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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona

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AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule * District court judge issues temporary restraining order to block rule from taking effect A coalition of 25 states co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an order temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted the states' vote-  more
AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (US  more
ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA announces 2026-2027 Spectrum Scholars * CHICAGO -The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2026 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, ALA has awarded more than 1,600 Spectrum Scholarships. In the most recent application c  more
APS, Arizona Diamondbacks Surprise Phoenix Teachers with $500 for Classroom Supplies
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news: * * * APS, Arizona Diamondbacks Surprise Phoenix Teachers with $500 for Classroom Supplies * APS Supply My Class celebration at Clarendon Elementary School brings a major-league surprise to two teachers and their students On August 25, two Phoenix teachers walked into their classrooms expecting a typical school day. Instead, they were greeted by Arizona Diamondbacks player Ryan Waldschmi  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Celebrates Ninth Circuit Ruling Affirming State Authority to Regulate Sports Betting
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Celebrates Ninth Circuit Ruling Affirming State Authority to Regulate Sports Betting Attorney General Kris Mayes today issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in KalshiEX, LLC v. Assad that the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt Nevada's authority to regulate Kalshi's sports event contracts as spo  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Defends Arizona's Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Registration Law at U.S. Supreme Court
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Defends Arizona's Proof-of-Citizenship Voter Registration Law at U.S. Supreme Court Attorney General Kris Mayes today filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court defending Arizona's authority to require proof of citizenship from voters who register using the state's own registration form. In Republican National Committee v. Mi Familia Vota, the State  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Court Order to Protect Arizonans' Right to Vote by Mail
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order to Protect Arizonans' Right to Vote by Mail Attorney General Mayes yesterday secured a temporary restraining order from a federal judge, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that would have imposed burdensome requirements on vote-by-mail systems ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. "T  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Vows to Defend Prop 308 Against Federal Lawsuit
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Vows to Defend Prop 308 Against Federal Lawsuit Attorney General Mayes today responded to a lawsuit filed by the federal government against Arizona over Proposition 308, the 2022 voter-approved law that allows Arizona high school graduates -- regardless of immigration status -- to qualify for in-state tuition at Arizona's public universities and com  more
Ariz. DOT: Project Spotlight - US 160 Gets Fresh Pavement in Northeast Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * Project Spotlight: US 160 gets fresh pavement in Northeast Arizona 24 miles of pavement rehabilitated, other improvements made - DENNEHOTSO - US 160 in Northeastern Arizona now features fresh pavement due to an Arizona Department of Transportation project completed in partnership with the Navajo Nation. The top layer of pavement was removed and replaced along 24 miles of US 160 between m  more
Arizona State University Issues Q&A: What Endures as AI Transforms Higher Education
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 29 -- Arizona State University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 28, 2026, involving Nancy Gonzales, executive vice president and university provost: * * * Provost Q&A: What endures as AI transforms higher education From offering AI literacy courses in all colleges at ASU this fall to advancing new frontiers in research and discovery, Provost Gonzales reflects on how and why ASU is guiding the future of AI By Kevin Kovaleski As Arizona State University begins a new acade  more
Ask an Expert: Will Roman help reveal long-kept secrets of the universe?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: Will Roman help reveal long-kept secrets of the universe? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On Sunday, Aug. 30, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The observatory will join the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, and the James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, in scanning the vastness of space and poten  more
Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule * #Federal judge blocks last-minute requirements that threaten to disrupt Colorado's mail ballot system ahead of November election Aug. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking a new U.S. Postal   more
Banner Ironwood breaks ground for expansion
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Ironwood breaks ground for expansion * QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (Aug. 28, 2026) - Banner Ironwood Medical Center broke ground Thursday on a project that will add more than 32,000 square feet. The expansion is a direct result of nonprofit Banner Health's mission to address growing community needs for accessible, quality healthcare. The facility, located at 37000 N. Gantzel Road, will   more
Case Western Reserve University to Lead U.S. Department of Energy Project to Enhance Domestic Production of Rare-earth Elements Critical to Energy, Defense Industries
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 29 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Case Western Reserve University to lead U.S. Department of Energy project to enhance domestic production of rare-earth elements critical to energy, defense industries CWRU team will apply its patented electrochemistry process for the first time to extract 'heavy' rare-earth metals - Case Western Reserve University will lead a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) project aimed at advancing the United Stat  more
Congressman Biggs Urges Senators Kelly and Gallego to Back Bipartisan Bill Combatting Child Exploitation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Urges Senators Kelly and Gallego to Back Bipartisan Bill Combatting Child Exploitation * GILBERT, ARIZONA- As Congress returns from its annual August work period away from the nation's capital, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) is urging Arizona's U.S. Senators, Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, to help secure Senate consideration and passage of his Coercion and Sexual Abuse Free Environmen  more
Environmental Defense Fund, 6 Organizations Issue Letter to Arizona Corporation Commission
NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (TNSletter) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following letter with six organizations to the Arizona Corporation Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 27, 2026 Chairman Myers and Commissioners Arizona Corporation Commission 1200 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Ensure Transparency and Protecting Arizona Ratepayers Through Utility Oversight in Regional Market Decisions Dear Chairman and Commissioners: The 7 undersigned community advo  more
Federal Register: NHTSA Issues Information Collection Notice on Novel Human-Machine Interface Designs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: * * * In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This ICR i  more
From Spreadsheets to Deckplates: Meet the Fleet Builds a Warfighter Mindset
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * From Spreadsheets to Deckplates: Meet the Fleet Builds a Warfighter Mindset * Imagine 90-degree August heat in Norfolk as civilian employees step aboard an aircraft carrier and begin climbing from the lower decks. The air carries a metallic smell, sweat quickly soaks through clothing, knees ache from steep ladders, and low overheads require constant ducking through narrow passageways. What was a challenging tour for   more
Gallego Leads Colleagues in Opposing Israeli Government's E1 Settlement Tenders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Gallego Leads Colleagues in Opposing Israeli Government's E1 Settlement Tenders Today, U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), led Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Patty Murray (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), A  more
Giving solid-state batteries a squeeze keeps them from short-circuiting
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 28 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Giving solid-state batteries a squeeze keeps them from short-circuiting * By Emily Ayshford Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link) #Key takeways: * A SLAC/Stanford University research team found they could prevent short-circuiting of solid-state batteries by deflecting the dendrite propagation direction using mechanical compression. * They provided direct evidenc  more
Goldwater Institute Issues News Wrap Up: Liberty In Action Weekly - Exposing 'Petty Health Bureaucrats'
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news wrap up entitled "Liberty In Action Weekly: Exposing 'Petty Health Bureaucrats'": * * * Liberty In Action Weekly: Exposing 'Petty Health Bureaucrats' * It's about as simple as can be: The government has no business in your grandma's kitchen. Now, media outlets nationwide are spreading the word about the Goldwater Institute's efforts to protect the rights of a Missouri grandma who was threaten  more
Governor Abbott Appoints Franklin To 513th Judicial District In Harris County
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Franklin To 513th Judicial District In Harris County * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jacqueline Franklin as Judge of the 513th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Jacqueline Franklin of Bellaire is an attorney with Fanaff, Gonzales, Bal  more
Great Salt Lake meteorite lands in a new home
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Great Salt Lake meteorite lands in a new home * Four years ago, a rock from space tore through the atmosphere over Utah's Wasatch Mountains, exploded into numerous pieces that sped straight west over Salt Lake City in a fiery trajectory before crashing into the playa along Great Salt Lake's south shore. For the last 4.5 billion years, basically since the birth of our Solar System, the rock had b  more
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Focus on Culture, Not Strategy
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- The Harvard Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Focus on Culture, Not Strategy * Having taught and worked as an administrator for more than 16 years in settings including private schools, public schools, charter schools, and Head Start programs, Jerusha Ignacio has seen any number of education strategies come and go. Known for her affable, adventurous, and dedicated approach, Ignacio often felt frustrated that the strategies she   more
Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States * As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equali  more
ICYMI: Arizona Daily Star - Opinion: Arizona led the education freedom movement. Governor Hobbs should not hold it back.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Arizona Daily Star - Opinion: Arizona led the education freedom movement. Governor Hobbs should not hold it back. * Before education freedom became a national movement, Arizona was leading one. In 1994, Arizona opened the doors of its public schools through statewide open enrollment and authorized charter schools, giving families the freedom to choose the public school that worked best f  more
ICYMI: Kelly Blasts Trump for Enriching Himself While Americans Can't Afford Their Lives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Kelly Blasts Trump for Enriching Himself While Americans Can't Afford Their Lives * "How does changing the name of a lake help the American people? They can't afford their lives right now." "He [Trump] doesn't care about the American people. He doesn't care about our country. He cares about himself and his family and his friends." In case you missed it, last night on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFro  more
Kelly, Colleagues Oppose Israeli Government's E1 Settlement Tenders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Oppose Israeli Government's E1 Settlement Tenders * Read in The Hill: Democratic senators demand Israeli government halt West Bank settlement expansion plans Today, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV  more
Kelly, Gallego Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Targeting Arizona Dreamers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Targeting Arizona Dreamers * Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego released the following statement after the Trump administration sued Arizona over its policy allowing eligible Dreamers and other immigrant students who attended and graduated from Arizona high schools to qualify for in-state tuition: "Dreamers are Americans in e  more
MALDEF, TheDream.US, and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * MALDEF, TheDream.US, and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it had filed four new lawsuits against states' tuition equity policies for Dreamers, with lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington bringing the total to twenty-one such l  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.54 Million Sale of Applebee's Property in Surprise, Arizona
ENCINO, California, Aug. 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.54 Million Sale of Applebee's Property in Surprise, Arizona SURPRISE, Ariz.-- 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 5,103-square-foot Applebee's property for $3.54 million. "The casual dining sector has f  more
Mattel Names Maluma, Supercar Blondie, and Robert Lewandowski as Its First-Ever Hot Wheels Class of Legends in New Challenge Accepted Campaign
EL SEGUNDO, California, Aug. 29 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Mattel Names Maluma, Supercar Blondie, and Robert Lewandowski as Its First-Ever Hot Wheels Class of Legends in New Challenge Accepted Campaign * Hot Wheels Class of Legends: Global icons Maluma, Supercar Blondie, and Robert Lewandowski headline the new Challenge Accepted brand platform * The 2026 Global Legends Collection featuring die-cast cars co-designed by the Hot Whe  more
MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule District Court Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Block Rule from Taking Effect - Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for th  more
NRCC: Amish Shah's Anti-Police Record Of Voting Against Law Enforcement Officers Exposed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Amish Shah's Anti-Police Record Of Voting Against Law Enforcement Officers Exposed A new look at socialist Amish Shah's record revealed disturbing votes against law enforcement officers, showing Shah cannot be trusted to keep Valley families safe. * Socialist Shah backed a partisan Democrat plan to rip away qualified immunity protections, which police chiefs said "would have a profoundly c  more
Rep. Crane Touts Rural Healthcare Win, Hosts Secretary Burgum
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Touts Rural Healthcare Win, Hosts Secretary Burgum * Recently, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) attended several engagements to advocate on behalf of rural Arizonans. With the annual district work period drawing to a close, he used the time to strengthen partnerships, host Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and meet with stakeholders at key sites across the Grand Canyon State. Last week, Rep. Crane visite  more
Sens. Gallego, Kelly Issue Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Targeting Arizona Dreamers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on Aug. 28, 2026, with Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona: * * * Gallego, Kelly Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Targeting Arizona Dreamers Today, U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) released the following statement after the Trump administration sued Arizona over its policy allowing eligible Dreamers and other immigrant students who attended and graduated from Arizona high schools to qu  more
TheDream.US, MALDEF and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * TheDream.US, MALDEF, and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it had filed four new lawsuits against states' tuition equity policies for Dreamers, with lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington bringing the total to twenty-one such l  more
TheDream.US, MALDEF, and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * TheDream.US, MALDEF, and Presidents' Alliance React to Latest DoJ Lawsuits Against State Tuition Equity Policies Washington, DC - Yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it had filed four new lawsuits against states' tuition equity policies for Dreamers, with lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Was  more