Sunday - October 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona

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A new toolkit for teaching in the age of AI
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 21 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * A new toolkit for teaching in the age of AI * Anna Cunningham loved playing teacher as a kid. Using an upturned laundry hamper as a lectern, she would spend summer breaks delivering lectures from the Encyclopedia Britannica to her cousins. AI Curriculum Corps Showcase When: 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Where: Clark-Fox Forum More info: AI Perspectives Week That passion for teaching never w  more
ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part   more
AG Brown announces settlement with Paramount/Warner
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces settlement with Paramount/Warner * A coalition of 12 state attorneys general, including Attorney General Nick Brown, announced a settlement today with Paramount Skydance Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery resolving the states' lawsuit alleging the merger of the two entertainment giants would harm competition by lowering output and raising prices, hurti  more
AG Campbell Announces Settlement In Paramount/Warner Bros. Lawsuit
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces Settlement In Paramount/Warner Bros. Lawsuit * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in securing a settlement with Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), resolving the states' lawsuit alleging the merger of the entertainment giant and Warner Bros. Discovery (Warner Bros.)  more
AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting CDL Drivers' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting CDL Drivers' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 24 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17   more
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION: NEW COMMENTARY CALLS FOR RECOGNIZING SCIENTIFIC DATASETS AS FOUNDATIONAL FOR RESEARCH ECOSYSTEMS AND SOCIETY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * NEW COMMENTARY CALLS FOR RECOGNIZING SCIENTIFIC DATASETS AS FOUNDATIONAL FOR RESEARCH ECOSYSTEMS AND SOCIETY 21 September 2026 WASHINGTON -- Scientific datasets should be recognized as foundational for research ecosystems and society: long-lived resources that fuel the research ecosystem, support decisions in communities and governments and help society respond to global challenges such as climate  more
Ansari, Min Demand Law School Admission Council Restore Accounts Improperly Restricted Based on Iranian Nationality
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari, Min Demand Law School Admission Council Restore Accounts Improperly Restricted Based on Iranian Nationality * Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dave Min (CA-47) sent a letter to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) President and CEO Sudha Setty demanding that LSAC immediately review and restore accounts improperly restricted based on Iranian nationality or heritage. T  more
Ariz. DOT: Motorcycle License Needed for Registration Renewals Soon
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * Motorcycle license needed for registration renewals soon September 21, 2026 New law will require motorcycle owners to be licensed to ride in AZ - PHOENIX - Beginning in 2027, a new law will require motorcycle owners that renew their motorcycle registration to have a motorcycle license or the endorsement on their driver license. Arizona Revised Statute Sec. 28-2014, which was updated thi  more
Ariz. State Rep. Chris Lopez: Biggs' Water Plan Builds on Pinal County's Work to Create New Water Supplies
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Rep. Chris Lopez: Biggs' Water Plan Builds on Pinal County's Work to Create New Water Supplies Congressman Biggs' federal water legislation would support Pinal County water augmentation, storage, and infrastructure as farmers and communities prepare for additional Colorado River reductions - STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez, Vice Chairman   more
Arizona artist to deliver 45th Stegner Lecture
LEWISTON, Idaho, Sept. 21 -- Lewis-Clark State College posted the following news release: * * * Arizona artist to deliver 45th Stegner Lecture * LEWISTON, Idaho - Author, artist, and folklorist Kimi Eisele will speak at Lewis-Clark State College's 45th annual Stegner Lecture this fall. The talk, titled "Lie in the Riverbed. Tell the Truth," will take place at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Lewiston City Library, 411 D St. All are welcome to attend. Eisele's work celebrates the interconnections betwe  more
Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement in Warner Bros./Paramount Litigation
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement in Warner Bros./Paramount Litigation * Settlement resolves antitrust concerns, protects the livelihoods of Hollywood workers, and guarantees massive investments in domestic film production LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in securing a settlement with Paramount Skydance C  more
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Settlement in Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount Merger Lawsuit
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Settlement in Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount Merger Lawsuit * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a settlement with Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount)(open new window/tab), resolving a lawsuit brought by Oregon and a coalition of attorneys general challenging Paramount's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (Warner Bros.). In July,  more
Attorney General James Secures Critical Protections for Entertainment Industry Workers from Paramount and Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Critical Protections for Entertainment Industry Workers from Paramount and Warner Bros. * September 21, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today secured new commitments from Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) to protect film and televis  more
Attorney General Mayes Demands Answers From Department of Homeland Security for Endangering Lives by Gutting Fentanyl Investigations
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Demands Answers from Department of Homeland Security for Endangering Lives by Gutting Fentanyl Investigations September 21, 2026 PHOENIX -- Attorney General Kris Mayes today blasted the Department of Homeland Security for endangering the lives of Arizonans after its own Office of Inspector General found that the administration's mass deportation campaign gutted f  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES BACK ON PROPOSED FEDERAL RULE THAT COULD THREATEN HEALTH COVERAGE, COST STATES MEDICAID FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, today filed a comment letter opposing a proposed federal rule that could put federal funding for Medicaid at risk and interfere with state oversight of health insurance a  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES LEGAL VICTORY PROTECTING ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES LEGAL VICTORY PROTECTING ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that he obtained a final court order stopping the Trump administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education and social service programs for low-income families. "I am proud to have secured this legal victory protecting some of ou  more
Banner Health welcomes Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health welcomes Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer * PHOENIX (Sept 21, 2026) -Banner Health announced today the appointment of Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer. The appointment brings meaningful operational and transformational leadership depth to one of the nation's larges  more
Banner Health, Delta Dental of Arizona train dentists to better care for people with dementia
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health, Delta Dental of Arizona train dentists to better care for people with dementia * PHOENIX (Sept. 21, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, and Delta Dental of Arizona have joined forces in an innovative dental health initiative that prioritizes dignity, access and quality care to support patients and families facing  more
CCRKBA: FIFTH CIRCUIT RULING ON INTERSTATE HANDGUN SALES PROPER
BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 21 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA: FIFTH CIRCUIT RULING ON INTERSTATE HANDGUN SALES PROPER * BELLEVUE, WA - A ruling by a three-judge panel of the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which holds the ban on direct interstate handgun sales to private citizens is unconstitutional is being hailed by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. "Especial  more
Center for American Progress: Arizona Electric Customers Face $1.5 Billion Rate Increase Driven by Trump Administration Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSbrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * Sep 21, 2026 Arizona Electric Customers Face $1.5 Billion Rate Increase Driven by Trump Administration Policies Washington, D.C. -- Despite campaign promises to slash electricity prices, the Trump administration's policies are driving up prices in Arizona and beyond. In fact, the two largest utility companies in the state, Arizona Public Service (APS) and Tucson Electric Power (TEP), h  more
Ciscomani Champions Passage of Landmark Water Resources Development Act, Secures Wins for Southern Arizona
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Champions Passage of Landmark Water Resources Development Act, Secures Wins for Southern Arizona * Tucson, AZ - Rep. Juan Ciscomani celebrated the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (H.R. 9497), by a vote of 415-9. The bill includes provisions Ciscomani secured that will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to launch new water projects in Arizona, streng  more
Colorado joins settlement in Paramount/Warner Bros. merger lawsuit
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins settlement in Paramount/Warner Bros. merger lawsuit * Sept. 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in securing a settlement with Paramount Skydance Corporation, resolving the states' lawsuit alleging the merger of the entertainment giant and Warner Bros. Discovery would harm competition by lowering film output a  more
Congressman Biggs Supports Critical Legal Case for Free Exercise of Religious Liberty
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Supports Critical Legal Case for Free Exercise of Religious Liberty * GILBERT, ARIZONA - Alongside dozens of colleagues from the U.S. House and Senate, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) joined an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court of the United States in Grand v. City of University Heights, supporting an individual's constitutional right to host a prayer meeting in his home and   more
DNC: Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Trump Hosts Ribbon Cutting for His Helipad as Prices Continue to Climb Today, as his deadly and costly war with Iran rages on and the national average price for a gallon of gasoline currently stands at $4.48, Donald Trump hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of his new helipad. Trump has spent his presidency focused on building vanity projects, including   more
Don't Mess with Property Rights in Texas
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Don't Mess with Property Rights in Texas * The right to private property is a crucially important part of what it means to be free. And courts in Texas have long held that it's a "fundamental" right-meaning that it's given the same strong legal protections that freedom of speech or religion get. But Dallas officials think that's all wrong. They've asked the Texas Supreme Court to over  more
Earthworks Launches Protect Navajo Air Campaign
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * Earthworks Launches Protect Navajo Air Campaign * Eastern Agency, Navajo Nation - Today, Earthworks launched a campaign to Protect Navajo Air. Billboards along U.S. Routes 550 and 64 outside of Bloomfield will encourage drivers to visit ProtectNavajoAir.com. Residents who live near oil and gas in northwestern New Mexico search an interactive mapping tool with the address of their home or schoo  more
FFRF Disburses $18,450 to 2026 College Student Essay Contest Winners
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 FFRF disburses $18,450 to 2026 college student essay contest winners The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proudly awarding $18,450 to the 12 winners and eight honorable mentions in the 2026 Kenneth L. Proulx Memorial Essay Contest for Ongoing College Students. Currently enrolled college students (up to age 24) wrote on the topic of "Why President Trump is wrong  more
Food and Water Watch: National Enviro Group Calls for Ban on All Government Non-Disclosure Agreements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * National Enviro Group Calls for Ban on All Government Non-Disclosure Agreements Secret NDA Deals are Often Behind AI Data Center Development Sep 21, 2026 Washington, D.C. - The national environmental organization Food & Water Watch has issued a call for a ban on all usage of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) between government officials - local, state and federal - and private companies. These undemocra  more
Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould Appointed to Lead Senate Investigation Into Hobbs Pay-to-Play Scandal
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould Appointed to Lead Senate Investigation into Hobbs Pay-to-Play Scandal September 21, 2026 PHOENIX, ARIZONA--Senator Jake Hoffman is announcing the next phase of the Arizona Senate's investigation into the alleged pay-to-play scandal involving Governor Katie Hobbs and Sunshine Residential Homes, transferring the proceedings to the S  more
Gallego, Colleagues Celebrate Passage of Wildfire Prevention Bill From Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Monday, September 21, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Celebrate Passage of Wildfire Prevention Bill from Committee WASHINGTON -- Last week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) John Curtis (R-UT), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Boozman (R-AR), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) in celebrating the unanimous passage of the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) out   more
Get ready to drive your curiosity at the Flagstaff Festival of Science
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Get ready to drive your curiosity at the Flagstaff Festival of Science * Science isn't just something we learn in a classroom; it is part of our everyday lives. This year, the Flagstaff Festival of Science, which runs from Sept. 25-Oct. 4, will give children, teens and adults alike the opportunity to explore the science around us with a wide variety of events and activities that hit on a little bit o  more
Kathleen King named the 2026 Homecoming dedicatee!
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Kathleen King named the 2026 Homecoming dedicatee! * While rain sprinkled outside, a group of 30 faculty, staff and students gathered with anticipation in an empty School of Hotel and Restaurant Management classroom on Sept. 16. Down the hall, Kathleen King was facilitating a headshot and resume writing session for freshmen. Little did she know that an ambush was headed her way. Equipped with pompo  more
Kelly, Rosen, Colleagues Urge DOJ to Fully Staff Essential Immigration Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Rosen, Colleagues Urge DOJ to Fully Staff Essential Immigration Program * U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and a group of their Senate colleagues demanded Attorney General Todd Blanche restore full functionality of an essential immigration program that gives access to legal support for migrants who would otherwise not have access to it. The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Rec  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Settlement in Warner Bros./Paramount Litigation
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Settlement in Warner Bros./Paramount Litigation September 21, 2026 Proposed Consent Decree (https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026.09.21-Paramount-Filed-Consent-Decree.pdf) - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in securing a settlement with Paramount Skydance Co  more
Nationwide launches pet telemedicine program
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide launches pet telemedicine program * Nationwide, in partnership with FirstVet, has expanded its pet telehealth program. Now, nearly half of Nationwide pet insurance policyholders are eligible to quickly access licensed veterinarians for a virtual diagnosis and prescription treatments. The new service, available through the VetHelpline(r) App in qualified states, will   more
NFL: Kyler Murray Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Start for Vikings in Week 3 Vs. Buccaneers
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol, will start for Vikings in Week 3 vs. Buccaneers Sep 22, 2026 Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has been cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol, putting him in place to start for 2-0 Minnesota against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Monday. Murray practiced throughout last week in a limited capacity in the lead up to W  more
NFL: Notable Injuries, News From Sunday's Week 2 Games - Packers WR Jayden Reed (neck) Carted Off Vs. Jets
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Notable injuries, news from Sunday's Week 2 games: Packers WR Jayden Reed (neck) carted off vs. Jets Sep 21, 2026 Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 2 Sunday: * Arizona Cardinals cornerback Bo Melton (toe) was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. * Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (groin) was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Panthers. Defe  more
NFL: Seahawks Rule Out Sam Darnold for Week 2, Don't Plan to Put QB on IR
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for Week 2, don't plan to put QB on IR; Drew Lock to start vs. Cards Sep 17, 2026 Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Sam Darnold won't take the field in Week 2, but the outlook is promising. Darnold (glute) is not expected to land on injured reserve, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Wednesday. "I don't anticipate putting him on IR or anything like that," Macdona  more
OU College of Medicine presents honors during Evening of Excellence
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 21 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine presents honors during Evening of Excellence * OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hines, M.D., were inducted into the coll  more
OU College of Medicine Presents Honors During Evening of Excellence
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 -- The University of Oklahoma Health campus issued the following news: * * * OU College of Medicine Presents Honors During Evening of Excellence September 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Three physicians and a community supporter were honored during the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine's 2026 Evening of Excellence. The annual gala was held Sept. 17 at the Omni Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. Mary Kay Gumerlock, M.D., Steven A. Crawford, M.D., and O. Joe Hi  more
Pomona College Interns Take Direct Action to Fight Climate Change
CLAREMONT, California, Sept. 21 -- Pomona College posted the following news: * * * Pomona College Interns Take Direct Action to Fight Climate Change * Clara Chae '27 and Teagan Smith '28 did more than study climate change this summer. Internships made it possible for the environmental analysis majors to take direct action to fight global warming. Chae, a Boston native, and Smith, who hails from Tucson, Arizona, interned with Tradewater, a certified B-corporation and Pomona College partner w  more
Rep. Grijalva Demands Immediate Release of Ahmed Soliman Following Reports of Beating, Imprisonment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Demands Immediate Release of Ahmed Soliman Following Reports of Beating, Imprisonment * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the below statement following new reports (here, here, and here) that Ahmed Soliman was "hooded, bound, and beaten with guns and shoved down a flight of stairs," and is at risk of torture. Ahmed was recently arrested by local autho  more
Rep. Grijalva Introduces English Language Learner Education Package to Support Students, Families, and Educators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Introduces English Language Learner Education Package to Support Students, Families, and Educators * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva introduced a package of English Language Learner bills, comprehensive legislation that includes the Reaching English Learners Act, the Families Learning and Understanding English Together (FLUENT) Act, and the Supporting  more
Rio's Veronica Gutierrez Named AALL Support Staff of the Year
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 21 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Rio's Veronica Gutierrez Named AALL Support Staff of the Year September 21, 2026 Former Student, Now Employee, Recognized for Serving Adult Learners By Mira Radovich, Senior Contributing Writer Rio Salado College alum and current staff member Veronica Gutierrez received the Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning (AALL) Support Staff of the Year award on Saturday, Sept. 19, during the Arizona Department of Ed  more
SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State
WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State * In a battle of top 10 programs, South Dakota State used a bruising run game to get the better of Youngstown State, 27-20. Jackrabbits' running back Josiah Johnson ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns, the last of which came in the third quarter to give SDSU a 24-10 lead, allowing the Jackrabbits to cruise to vic  more
State Dept. Fact Sheet: First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together Secures New Tech Private Sector Partnerships to Benefit Children
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet: * * * First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together Secures New Tech Private Sector Partnerships to Benefit Children Office of the Spokesman September 21, 2026 Today, on the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA), First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Together secured seven new technology-sector partnerships to benefit children worldwide at an announcement event hosted by Special  more
SUNY-Fredonia: New Discussion Series Debuts on Sept. 30
FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 22 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * New discussion series debuts on Sept. 30 September 21, 2026 Professor Ici Vanwesenbeeck and Reed Library will launch the "Let's Talk Higher Ed" Discussion Series. Dr. Vanwesenbeeck, a professor of English, is partnering with Reed Library in presenting the new discussion series centered on articles from The Chronicle of Higher Education. The series will bring together faculty, st  more
The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * The Wilderness Society in the news * From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations.  more
Trust for Public Land, Local Partners Secure Permanent Protection of Upper Sullivan Canyon, Safeguarding Key Verde River Rock Climbing Site
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 22 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land, Local Partners Secure Permanent Protection of Upper Sullivan Canyon, Safeguarding Key Verde River Rock Climbing Site September 21st, 2026 Prescott, Ariz - Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the Town of Chino Valley, Prescott Climbers Coalition, and Yavapai County, announced the permanent protection of Upper Sullivan's Canyon-- a unique outdoor recreat  more
Va. A.G. Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition of States in Pushing Back on Federal Rule That Could Undermine Medicaid, Insurance Regulation, and Health Coverage Proposed Rule Oversteps Federal Law, Could Cost States Funding for Medicaid and Threaten Health Coverage for Virginians - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a co  more