Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps' community service programs
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of two dozen states have reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration's most recent attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps, a widely popular program that funds and places volunteers in urban and rural communities to address critical service need
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AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit brought b
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America First Policy Institute, 18 Co-signers Issue Letter to Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following letter with 18 co-signers to the Members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
Dear Members of Congress,
President Trump's primetime address to the Nation on July 16 laid bare critical vulnerabilities in our election system. The declassified intelligence and other materials released by the Administration documented foreign compromise of voter data, systemic weaknesses i
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Ansari Conducts Surprise Oversight Visit at ICE Phoenix Field Office
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Conducts Surprise Oversight Visit at ICE Phoenix Field Office
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PHOENIX - Yesterday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) conducted her first oversight visit at the ICE Phoenix Field Office. This was Ansari's thirteenth overall visit to detention facilities.
"With Donald Trump and Stephen Miller's fascist and extremist mass deportation agenda with arbitrary quotas constantly that they
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Files Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against L'Oreal USA
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 12 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Files Consumer Fraud Lawsuit Against L'Oreal USA
PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes announced today that the Arizona Attorney General's Office has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against L'Oreal USA, Inc., its parent company, and Softsheen, for the advertisement and sale of chemical hair relaxer products without disclosing that the products cont
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ASU London Calling: Students Ready for 'Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity'
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 12 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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ASU London calling: Students ready for 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
New independent institution offers hands-on learning, global connections and the opportunity to earn bachelor's and master's degrees in 4 years
By Scott Bordow | September 10, 2026
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* ASU London will open this month with 320 students in one of the world's great cities.
* Hands-on, project-based learning is a staple,
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administra
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Settlement to Protect AmeriCorps
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Settlement ensures funding will flow without interruption for FY26-27
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, announced a settlement that stops the Trump Administration from again attempting to dismantle AmeriCorps without warning. A
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Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser helps reach settlement blocking Trump administration from repeating AmeriCorps cuts
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Sept. 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in reaching a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning.
The deal resolves a lawsuit brought in resp
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Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors today announced an agreement to stop the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The settlement resolves a multista
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Phoenix Area August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026
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Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past two months, up 2.5 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale increased 0.5 percent for the two months ending in August 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported tod
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026
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Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region increased 0.5 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index i
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: States Continue to Streamline and Modernize WIC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report:
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States Continue to Streamline and Modernize WIC
Most States Have Adopted Flexibilities and Digital Tools to Simplify Participation for Families
By Zoe Neuberger and Luis Nunez
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services to pregnant and po
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Ciscomani Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks, Honors Victims, Survivors, and First Responders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks, Honors Victims, Survivors, and First Responders
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Tucson, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani is commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001 today in remembering the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives, honoring the survivors who continue to carry the scars of that day, and recognizing the brave law enforcem
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Cobb featured in Land to Lots Podcast
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Cobb featured in Land to Lots(tm) Podcast
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Taft Phoenix Partner Tyler M. Cobb was featured in Episode 109 of the Land to Lots(tm) podcast hosted by Carter T. Froelich. The episode details Cobb's career in public finance and his role in introducing the recent State Affordability Infrastructure District, or SAID, framework in Arizona under House Bill 2999. This is episode one of a t
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Community Hospital receives Google Top Hospital accolades
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Community Hospital receives Google Top Hospital accolades
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TORRINGTON, Wyo. (Sept. 14, 2026) - Community Hospital in Torrington is celebrating several recent accomplishments that reflect its ongoing commitment to high-quality, safe and compassionate care for patients and families in southeast Wyoming.
Community Hospital has been named a Top Hospital in Wyoming for 2026 based on Goog
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Congressman Hamadeh Condemns Iranian-Backed Houthis for Seizing Red Sea Port
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release:
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Congressman Hamadeh Condemns Iranian-Backed Houthis for Seizing Red Sea Port
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Abraham Hamadeh (AZ-08) condemns the Iranian-backed Houthis and is calling for swift action in response to their terroristic seizure of the port of Mocha.
"The seizure of the strategic port of Mocha in the Red Sea by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists from Yemeni control is a direct a
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Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Issues Notice of Supplemental Funding, Infant-Toddler Court Program-State Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Supplemental Funding, Infant-Toddler Court Program-State Awards
HRSA is providing additional award funds to 11 current ITCP--State Award recipients previously funded under HRSA-22-73 to support the continuation and expansion of existing activities to build state and local capacity and implement the in
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Fighting poverty today may build concern for the people of tomorrow
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 11 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Fighting poverty today may build concern for the people of tomorrow
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Does helping people struggling to survive today make any difference for future generations? New research from the University of Utah has documented evidence that it does. Rather than viewing present-day poverty and long-term risks as competing priorities, the research team led by psychologist Kyle Fiore Law sees them as interc
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Gov. Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration and Multi-State Coalition Secure Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Future Efforts to Dismantle AmeriCorps
Today's settlement protects approximately $16 million in critical funding Pennsylvania relies on each year to respond to natural disasters, teach our children and support our seniors.
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Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapi
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Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Termination of State Land Leases for AgTech LLC
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Termination of State Land Leases for AgTech LLC
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Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced that the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) has terminated five state land agricultural leases held by AgTech LLC and related entities in Yuma County. AgTech LLC currently spreads, injects, and applies treated sewage sludge - commonly referred to as biosolids -
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International Dairy Foods Association, 77 Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSletter) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following letter with 77 co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
The Honorable John R. Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
United States
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Joint Economic Committee Chairman Schweikert: Consumer Price Index Up Slightly in August by 0.40 Percent, Meeting Expectations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news:
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Consumer Price Index Up Slightly in August by 0.40 Percent, Meeting Expectations
September 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Inflation Update for August, showing that consumer prices continued to rise, in line with projections.
Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) increased by 0.40 percent in August and rose t
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Kelly Statement on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Statement on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center:
"Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people were killed in an act of terror. Today, we remember those we lost, their families, the first responders who showed extraordinary courage, and the thousands more w
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La Salle University Appoints Sports Law Expert Levine to Lead Growing Sport Management Curriculum
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- La Salle University issued the following news:
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The business behind the game
September 11, 2026
As an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Leadership, Jeff Levine, J.D., Ph.D., is set to become an integral part of shaping the University's Sport Management Program.
Jeff Levine, J.D., Ph.D., has always been passionate about the sports industry. That passion is something he's been growing since his days as an undergraduate stude
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Liberty In Action Weekly: Government Permission Slip Not Required
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Liberty In Action Weekly: Government Permission Slip Not Required
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The law couldn't be more clearly established: neither the news media nor individual Americans need the government's permission to speak or to publish information they've legally obtained. That's why the Goldwater Institute is urging a New Jersey court to overturn a horrendous ruling that requires a local newspaper to
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MALDEF: JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
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JUDGE GRANTS PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DISCRIMINATORY-LENDING LAWSUIT
PHOENIX-- A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a class-action settlement between OneAZ Credit Union and recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and other immigrants who allege they were denied loans and financial services based on their immigration
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McCain Institute Statement on 25 Years Since September 11 Terror Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news:
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McCain Institute Statement on 25 Years Since September 11 Terror Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 11, 2026) - The McCain Institute at Arizona State University today issued the following statement from Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks:
"Today our nation remembers and honors the souls we lost 25 years ago on
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Welcomes Resolution of AmeriCorps Lawsuit
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that bars the Trump Administration from seeking to cut almost all funding from the AmeriCorps program again without warning.
The deal resolves a 2025 lawsuit filed in response to the
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NFL Network: Sam Darnold Expected to Miss Seahawks' Week 2 Game, But Avoids Major Hip Injury
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL Network: Sam Darnold expected to miss Seahawks' Week 2 game, but avoids major hip injury
Published: Sep 11, 2026
Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer
The Seattle Seahawks will be without Sam Darnold for at least a game, but the quarterback appears to have avoided a long-term issue.
Darnold is expected to miss next week's tilt against the Arizona Cardinals, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thu
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Rand: Who Benefits From Education Savings Accounts? Q&A With Susha Roy
SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 12 -- Rand issued the following Q&A on Sept. 11, 2026, involving Susha Roy, policy researcher and a professor of policy analysis at the School of Public Policy:
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Who Benefits from Education Savings Accounts? Q&A with Susha Roy
Tens of thousands of American families have some decisions to make as a new school year begins. They hold state-funded education savings accounts, which give them wide latitude to choose how to educate their children.
Such accounts
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Rep. Grijalva Celebrates New Wildcat Welcome Center at The University of Arizona
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Celebrates New Wildcat Welcome Center at The University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ -On Wednesday, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University of Arizona's new Wildcat Welcome Center, a dedicated space designed to welcome prospective students and their families to campus.
The center will provide a central and welcoming space where pros
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Rep. Grijalva Condemns Proposed Expansion of Border Patrol Checkpoints Across Southern Arizona
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Condemns Proposed Expansion of Border Patrol Checkpoints Across Southern Arizona
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Tucson, AZ -Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement condemning the proposed expansion of U.S. Border Patrol checkpoints in Southern Arizona, including the expansion of existing sites along Interstate 19 and on West Arivaca Road, and the establishment of a new site near
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The Administrative State Strikes Back?
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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The Administrative State Strikes Back?
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In February, after the U.S. Supreme Court declared that the White House acted illegally when it imposed worldwide tariffs without Congressional involvement, administration leaders made it clear that they weren't going to take the law for an answer. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that same day, "this administration will invoke a
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TXST launches National Academy of Inventors chapter
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- Texas State University issued the following news:
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TXST launches National Academy of Inventors chapter
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Texas State University launches a National Academy of Inventors chapter to recognize Bobcat inventors, connect them across disciplines, and strengthen innovation at TXST.
September 11, 2026
Kate Malazonia
Texas State University launches a National Academy of Inventors chapter to recognize Bobcat inventors, connect them across disciplines, and strengt
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Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network
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With flowery name, new tool uncovers hidden genetic pathways that cause disease
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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With flowery name, new tool uncovers hidden genetic pathways that cause disease
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One of the most important goals of studying genetics is to find genes that are involved with diseases.
The problem is that most diseases aren't caused by a single gene or mutation. They're the result of complex interactions among dozens-if not hundreds or thousands of genes-plus environmental factors, lifestyle and a hos
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Yavapai College Promotes Megyn Felton to Police Lieutenant
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Sept. 11 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Yavapai College Promotes Megyn Felton to Police Lieutenant
Chris J. Minnick 11 September 2026
Prescott, Arizona -- Yavapai College has promoted Megyn Felton to lieutenant with the Yavapai College Police Department, recognizing her extensive experience, leadership and commitment to the safety of the college community. Felton's career with Yavapai College began as a student in the Administration of Justice program
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