAC Welcomes New Associate Members Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Luz Rivas (CA-29)
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomed Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Luz Rivas (CA-29) as Associate Members, bringing the Caucus to a record-breaking 85 total Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
"I am excited to
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Digital Chamber CEO Carbone Testifies Before Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone from a June 23, 2026, hearing entitled "The Affordability Agenda":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
My name is Cody Carbone, and I serve as Chief Executive Officer of The Digital Chamber, the world's largest digital asset and blockchain trade associati
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FAU: Supply Chain Growth Jumps Despite Persistent Cost Pressures
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 10 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Report: Supply Chain Growth Jumps Despite Persistent Cost Pressures
By Amber Bonefont
Supply chains in the U.S. expanded in June, driven primarily by continued resilient consumer spending despite high inflation, according to a report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.
The June Logistics Managers' In
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GSA Begins Environmental Review for Nogales Land Port Modernization, Expansion
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSFR) -- The General Services Administration will prepare an environmental impact statement for modernization and expansion of the Nogales DeConcini Land Port of Entry, Arizona. Comments are due on Aug. 8, 2026.
The notice begins the National Environmental Policy Act review process for a project intended to address operational, safety and capacity concerns at the aging border crossing. A public scoping meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026, in Nogales, Arizona, to gather i
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program, Including Joslyn Art Museum in Nebraska
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participa
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HSRC Webinar on Lessons Learned From the Housing & Services Partnership Accelerator
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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HSRC Webinar on Lessons Learned From the Housing & Services Partnership Accelerator
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Register for the webinar
The Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) supports cross-sector collaboration among housing, homelessness, health, aging, disability, and independent living systems to help people live sta
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Kelly, Warren, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Pentagon Gutting Civilian Protection Efforts Amid War in Iran
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Warren, Colleagues Press Hegseth on Pentagon Gutting Civilian Protection Efforts Amid War in Iran
Pentagon's independent watchdog found that Trump administration defunded and blocked reforms to protect civilians during war, potentially violating federal law
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This week, Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and eight of their Democratic collea
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Mohave College Corporate Education Offers Additional Arizona Real Estate Continuing Education Courses
KINGMAN, Arizona, July 10 -- Mohave College issued the following news release:
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Mohave College Corporate Education offers additional Arizona real estate continuing education courses
MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College Corporate Education is hosting two Arizona Real Estate Continuing Education training events, 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 5 and Aug. 26, at Mohave College Beale Street Center, Room 106, 309 E. Beale Street, Kingman.
The events provide Arizona real estate professionals with the opp
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National Debt Reaches $39.38 Trillion, Increased $3.16 Trillion Year Over Year Increasing at an Average Rate of $100,207 Per Second
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSrep) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on July 8, 2026:
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National Debt Reaches $39.38 Trillion, Increased $3.16 Trillion Year over Year Increasing at an average rate of $100,207 per Second
Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Debt Update for July.
As of July 3, 2026, total gross national debt is $39.38 trillion. Relative to one year ago, total gross national debt is $3.16 t
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Racine County Residents Pack Town Hall to Discuss Affordability, Healthcare, & Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Racine County Residents Pack Town Hall to Discuss Affordability, Healthcare, & Gun Violence
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Left to right: Reps. Delia C. Ramirez, Pramila Jayapal, Jim McGovern, Mark Pocan, and Gwen Moore.
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>The Racine community gathered in Racine Memorial Hall on Wednesday night for the latest Progress for the People town hall. Held in partnership with Fa
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Rep. Ciscomani Joins Effort Urging for Protection of the LWCF
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ciscomani Joins Effort Urging for Protection of the LWCF
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Tucson, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) has joined an effort to preserve the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as it currently stands, opposing any future amendments to the Fund that would jeopardize conservation and critical outdoor recreation needs.
Representative Ciscomani joined other House members dedicated
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to Measles Outbreak at Florence; Calls for Delay in Deportation Proceedings of Infected Individuals
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to Measles Outbreak at Florence; Calls for Delay in Deportation Proceedings of Infected Individuals
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This includes a man named Vlad, who faces the prospect of being drafted into the war in Ukraine if deported
Tucson, AZ - Rep. Grijalva released the following statement responding to the measles outbreak at the Florence Detention Center. One of the infected individuals
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Rio Salado Joins National Partnership to Advance AI-Enabled Student Assessment
TEMPE, Arizona, July 10 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news:
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Rio Salado Joins National Partnership to Advance AI-Enabled Student Assessment
Rio Salado College is joining Western Governors University, Lorain County Community College and Miami Dade College in a new partnership with Axim Collaborative to explore how AI can help higher education better assess what students know and can do. The project will focus on building AI-enabled assessments that go beyond memorization and
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Stanton Introduces the Quiet Skies Act to Finalize Ban on In-Flight Cell Phone Calls
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Introduces the Quiet Skies Act to Finalize Ban on In-Flight Cell Phone Calls
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), Rick Crawford (R-AR-01), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08) introduced H.R. 9530, the Quiet Skies Act. The bipartisan legislation would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to finalize a ban on in-flight calls on commerc
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Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release:
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Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
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Congressional candidates collected $2.1 billion and disbursed $1.3 billion, political parties received $1.1 billion and spent $824.8 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $6.3 billion and spent $4.8 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover
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Ten ways NAU professors are bringing AI into the classroom
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 6 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Ten ways NAU professors are bringing AI into the classroom
How do you help students get over their reticence of AI?
The answer, according to one psychology professor, is simple: You don't. You teach students how to use AI ethically, in a way that enhances their learning and enables them to think critically about AI-produced material. In the process, you give them the tools to either use AI responsibly
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Trade Gap Ends May 28 Percent Above 12-Month Average, Largest Gap Since March 2025
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSrep) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on July 8, 2026:
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Trade Gap Ends May 28 Percent Above 12-Month Average, Largest Gap Since March 2025
Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update based on information compiled from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The total trade def
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Trust for Public Land Partners With Coronado National Forest to Protect 695 Acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 6 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
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Trust for Public Land Partners with Coronado National Forest to Protect 695 Acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains
Tucson, Ariz. - The Santa Catalina Ranger District, part of the Coronado National Forest, is growing. In partnership with Trust for Public Land, the Coronado National Forest has completed the acquisition of 695 acres near Oracle, Arizona--one of the largest remaining private inh
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Virginia Tech: As National Drought Deepens, AI Model Helps Balance Water Demands
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 10 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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As national drought deepens, a new AI model helps balance water demands
By Briana Bittner
As drought strains water supplies across much of the United States, Virginia Tech researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to help policymakers manage growing competition between agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.
Feras Batarseh, associate professor in the Department of B
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