News Tipoffs - Arizona Editors
'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
* * *
'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
*
July 15, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the House for passing the Sunshine Protection Act and urged the Senate to do the same:
"The House has finally
more
AGs secure agreement to restore competition between Zillow and Redfin, advancing consumer choice
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 24 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
* * *
AGs secure agreement to restore competition between Zillow and Redfin, advancing consumer choice
*
Two of the country's top property listing websites will end an anticompetitive scheme harming consumers under a settlement announced today with a coalition of five attorneys general - co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown - and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The settlement
more
American Farm Bureau Federation, 263 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter with 263 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee leadership:
* * *
Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable John Boozman, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on A
more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Stops Illegal Scheme to Eliminate Competition Between Zillow and Redfin
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
* * *
Attorney General Mayes Stops Illegal Scheme to Eliminate Competition Between Zillow and Redfin
Companies Must Continue to Compete, Giving Renters and Property Owners More Choices
-
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of four other attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today put an end to an illegal agreement between Zillow Group, Inc. (Zillow)
more
Ariz. Game & Fish Dept. and ASU Join in Bird Banding Efforts at Hassayampa River
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 25 -- The Arizona Department of Game and Fish issued the following news:
* * *
AZGFD and ASU join in bird banding efforts at Hassayampa River
WICKENBURG, Ariz.- The balmy summer mornings at the Hassayampa River Preserve are filled with the chirps and chatter of birdsongs from the tree canopy. The rare desert riparian habitat is the perfect place to learn about how bird populations are faring across the continent.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has partner
more
Ariz. State President Pro Tem Shope Condemns AG Mayes' Election-Year Cover for Governor Hobbs' Pay-to-Play Scandal
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 25 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
* * *
President Pro Tem Shope Condemns AG Mayes' Election-Year Cover for Governor Hobbs' Pay-to-Play Scandal
Arizona Senate President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope is condemning Attorney General Kris Mayes' election-year cover for Governor Katie Hobbs' pay-to-play scandal and challenging Mayes to publicly support the reforms her office ignored while Hobbs vetoed them twice.
Mayes called for le
more
Ariz. Supreme Court Clarifies When Former Criminal Defendants May Use Grand Jury Transcripts in a Separate Civil Lawsuit
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 25 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
* * *
Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies When Former Criminal Defendants May Use Grand Jury Transcripts in a Separate Civil Lawsuit
The Arizona Supreme Court today held that a former criminal defendant who lawfully possesses grand jury transcripts and seeks to use those transcripts in a separate civil lawsuit must first demonstrate a "particularized need" to use them in the civil action.
T
more
Art, Technology, and Human Presence: Jordan Vinyard Earns Elite Vermont Residency
CHICKASHA, Oklahoma, Aug. 24 -- The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma posted the following news:
* * *
Art, Technology, and Human Presence: Jordan Vinyard Earns Elite Vermont Residency
*
Kinetic installation artist Jordan Vinyard, professor of art at the University of Science of Arts of Oklahoma and Director of Art Wrecker Studios has been selected for a prestigious artist residency at the Vermont Studio Center - joining a select few of Oklahoma's finest creators to be chosen in the
more
Attorney General James Stops Illegal Scheme to Eliminate Competition Between Zillow and Redfin
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General James Stops Illegal Scheme to Eliminate Competition Between Zillow and Redfin
*
August 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James, a coalition of four other attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today put an end to an illegal agreement between Zillow Group, Inc. (Zillow) and Redfin Corporation (Redfin) that prevented them from co
more
Attorney General Tong Stops Illegal Scheme to Eliminate Competition Between Zillow and Redfin
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General Tong Stops Illegal Scheme to Eliminate Competition Between Zillow and Redfin
*
Press Releases
Connecticut and Four Other States Sued After Zillow Paid Redfin $100 Million to Shut Down Its Apartment Advertising Business
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of four other attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today pu
more
Ciscomani Highlights $1.7 Million Investment for Flood Mitigation and Pedestrian Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
* * *
Ciscomani Highlights $1.7 Million Investment for Flood Mitigation and Pedestrian Safety
*
Duncan, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani today joined Duncan Mayor Alex Blake and other town leadership to discuss $1.7 million in preliminarily secured funding for critical flood mitigation and pedestrian safety improvements along a highly-traveled roadway.
The funding would address severe recurring
more
Congressman Hamadeh to Introduce the Reserve Retirement Fairness Act to End Military Retirement Inequity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release:
* * *
Congressman Hamadeh to Introduce the Reserve Retirement Fairness Act to End Military Retirement Inequity
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of his strong commitment to our nation's veterans, Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is introducing the Reserve Component Fairness Act, legislation to correct an inequity in military retirement rules that disadvantages veterans who served on regular active duty befor
more
Dalton State Welcomes Two Endowed Chairs to Advance STEM and Classical Education
DALTON, Georgia, Aug. 24 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
* * *
Dalton State welcomes two endowed chairs to advance STEM and classical education
Dalton State College has selected two accomplished educators to serve in endowed chair positions that will advance innovation in STEM and help prepare the next generation of teachers through classical education. Asaf Varol has been named the Shaw Industries Chair in STEM, and Cristian R. Aquino-Sterling has been selected as the inau
more
DGA Issues Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' Latest Cost-Raising Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026:
* * *
DGA Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' Latest Cost-Raising Tariffs
DGA Statement on Donald Trump and Republicans' Latest Cost-Raising Tariffs
Following Donald Trump's announcement of a new round of cost-raising tariffs, DGA Communications Director Sam Newton released the following statement:
"As Trump announces round after round of reckless tariffs that jack up costs fo
more
FTC Secures Order Resolving Antitrust Concerns with Zillow-Redfin Agreement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
* * *
FTC Secures Order Resolving Antitrust Concerns with Zillow-Redfin Agreement
*
The Federal Trade Commission, joined by five states, today notified the court that it will file a stipulated order that resolves its litigation against Zillow and Redfin and restores competition in the online platforms that renters use to find apartments and property managers use to list rentals.
The order eliminates the
more
ICYMI: On KTAR, Kelly Calls Out Trump for Targeting Military Families, Business Owners for Deportation Instead of Criminals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
* * *
ICYMI: On KTAR, Kelly Calls Out Trump for Targeting Military Families, Business Owners for Deportation Instead of Criminals
*
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined KTAR's Heidi Hommel to call out the Trump administration's reckless immigration enforcement, which is targeting military families, law-abiding business owners, and community members instead of the criminals Trump promised
more
Jacks in a Flash - Becky Pratt-Sturges
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 24 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
* * *
Jacks in a Flash - Becky Pratt-Sturges
*
Becky Pratt-Sturges, an associate teaching professor of museum studies and art history, has led the revitalization of the museum studies program. She talked to The NAU Review about coming to NAU as a student, the pressing issues facing museums and why the President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow award, which she recently won, means so much to her.
Tell us abo
more
Kelly, SASC Democrats Call on Chairman Wicker to Hold a Hearing on the Trump Administration's Worsening Strain on Troops from Extended War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
* * *
Kelly, SASC Democrats Call on Chairman Wicker to Hold a Hearing on the Trump Administration's Worsening Strain on Troops from Extended War in Iran
*
The senators' letter comes after a series of reports detailing servicemembers on ships like USS Lincoln and bases abroad enduring dwindling supplies and deteriorating conditions on extended deployments with no end in sight
Today, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly
more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: Lab Scientists and Engineers Win Six R&D 100 Awards
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
* * *
Lab scientists and engineers win six R&D 100 awards
The FlowVAM system eliminates the need to manually exchange print volume in Tomographic Volumetric Additive Manufacturing and incorporates in situ metrology, yielding a 200-fold improvement in part production rates. Image credit: Hazel Rose Galvan/LLNL
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientist
more
Lawsuit Challenges Arizona Copper Mine Exploration Threatening Mexican Spotted Owls
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
* * *
Lawsuit Challenges Arizona Copper Mine Exploration Threatening Mexican Spotted Owls
*
MAMMOTH, Ariz.-The Center for Biological Diversity, the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Lower San Pedro Watershed Alliance sued the Trump administration today for approving exploratory drilling for a copper mine that threatens Mexican spotted owls and other imperiled wildlife near Arizona'
more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.33 Million Sale of 7-Eleven in Alice, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
* * *
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $7.33 Million Sale of 7-Eleven in Alice, Texas
ALICE, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 4,874-square-foot 7-Eleven property for $7.33 million.
"The gas station market continues to see strong dema
more
Nevada Files Lawsuit Against Department of the Interior over Colorado River Operations Record of Decision
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
* * *
Nevada Files Lawsuit Against Department of the Interior over Colorado River Operations Record of Decision
*
LAS VEGAS - The State of Nevada, in conjunction with the Colorado River Commission of Nevada and Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), today filed a lawsuit in federal district court contesting the Department of the Interior's recently issued Record of Decision governing Colorado Riv
more
New Battleground Poll: Todd Blanche's Anti-Abortion Record is Toxic for Congressional Republicans Ahead of Critical Midterms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
* * *
New Battleground Poll: Todd Blanche's Anti-Abortion Record is Toxic for Congressional Republicans Ahead of Critical Midterms
*
: Monday, August 24, 2026
Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, DC -New battleground polling conducted by Reproductive Freedom for All and Public Policy Polling shows that Todd Blanche's threa
more
Sen. Gallego, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee Chairman Paul
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following letter with six co-signers to Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul:
* * *
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Rand Paul
Chairman
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Chairman Paul,
We commend you for calling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversight hearing that was held on February 12
more
September Highlights on TNT, TBS & truTV
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
* * *
September Highlights on TNT, TBS & truTV
*
Tuesday, September 1
* MLB on TBS
* Milwaukee vs Cubs - 7:30PM
Wednesday, September 2
* AEW Dynamite on TBS - 8PM
Thursday, September 3
* Impractical Jokers Season Finale on TBS - 10PM
* The Jokers are back pretending to be overnight watchmen who don't know when to call it quits before rallyi
more
Trammell Crow Company Delivers New Development Anchored By Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release on Aug. 24, 2026:
* * *
Trammell Crow Company Delivers New Development Anchored By Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix
The 181,000-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Project Includes Sprouts' New Corporate Headquarters, Flagship Grocery Store, and Retail Space
-
Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, today announced the completion of a new d
more
UC San Diego to Test Innovative Power Technology for AI Data Centers
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
* * *
UC San Diego to Test Innovative Power Technology for AI Data Centers
*
Key Takeaways
* San Diego Supercomputer Center will test a new solid-state transformer that reduces energy waste, lowers costs and shrinks the footprint of power equipment without performance loss.
* The project is designed to help data centers support grid reliability while providing valuable data for util
more
World class care, close to home: Two Banner hospitals named to Becker's 100 Great Hospitals List
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
* * *
World class care, close to home: Two Banner hospitals named to Becker's 100 Great Hospitals List
*
PHOENIX (August 24, 2026) -Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced that two of its hospitals were named on the list of 100 Becker's Great Hospitals in America list for 2026. The list, published by Becker's Hospital Review, is a hig
more