Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
ACC Corporations Division Announces New Online Verification Aimed at Preventing Business Filing Fraud
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release:
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ACC Corporations Division Announces New Online Verification Aimed at Preventing Business Filing Fraud
The Arizona Corporation Commission will implement a new identity verification requirement for customers using the Arizona Business Center ("ABC") online filing portal beginning July 20, 2026. This security measure is designed to prevent fraudulent business filings and protect Arizona busin
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AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger
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Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distr
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), arguing the deal would unlawf
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major fi
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Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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Arizona Teachers Can Receive Up to $400 in Grants After Attending a Free SRP Professional Development Workshop
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Registration opens July 15 for a series of free professional development STEM workshops for K-12 educators. Educators who complete at least one workshop will be eligible to receive a $400 classroom grant to help implem
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger, the largest in Hol
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
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OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.), two of the nation's largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would ille
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
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July 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount).
"If this massive corporate merger is allowed to go through, Oregonians will pay
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five
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BlueRibbon Coalition Executive Director Burr Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Ben Burr, executive director of the BlueRibbon Coalition, from a July 1, 2026, hearing on the Recreation Permitting Improvement Act (H.R. 9248):
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Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Ben Burr, and I serve as Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition, a national nonprofit that has advocated
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Court Rules in Favor of Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee in Public Records Lawsuit
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee issued the following news release:
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Court Rules in Favor of Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee in Public Records Lawsuit
Judge Affirms Treasurer's Office Position and Denies 12 News' Request for Additional ESA Records
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Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee announced that the Maricopa County Superior Court has ruled in favor of the Arizona State Treasurer's Office (ASTO) in a public records lawsuit brought by KPNX-TV Channel 12 and
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Dr. Chrissy Holliday Makes History as First Woman President of Mohave College
KINGMAN, Arizona, July 14 -- Mohave College issued the following news release:
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Dr. Chrissy Holliday makes history as first woman president of Mohave College
Mohave College President Dr. Christin (Chrissy) Holliday has completed her first week leading the College, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to serve as president of the institution.
Dr. Holliday, the seventh president of Mohave College, officially began her presidency on July 6, after being selected by the Mohave Col
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Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join
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Today, 12 state attorneys general sued to block Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers-Discovery. In response, American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement applauding their decision and encouragi
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Emphasizing Credit Union Priorities in D.C. and Home States
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Emphasizing credit union priorities in D.C. and home states
Keeping credit union priorities in front of members of Congress doesn't just happen on Capitol Hill. With advocacy outreach underway by Leagues and credit unions across the country, the GoWest Credit Union Association and its member credit unions are engaging with policymakers throughout the six states it represents as well a
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ERISA Industry Committee President Gelfand Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following testimony by James Gelfand, president and CEO of the ERISA Industry Committee, from a July 1, 2026, hearing entitled "Direct Contracting: A Prescription for Lower Health Care Costs":
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Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on direct contracting and its impact on America's l
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ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19
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* WNBA, PGA TOUR, WWE, MLB and college football stars grant wishes
* Wishes debut on SportsCenter July 19-23
Since its inception in 2006, ESPN's "My Wish" series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill almost 100 sports-themed wishes fo
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EUTOPIA Alliance secures additional EUR7.2m to revolutionise European university collaboration
COVENTRY, England, July 13 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release:
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EUTOPIA Alliance secures additional EUR7.2m to revolutionise European university collaboration
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It was confirmed on 9 July 2026 that EUTOPIA has successfully bid for an addition EUR7.2m of funding from the European Commission. The project - EUTOPIA EDGE - will embed and scale activities that connect our students, researchers and staff across borders. Over the next two years (December 2026 to Nov
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For 20 years, Students Solve 'Murders' at CSI Camp
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, July 13 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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For 20 years, Students Solve 'Murders' at CSI Camp
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Galloway, N.J. -Zoe Gandolfo has grown up listening to true crime stories with her dad.
"He listens to a lot of it, and he's passed that down to me," said the sophomore from Hudson County Schools of Technology. "I find it so interesting how the smallest mistakes can have a big effect and how things can go wrong. One piece of misplaced evidence can ruin
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Institute for Justic: Victory for Small San Diego Business - Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 14 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 1,3 2026:
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Victory for Small San Diego Business! Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Ruinous Financial Surveillance of California Money Services Businesses
SAN DIEGO--San Diego small business owner Esperanza Gomez can continue to operate her money services business free of ruinous financial surveillance after a federal appeals court ruled today in her favor. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of A
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K-9s Dying in Hot Cars: PETA Calls on National Police Orgs to Protect Dogs From Deadly Summer Heat
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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K-9s Dying in Hot Cars: PETA Calls on National Police Orgs to Protect Dogs from Deadly Summer Heat
Alexandria, Va. - With reports surging nationwide of K-9s dying from heat-related causes, many of whom, as the examples below show, were left unattended in patrol cars--which is among the top causes of death for dogs used by police departments--PETA sent letters today to three of th
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Lee Applauds Trump's Actions Reining in Monument Overreach
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Lee Applauds Trump's Actions Reining in Monument Overreach
Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, applauded President Donald J. Trump's proclamation modifying the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
"Today's proclamation shows that President Trump listens to Utahns and respects the limits Congress place
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Los maestros de Arizona pueden recibir hasta $400 en subvenciones despues de asistir a un taller gratuito de desarrollo profesional de SRP
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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Los maestros de Arizona pueden recibir hasta $400 en subvenciones despues de asistir a un taller gratuito de desarrollo profesional de SRP
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Las inscripciones abren el 15 de julio para una serie de talleres gratuitos de desarrollo profesional en ciencia, tecnologia, ingenieria y matematicas (STEM) dirigidos a educadores de K-12. L
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McCain Institute Chairman Emeritus McCain Issues Statement on Death of Sen. Graham
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following statement on July 12, 2026, by Chairman Emeritus Cindy McCain on the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina:
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"My heart is broken. Lindsey was one of my dearest friends, a brother in service, and a cherished member of our 'Three Amigos.' Through the years, we shared countless conversations, challenges, laughs, and memories that I will carry with me forever. I am grateful beyond words for his frie
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N.J. A.G. Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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AG Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
Merger Would Result in Higher Prices, Reduced Content Choices for New Jerseyans
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Pa
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NAU in Denmark: Learning by design
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 13 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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NAU in Denmark: Learning by design
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This summer, NAU students from multiple disciplines embarked on a journey to learn how Scandinavian design is shaping more equitable, sustainable and collaborative societies. The NAU in Denmark: Hygge to Hashtags: Culture, Communication, and Social Design in Scandinavia course led by Michelle B. Carpenter, executive director of the School of Communication, showed s
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NAU students awarded the Udall scholarship and the Udall congressional internship
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 13 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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NAU students awarded the Udall scholarship and the Udall congressional internship
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Two NAU students were selected from a field of highly competitive applicants as winners of the Udall Foundation's scholarship and internship programs. The foundation supports students who are committed to careers related to the environment, Tribal public policy or Native American health care with up to $7,500 for educa
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Rep. Ciscomani Closes Out District Work Week Focused on Cochise County Communities and Rural Healthcare
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ciscomani Closes Out District Work Week Focused on Cochise County Communities and Rural Healthcare
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Tucson, AZ - This past district work week, U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani focused efforts on celebrating achievements in rural healthcare and community support. Rep. Ciscomani's efforts during the week included speaking at the 25th Anniversary Luncheon of the Cochise County Sheriff's Assis
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Rep. Ciscomani Urges AZ-06 Farmers and Ranchers to Utilize USDA Drought Disaster Program
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ciscomani Urges AZ-06 Farmers and Ranchers to Utilize USDA Drought Disaster Program
U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani is urging farmers and ranchers in southeastern Arizona to take full advantage of a federal loan program aimed at helping those impacted by severe drought.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently designated several Arizona counties, including Graham, Pima, and Pinal
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Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, Including Brain Injury Association of Nebraska, Urge Reforms to Step Therapy Protocols in Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, an alliance representing patient advocacy organizations, medical professional societies, and provider groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging comprehensive reforms to step therapy protocols as part of CMS's review of interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition highlighted the challenges and risks that step t
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Scottsdale Community College Launches Workplace Communication Certificate to Meet Workforce Needs
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, July 14 -- Scottsdale Community College issued the following news:
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SCC Launches New Workplace Communication Certificate to Meet Workforce Needs
Career-focused program combines communication skills and experiential learning to prepare students for workplace success
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Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is launching its new Communication Competence in the Workplace Academic Certificate for the Fall 2026 semester. This new workforce-focused program is designed to help
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Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom
HOUSTON, Texas, July 13 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Study finds carbon capture and storage could help curb emissions from AI-driven data center boom
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As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for computing power across the U.S., a new study co-authored by Hon Chung Lau, adjunct professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University and founder of Low Carbon Energies LLC, has found that carbon capture and storage could play
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Take care of your mental health at CHS this summer
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 13 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Take care of your mental health at CHS this summer
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As we look ahead to the fall semester, now is a great time to make sure your mental health and wellness is strong. Campus Health Services (CHS) has resources to help with this.
Integrated behavioral health providers at CHS work alongside medical providers to address health conditions that can be improved by developing healthy habits. Summer is a g
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Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 13 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship
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Whether modeling the behavior of atoms in a computer simulation or exploring the next generation of cancer treatments, St. Olaf College students Sonja Ebey '27 and Benji Zupfer '27 have found different ways to pursue the same goal: using physics to better understand and improve the world around them.
Their commitment to research and academic excellence has earn
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U.S. Border Patrol Acting Deputy Chief, Customs & Border Protection Executive Director Holtzer, Testify Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following joint testimony by Jason Schneider, acting deputy chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Christopher Holtzer, executive director of operations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at
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U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program Coordinator Williams Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Colin Williams, coordinator of the Mineral Resources Program at the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative.
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Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for
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Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump's Monument Proclamation
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump's Monument Proclamation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Utah federal delegation welcomes President Trump's action modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. This decision represents a return to an appropriate application of the Antiquities Act as Congress intended.
When Congress passed the Antiquities Act in 1906, it au
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Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump's Monument Proclamation
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Utah Delegation Welcomes President Trump's Monument Proclamation
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Washington, D.C. -The Utah federal delegation welcomes President Trump's action modifying the boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. This decision represents a return to an appropriate application of the Antiquities Act as Congress intended.
When Congress passed the Antiquities Act in 1906, it
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in
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