Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
Access Fund Urges Forest Service to Retain Roadless Area Conservation Rule and Protect Backcountry Climbing Landscapes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 18, 2026
Director
Ecosystem Management Coordination
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108
Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Access Fund Comments on the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rule; Docket No. FS
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the following statement after winning her lawsuit stopping the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families.
"This victory protects ac
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American Economic Liberties Project, 18 Organizations Issue Letter to Conn. A.G. Tong
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- The American Economic Liberties Project, 18 organizations issued the following letter to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.
Tong is also president of the National Association of Attorneys General.
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 16, 2026
The Honorable William Tong, Attorney General of Connecticut
President, National Association of Attorneys General
1850 M Street NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Attorney General Tong and
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An Even Dozen: ASU Named No. 1 in Innovation for 12th Straight Year
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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An even dozen: ASU named No. 1 in innovation for 12th straight year
University also garners No. 1 spot in U.S. for supply chain management, plus 24 more top-20 rankings among public institutions
By Mary Beth Faller | September 21, 2026
Story highlights
* ASU has placed first every year since the "Most Innovative Schools" category was created by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
* W. P. Carey School of
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Ariz. Game & Fish Dept.: New Batch of Black-Footed Ferrets Released in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- The Arizona Department of Game and Fish issued the following news:
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New batch of black-footed ferrets released in Arizona
SELIGMAN, Ariz.- Eighteen endangered black-footed ferrets have new homes in Yavapai and Coconino counties this week after the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) released a group of the captive-born critters onto the landscape to join the wild population.
On the evening of Sept. 14, AZGFD staff and volunteers released the endangered
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Arizona Corporation Commission: Arizona Power Grid Holds Steady Amid All-Time High Demand; Electric Utilities Break Records, Again
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release:
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Arizona Power Grid Holds Steady Amid All-Time High Demand; Electric Utilities Break Records, Again
Sep 22, 2026, 17:38 by Nicole Garcia
Phoenix, Ariz. -- For the third year in a row, Arizona utilities again set new record highs for peak energy demand during the summer of 2026. On July 24, 2026, both Arizona Public Service Company (APS) and Salt River Project (SRP) broke previous peak dem
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Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation Urges Retention of 2001 Roadless Rule to Protect Wildlife and Habitat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AZSFWC Comments on the 2001 Roadless Rule Rescission Proposed Rule and Draft EIS - 9-18-26
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation
PO Box 75731 New River, AZ 85087
September 18, 2026
The Honorable Brooke Rollins
Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washi
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Associate board programs aid in succession planning
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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Associate board programs aid in succession planning
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Maintaining a credit union board of dedicated, passionate, informed volunteers can be challenging enough, let alone planning to replace those board members as they retire, move, or go to another opportunity. With NCUA's succession planning rule taking effect this year, credit unions are required to have a board-approved successi
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recomm
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
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OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed Trump Administration rule that would unlawfully force states to change how they
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
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"AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "This win helps make sure that AmeriCorps members and the organizations they serve have the support
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation.
Raoul and the coalition filed
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Press Releases
Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of
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Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences
WACO, Texas, Sept. 23 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Baylor Jumps to No. 3 in U.S. News Rankings for Learning Communities, Remains Top 10 for First-Year Experiences
Baylor bolsters its standing as a Top 50 private university, Top 100 national university
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations
September 22, 2026
Baylor University's Learning Communities and First-Year Experiences remain firmly among the nation's Top 10 in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2027 Bes
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Bigger Future in the Valley: American Selected to Anchor Phoenix's New West Terminal
FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 23 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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September 21, 2026
A bigger future in the Valley: American selected to anchor Phoenix's new West Terminal
* Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has selected American Airlines as the primary airline carrier for its future West Terminal, deepening the airline's long-standing commitment to Phoenix and Arizona.
* The future West Terminal will be the airport's first new terminal in nearly 40 years, creat
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Chris Presson Named Syracuse University Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Commercial Officer
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Chris Presson Named Syracuse University Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Commercial Officer
Presson is a proven builder with nearly three decades of leadership experience across the NBA, NBA G League, CFL, professional hockey, arena football and the broader sports and entertainment industry. He will lead a new era of commercial growth in Athletics.
Sept. 22, 2026
Syracuse University Director of Athletics
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Ciscomani Joins Bipartisan 5G and Beyond Caucus to Fight for Reliable Internet Across Rural Arizona
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Joins Bipartisan 5G and Beyond Caucus to Fight for Reliable Internet Across Rural Arizona
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Tucson, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani today joined the bipartisan Congressional 5G and Beyond Caucus, an effort to expand connectivity. For Southern Arizona, reliable internet access is increasingly essential. As schools, health care providers, businesses, and government services contin
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Create, repair, upcycle: Everything you can do at the MakerLab
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Create, repair, upcycle: Everything you can do at the MakerLab
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The average American throws out more than 80 pounds of clothes every year. The MakerLab at Cline Library wants to bring that number way down.
For a decade, the MakerLab housed a collection of 3D printers and other high-tech tools, but its most popular tool is a sewing machine. Thanks to a grant from the Arizona State Library, it's get
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DCCC Releases First TV Ad in AZ-01: "One Pill"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Releases First TV Ad in AZ-01: "One Pill"
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The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Arizona's First District, "One Pill," highlighting Dr. Amish Shah's proven track record of working across the aisle to keep Arizona families safe.
A practicing emergency room physician and former state lawmaker, Dr. Shah was the only Democrat to vote with Republicans to crack down on fe
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Dr. Drew Hears a Mother's Powerful Case for Right to Try 2.0
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 22 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Dr. Drew Hears a Mother's Powerful Case for Right to Try 2.0
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When it comes to offering hope to rare-disease patients, our nation's "laws need to catch up with science." That was Right to Try 2.0 advocate Kendra Riley's message to board-certified internist and renowned media personality Dr. Drew Pinsky during her recent appearance on his livestreamed Ask Dr. Drew podcast.
Few people
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Embry Riddle Earns Eight Top-Five U.S. News Rankings, Including in Best Overall
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 23 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Earns Eight Top-Five U.S. News Rankings, Including in Best Overall
Author: Seth Robbins
September 22, 2026
In its annual review of the nation's best colleges and universities, U.S. News & World Report awarded Embry Riddle Aeronautical University eight separate top-five rankings, including for aerospace engineering, overall quality, innovation and academic programs for stude
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ESGS 2026 to Drive Innovation Across the Electronic Gases Ecosystem
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 22 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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ESGS 2026 to Drive Innovation Across the Electronic Gases Ecosystem
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Industry Experts Will Address Market Drivers, Advanced Materials, Gas Systems, Metrology and Sustainability for Semiconductor Manufacturing
MILPITAS, Calif. - September 22, 2026 - The Electronic Specialty Gases & Systems Confer
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Federal Register: NHTSA Denies Rulemaking Petition for Centralized National Map Database for Autonomous Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Denial of a Petition for Rulemaking
This document denies the September 11, 2025, petition for rulemaking submitted by Eric Dauster. The petitioner requested that the agency initiate rulemaking to establish new standards for a centralized National Map Database (NMD) containing stat
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Federal Register: OSHA Moves to Expand Testing Authority for RETC LLC
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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RETC, LLC.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
In this notice, OSHA announces the application of RETC, LLC. for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application.
Comments are due on October 6, 2026, according to
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Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release:
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Florida Continues to Take Top Spot in Heritage's 2026 Education Freedom Report Card
Sept. 21, 2026
WASHINGTON -- For the fifth year in a row, Florida takes the top spot in the Heritage Foundation's newly released 2026 Education Freedom Report Card (https://www.heritage.org/educationreportcard/), which ranks how well states advance education freedom for K-12 students and families.
Heritage's Education F
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Health System Alliance of Arizona: CMS Urged to Align Medicaid Provider Tax Threshold Calculations With Congressional Intent and Reduce Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 21, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health & Human Services
Attention: CMS-2452-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicaid Program; Amending the Indirect Hold Harmless Threshold of Health Care-Related Taxes (CMS-2452-P)
Dear Administrator Oz:
The Health System Allian
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Is a nearby advanced alien civilization out there waiting to pounce on Earth? Unlikely, says new study
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Is a nearby advanced alien civilization out there waiting to pounce on Earth? Unlikely, says new study
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Science fiction suggests that life on other planets, if it exists, is likely far more advanced than life on Earth.
A recent study suggests otherwise.
This new study, led by Chris Doughty, a professor of ecoinformatics at Northern Arizona University, proposes that the extent to which life on pote
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JLAC Chairman Gress, Co-Chairman Finchem Demand Accountability After HHS Calls Arizona's Single Audit Response "Inadequate"
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
JLAC Chairman Gress, Co-Chairman Finchem Demand Accountability After HHS Calls Arizona's Single Audit Response "Inadequate"
HHS official tells JLAC repeated delays are unacceptable as Arizona faces potential federal enforcement over delinquent audit
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STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - Joint Legislative Audit Committee Chairman Matt Gress and Co-Chairman Mark Finchem today called f
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Kelly Defends Free Press, Calls Out Administration for Prioritizing Appearances Over Truth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Defends Free Press, Calls Out Administration for Prioritizing Appearances Over Truth
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"This President and the Secretary of Defense, they clearly do not like accountability. They don't like criticism. They don't want the American people to even have the facts. This is how democracies die."
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined MS NOW's Deadline: White House to defend the ess
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 California Candidates for Election to U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 California Candidates for Election to U.S. House
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AFGE says candidates will support federal employees and their vital work
LAKEWOOD, Calif. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of five candidates for election to the U.S. House representing California in the 2026 elect
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Learning, Growing, Serving: Yavapai College's Bobbi Evans and the Value of the Unconventional
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Learning, Growing, Serving: Yavapai College's Bobbi Evans and the Value of the Unconventional
Tim Diesch 22 September 2026
Clarkdale, Arizona -- In 2018, four years before she was hired for the position of Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus Coordinator, Bobbi Evans was looking to start her and her husband's own business, a CNC machining venture.
It was the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on the Verde
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Leeds Remains in the Top 6% of Public and Private Business Schools in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Leeds Remains in the Top 6% of Public and Private Business Schools in 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Leeds continues to shine in the U.S. News & World Report "2027 Best Colleges Rankings of Undergraduate Business Programs," adding real estate to the school's recognition.
Leading in Business Education
* #33 Undergraduate Business School (among U.S. public a
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Life Design Gives VCU Students a Framework for Adjusting To, and Excelling In, College
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 23 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Sept. 21, 2026
Life design gives VCU students a framework for adjusting to, and excelling in, college
The concept is expanding across campus as advisors, courses and training sessions incorporate it.
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Can the principles of product design help students navigate college life? At Virginia Commonwealth University, that concept - life design - is expanding across campus, with programs that now eve
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Two-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Phoenix MSA
ENCINO, California, Sept. 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Two-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Phoenix MSA
APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz., Sept. 22, 2026 - 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 two-property, 523-unit CubeSmart self-storage portfolio in the Phoenix MSA.
"The two la
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Patriot Pack Announces 16th Anniversary Reunion & Final Celebration of Its Motorcycle-Ride Legacy
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 22 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Patriot Pack Announces 16th Anniversary Reunion & Final Celebration of Its Motorcycle-Ride Legacy
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The Patriot Pack, a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for charitable causes, will celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Patriot Pack Ride with a special reunion on the evening of Feb. 28, 2027, at the McCormick Ranch Hotel in Scottsdale, Ari
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Rep. Grijalva Reacts to Planned Expansion of Florence Detention Facility
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Reacts to Planned Expansion of Florence Detention Facility
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the below statement following new reports (here and here) that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded a $1.2 billion contract for the expansion of an existing detention facility in Florence, Arizona. A project scope for the planned expansion
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SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enabl
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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Stanton Delivers Key Arizona Priorities in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Delivers Key Arizona Priorities in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) celebrated the final passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 out of the House of Representatives. As the only Arizona member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Stanton helped shape the bipartisan legislation to
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Tribal Water Infrastructure: Opportunities Exist to Improve Federal Assistance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Tribal Water Infrastructure: Opportunities Exist to Improve Federal Assistance
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#Fast Facts
Access to safe water is critical for public health. The Indian Health Service and other agencies fund the construction of water infrastructure for Tribes-such as water and wastewater pipes and tanks.
Once the infrastructure is built, Tribes are responsible for operating and maintaining it. But
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U of A ranked No. 1 public university in Management Information Systems in latest US News & World Report ranking
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 22 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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U of A ranked No. 1 public university in Management Information Systems in latest US News & World Report ranking
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The University of Arizona is home to the top-ranked public university program in Management Information Systems, according to the 2027 Best Colleges ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
The ranking, released Tuesday, places the U of A's MIS program at No. 2 overall, behind only Car
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U.S. Energy Storage Market Posts Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 as Longer-Duration Systems Drive Growth
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release:
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U.S. Energy Storage Market Posts Record 18.9 GWh in Q2 as Longer-Duration Systems Drive Growth
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* The U.S. installed 5.4 GW/18.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q2 2026.
* Total GW installations down 7%, but GWh up 17% year-over-year. A new record.
* National average duration of systems increased from 2.8 hours to 3.5 hours year-over-year.
* Annual US ener
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University of Nebraska is Among First to Earn New Carnegie Sustainability Classification
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 23 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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September 22, 2026
Nebraska is among first to earn new Carnegie sustainability classification
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the first 14 institutions in the nation to earn a new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability. Announced Sept. 22, the recognition reflects the university's long-standing commitment to sustainability.
Nebraska was one of 21 colleges and universities sele
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University of Texas El Paso: Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts Appoints Andres Payan Estrada as Director
EL PASO, Texas, Sept. 22 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release:
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The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts Appoints Andres Payan Estrada as Director
Joined by John Leo De Frank as Assistant Director
EL PASO, Texas (Sept. 22, 2026) - The Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at The University of Texas at El Paso has appointed Andres Payan Estrada as Director and Chief Curator, effective August 1, 2026. He succeeds Kerry Do
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UNLV Earns Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 22 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Earns Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability
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Extreme heat and water scarcity are part of life in Southern Nevada. At UNLV, they also shape how the university approaches sustainability, from research and classroom projects to campus operations and community partnerships.
That work helped UNLV become one of 14 institutions in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to earn the new C
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UW-Eau Claire named to prestigious group of Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news:
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UW-Eau Claire named to prestigious group of Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability
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"It is a tremendous honor for UW-Eau Claire to be one of the first universities in the country to be recognized by Carnegie for our holistic approach to sustainability," UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Edwin Martini says. "This recognition speaks volumes about the thoughtful, meaningful fou
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t
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