Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids
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Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Chefs Achieve the Culinary Institute of America's Highest ProChef Certification
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Chefs Achieve the Culinary Institute of America's Highest ProChef(R) Certification
A culture of continuous learning strengthens culinary leadership and elevates the dining experience at colleges and universities across the country.
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Nine Aramark Collegiate Hospitality chefs have complete
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Ariz. Game and Fish Dept. Criticizes USFWS Proposal for Redundant Grizzly Bear Conservation Mechanism
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Public Comments Processing
ATTN: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Ms. Hilary Cooley
Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB/3W
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3803
Electronically submitted to:
www.regulations.gov
RE:
Grizzly Bear Listing on the List of Endange
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Ariz. Supreme Court Affirms Ruling Keeping Proposition 145 Off November 2026 Ballot
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 19 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Arizona Supreme Court Affirms Ruling Keeping Proposition 145 Off November 2026 Ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court today unanimously affirmed a Maricopa County Superior Court ruling that House Concurrent Resolution 2048 -- referred to as Proposition 145 -- violates the Arizona Constitution's separate amendment rule and may not be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot.
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Ariz. Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Initiative Petition Signatures
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 19 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Initiative Petition Signatures
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled unanimously on several challenges involving signatures collected for an initiative petition, clarifying how election officials must determine whether enough valid signatures remain for a measure to qualify for the ballot. The proposed initiative petition I-09-2026, now Proposition 212, would
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Ariz. Supreme Court Holds That Judge Assigned Only to Sentencing Was Not Required to Read Transcripts of Completed Phases of Trial
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 19 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Court Holds that Judge Assigned Only to Sentencing Was Not Required to Read Transcripts of Completed Phases of Trial
The Arizona Supreme Court today unanimously held that a judge who takes over a criminal case solely to impose sentence after a trial has ended is not required to review the entire trial transcript before sentencing. The Court affirmed the sentence imposed on Diondra
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Ariz. Supreme Court Rules DES Has Standing to Defend Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board's Decisions
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 19 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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Arizona Supreme Court Rules DES Has Standing to Defend Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board's Decisions
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the Arizona Department of Economic Security ("Department") has standing to appear in the court of appeals and defend a decision of the unemployment insurance appeals board ("Board"). The Court also ruled that Arizona law precludes an award of attorney fees
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Ariz. Supreme Court Rules Proposition 144 May Remain on 2026 General-Election Ballot
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 19 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026:
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Arizona Supreme Court Rules Proposition 144 May Remain on 2026 General-Election Ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court today issued a decision order in Keating v. State, affirming a superior court ruling that House Concurrent Resolution 2001, now designated as Prop. 144, complies with the Arizona Constitution's Separate Amendment Rule. HCR 2001 will remain on the 2026 general-election ba
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Arizona Farm Bureau Advocates for Grazing Access and Flexible Management in BLM Wilderness Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Arizona Farm Bureau Federation 325 S. Higley Rd, Suite 210
Gilbert, AZ 85296
August 14, 2026 The Honorable Steve Pearce Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC
Re: Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0068: BLM Manual 6320; BLM-2026-0069: BLM Manual 6330; BLM-2026-0067: BLM Man
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta
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August 18, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features:
"Meta has built their business aroun
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families
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August 17, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Feeding Westchester in Elmsford as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for
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Banner - University Medicine names Charles Socci chief operating officer
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner - University Medicine names Charles Socci chief operating officer
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TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 18, 2026) - Banner - University Medicine has named Charles Socci, RN, MBA, chief operating officer in Tucson, effective Sept. 14.
Socci will oversee day-to-day operations of Banner - University Medicine's acute-care hospitals in Tucson, working alongside teams to advance quality, patient saf
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Biggs, Wyden, Davidson, and Jayapal Call for GAO Investigation into Warrantless Federal Surveillance of Americans' Bank Records
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Biggs, Wyden, Davidson, and Jayapal Call for GAO Investigation into Warrantless Federal Surveillance of Americans' Bank Records
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Members call out secret "hotwatch" real-time tracking, abuse of All Writs Act, and dragnet financial searches targeting innocent Americans
GILBERT, ARIZONA- Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Pramila Jayapal,
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Bridging the health gap between language and culture
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 17 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Bridging the health gap between language and culture
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Good healthcare is not only about medical knowledge, but also about human connection. Understanding patients' needs and histories goes a long way toward providing high-quality care. A new undergraduate certificate at NAU aims to give students a unique set of tools to help them succeed in the industry by bridging the gap between language and cultur
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Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Uniform Guidance Impacting Nonprofit Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
To Whom it May Concern:
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) is a 501(c)3, National Standards-Certified philanthropic organization dedicated to building a thriving and equitable region through strategic giving. Since 1980, CFSA has connected donors with critical local causes, serving as a vital l
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Democratic Governors Association Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who Your Governor is Has Never Mattered More"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who your governor is has never mattered more"
Today, DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper joined Alicia Menendez on MS NOW's On The Line to discuss the stakes of governors' races this year. As Republican election deniers run for governor in critical battleground states, Meghan discussed how Democratic governors continue to stand up for fr
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Eastern Illinois University Professor Recognized for 25 Years of Service by Illinois State Senate
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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EIU professor recognized for 25 years of service by Illinois State Senate
Dr. Jeff Ashley celebrated for unwavering dedication, leadership, mentorship in Political Science arena
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Eastern Illinois University is proud to announce that Dr. Jeff Ashley, Professor and Undergraduate Advisor for Political Science, has been formally recognized by the Illinois State Senate of the 104th General Asse
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FDA Center for Drug Evaluation & Research Issues Warning Letter to Suretec Innovations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Suretec Innovations LLC from its Center for Drug Evaluation and Research:
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Recipient: Mr. Travis Brady, President, Suretec Innovations, LLC, 7055 South Lindell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118, United States
Issuing Office: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), United States
Warning Letter 320-26-114
Dear Mr. Brady:
The United States Food and D
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GOP Consultant Predicts "CD6 Is Going To Flip" After Ciscomani Voted To Sacrifice 1000+ Local Jobs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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GOP Consultant Predicts "CD6 Is Going To Flip" After Ciscomani Voted To Sacrifice 1000+ Local Jobs
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One year after Ciscomani admitted he voted to "jeopardiz[e]" local manufacturing jobs, more than 1,000 Arizonans are being laid off
Juan Ciscomani's decision to sacrifice over 1,000 local jobs to please his D.C. party bosses could be the final nail in the coffin of his re-election
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Governor Katie Hobbs Launches AI Tool to Make Government Work Better for Arizonans
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Governor Katie Hobbs Launches AI Tool to Make Government Work Better for Arizonans
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FindServices.az.gov will serve as digital front door for consumers
Phoenix, AZ - Today Governor Katie Hobbs launched FindServices.az.gov, a centralized, artificial intelligence-powered search tool that simplifies how Arizonans find and learn about government resources. In Arizona, there are over 60 Departments
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ICYMI: Kelly Highlights How Trump's Reckless Foreign Policy Decisions are Making Americans Less Safe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kelly Highlights How Trump's Reckless Foreign Policy Decisions are Making Americans Less Safe
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"The American people are paying the price of his mistakes. And so are servicemembers that are in the region."
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined CNN's Anderson Cooper to warn about what he described as President Trump's cascading foreign policy failures-from his reckless war in
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ICYMI: On Civic Cipher, Kelly Talks About Why America Needs More Male Teachers and Mentors, and What He's Doing About It
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: On Civic Cipher, Kelly Talks About Why America Needs More Male Teachers and Mentors, and What He's Doing About It
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"I think all successful men should be looking for opportunities to help young men."
"My goal is to get this legislation passed. This will have a positive impact on people's lives."
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined the Civic Cipher podcast with Ramses Ja a
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Jacks in a Flash: Grace Johnson
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Jacks in a Flash: Grace Johnson
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Recent construction management graduate Grace Johnson hoped to get a job in the skilled trades after NAU. She had no idea she'd get on TV, too. Johnson was recently featured in "Building Back America's Trades," a three-part docuseries produced by the Lowe's Foundation. The series, which is available to watch on HBO Max, discovery+ and Magnolia Network, explores Johnso
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John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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John James Declines to Say Who Won the 2020 Election; Won't Commit to Certifying 2028
Two-time statewide loser John James declined to answer questions from CNN about who won the 2020 election--and wouldn't even commit to certifying the 2028 presidential election in Michigan if elected governor.
It's the latest instance of James embracing Donald Trump's false election conspiracy theories. App
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Kelly, Gallego Celebrate $32 Million Grant for Tucson International Airport's New Runway
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego Celebrate $32 Million Grant for Tucson International Airport's New Runway
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Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego applauded a $32 million grant awarded to Tucson International Airport by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to continue construction of the airport's Airfield Safety Enhancement Program, which will add a second full-length runway to the airport. This phase
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Kelly, Tillis Press Trump Administration to Reverse Cuts to Joint Military Exercises with South Korea
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Tillis Press Trump Administration to Reverse Cuts to Joint Military Exercises with South Korea
Bipartisan senators warn that scaling back exercises will degrade military readiness at a time when North Korea is deepening ties with Russia and China
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Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) pressed the Trump administration to reverse its decision to substantially reduce join
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KFILE: "2020 Election Skeptics Seek Governor's Offices in Battleground States"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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KFILE: "2020 election skeptics seek governor's offices in battleground states"
GOP candidates for governor have "records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election"
New reporting from CNN's KFILE highlights how "Republicans with records of denying, challenging, or casting doubt on Donald Trump's loss of the 2020 election" are running for governor in several
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ":
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The Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
August 16
* President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple
* Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cle
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League of Women Voters: DOJ Prevented From Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data
SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing p
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Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman Inducted to Arizona Western College Hall of Fame
YUMA, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman inducted to AWC Hall of Fame
Inductees to be recognized during AWC Foundation Schoolhouse Soiree on October 2
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Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman have been selected as the 2026 Arizona Western College Hall of Fame inductees.
Established in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made a significant c
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MeidasTouch: Andy Biggs Has A "Bizarre History of Protecting Child Predators"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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MeidasTouch: Andy Biggs Has A "Bizarre History of Protecting Child Predators"
New reporting from MeidasTouch highlights Andy Biggs' disturbing history of voting against legislation targeting child predators, noting that Biggs "was the lone vote against a bill that increased criminal penalties for engaging in child prostitution."
Biggs "blocked a vote on a bipartisan bill that would have given the sta
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids
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BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t
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Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Urges BLM to Recognize Livestock Grazing as a Vital Tool for Wilderness Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nevada Farm Bureau Federation
2165 Green Vista Dr., Suite 205, Sparks, NV 89431
1-800-992-1106
www.nvfb.org
August 14, 2026
Director Pearce
U.S. Department of Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C. 20240
Docket - BLM-2026-0067
Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Ar
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NRCC: Amish Shah Voted For Trans Sex Change Surgeries On Children - Investigation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Amish Shah Voted For Trans Sex Change Surgeries On Children: Investigation
Socialist Amish Shah voted to allow "irreversible" transgender sex change surgeries on children, a new investigative report revealed today.
Shah's previously-unreported vote in 2022 raises major alarm bells about how liberal and out of touch Shah is.
Background:
* Shah also voted against protecting girls' sports i
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NRCC: Joanna Mendoza Opposes No Tax On Overtime, Would Raise Taxes On Working Arizonans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Joanna Mendoza Opposes No Tax On Overtime, Would Raise Taxes On Working Arizonans
Lobbyist Joanna Mendoza admitted she opposes No Tax on Overtime and revealed she would raise taxes on hardworking Arizonans in hourly jobs. Mendoza said "this overtime tax cut" is "ridiculous."
It came just days after reporting that Mendoza herself is a tax cheat who illegally claimed tax breaks. Then, Mendoz
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Partnership to Bring AI Innovation to Rio Salado Classrooms
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news:
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New Partnership to Bring AI Innovation to Rio Salado Classrooms
By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer
How do you measure skills like critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication-- qualities that employers consistently rank among the most valuable in today's workforce?
Rio Salado College is helping answer that question through a new partnership with Axim Collaborative, a nonprofit
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Stanton Celebrates Four Years of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Alongside Arizona Retirees
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Celebrates Four Years of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Alongside Arizona Retirees
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TEMPE - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) joined retirees and community advocates from the Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans (AARA) for a roundtable marking four years since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The discussion focused on how the landmark law has lowered prescription
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Taking an AXE to the cost of course materials for NAU students
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 17 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Taking an AXE to the cost of course materials for NAU students
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A partnership between Northern Arizona University and Follett, NAU's campus store partner, will make course materials available at a single price for NAU students this fall.
The program, known as NAU Axe/ess, ensures that all participating students receive their required course materials at the start of the term for a predictable price,
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The robotic arm of the future starts at NAU
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 17 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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The robotic arm of the future starts at NAU
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Jackson Truitt started his research early and organically.
Now a Ph.D. student working on building a robotic arm to help children with cerebral palsy be more independent, his passion for the work started when he was growing up. His brother had muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, so Truitt saw firsthand how people's lives were affected and the challenge
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U.S. News Reveals 2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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U.S. News Reveals 2026-2027 Best High Schools Rankings
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, announced the 2026-2027 Best High Schools rankings today, offering families a vital resource to navigate local education options and plan for academic success. The rankings evaluate around 27,0
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Union Attack on School Choice Fails Miserably
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Union Attack on School Choice Fails Miserably
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In a major victory for school choice, the Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that Proposition 212, the anti-school choice measure funded by out-of-state special interests, failed to turn in enough valid signatures to appear on this November's ballot.
"Despite spending an unprecedented amount of money in an effort to deceive voters into rest
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