Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
412th Test Wing, Make-A-Wish Help Dream Come True
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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412th Test Wing, Make-A-Wish Help Dream Come True
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For most military members, civilians and contractors who pass through the gates of Edwards Air Force Base, California, every day, the enthusiasm can easily become routine. The initial awe of shaping the future of American airpower is often pushed aside by tight deadlines, endless reports and daily tasks.
However, for those on the outside, access to this hi
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A.G. Davenport: New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 25 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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New Jersey Joins Multistate LabCorp Settlement Over 2019 Data Breach Impacting More Than 400,000 New Jerseyans
September 24, 2026
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that LabCorp will pay more than $2.2 million and strengthen its data-security practices under a multistate settlement resolving an investigation i
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AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development
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Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a b
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AI in Higher Education
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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AI in Higher Education
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New white paper shares institutional model for integrating artificial intelligence across curriculum, learning experiences and processes
University of Phoenix has released a new white paper, Three Pillars for Embracing AI at University of Phoenix, authored by academic leaders Christina Neider, Ed.D., vice provost of colleges and Marc Booker, Ph.D., vice provost for strat
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Arizona Commerce Authority: Pima County Breaks Ground On $30.3 Million Middle Mile Broadband Project
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 25 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news:
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Pima County Breaks Ground On $30.3 Million Middle Mile Broadband Project
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PIMA COUNTY, AZ (September 24, 2026) - Pima County officials and partners including the Arizona Commerce Authority broke ground Sept. 24 on the the Middle Mile project, a 134-mile open-access fiber optic network designed to expand digital connectivity, support economic development and strengthen community resilience.
The gro
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Arizona Supreme Court Rules Man's Injury Lawsuit Against Payson Cannot Proceed
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 25 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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Sept. 24, 2026
Arizona Supreme Court Rules Man's Injury Lawsuit Against Payson Cannot Proceed
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PHOENIX - The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Joseph Terborg's lawsuit against the Town of Payson cannot go forward. The Court said Terborg's notice of claim did not follow Arizona law because it gave two different dollar amounts for settling his case.
In June 2023, a Payson police dog mistakenly bi
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At United Nations General Assembly, Gallego Criticizes President Trump's Foreign Policy Blunders, Pushes for AI Oversight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
At United Nations General Assembly, Gallego Criticizes President Trump's Foreign Policy Blunders, Pushes for AI Oversight
Senator Gallego joined international leaders, met with media, and spoke on issues regarding AI and National Security.
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NEW YORK -- This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) attended the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York Cit
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check t
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Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta: Congress Must Act Urgently to Protect Against Catastrophic AI Threats
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California is tackling AI threats head on, the federal government should be too
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to regulate large scale AI models and developers in l
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
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September 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John Thun
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $2.3 Million and Reforms to Protect Consumers After Labcorp Data Breach
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September 24, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general in securing approximately $2.3 million and critical reforms to protect consumers from Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) after a 2019
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 24 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Multistate Settlement with Labcorp over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that Nebraska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") resolving the multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general in calling on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter sent to Congressional leadership, Attorney General Nessel and the coalition w
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Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 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 recommendations grou
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 24 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $2.3M national settlement with Labcorp over data breach
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Sept. 24, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced that Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America, also known as Labcorp, resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at its debt co
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH LABCORP OVER AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLECTION AGENCY DATA BREACH
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general, has secured a settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) resolving a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PROTECT AMERICANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR AI DEVELOPMENT
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general, today called on Congress to immediately regulate the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
In their letter, Raoul and the coalition warn that reports of recent incidents de
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP UNDERMINING FEDERAL VACCINE GUIDANCE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 23 states and attorneys general, urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in science and medical evidence.
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in a letter urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recommendation
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Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress on Unchecked AI Development
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in an urgent, bipartisan S.O.S. to Congress, calling for immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader John
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with LabCorp Over the American Medical Collection Agency Data Breach
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General Tong today led a coalition of 44 attorneys general announcing a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019
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Banner Health launches Walk with a Doc chapter in Fort Collins
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health launches Walk with a Doc chapter in Fort Collins
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2026) - Banner Health is bringing Walk with a Doc, the national program that pairs a short health talk with a community walk, to Fort Collins. The new chapter will host free walks on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, with the next walk taking pla
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Ciscomani Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for GAO Investigation into BLM Wild Horse Sales
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for GAO Investigation into BLM Wild Horse Sales
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Tucson, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani, Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Wild Horse Caucus, co-led 17 of his colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Sale Program. This reque
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Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Torres and Senator Padilla Introduce BASIC Act to Ensure No Student Has to Choose Between College and Basic Needs
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their studen
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Democratic Governors Association: Andy Biggs "Helped Create" a Health Care Crisis in Arizona
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Andy Biggs "Helped Create" a Health Care Crisis in Arizona
Sep 22, 2026
New reporting from the Copper Courier dives into a report that reveals how Andy Biggs helped create a disastrous health care crisis in Arizona.
Key takeaways include:
* Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans are losing coverage at "breakneck speed - at a time when the rising cost of living is already straining their pockets," as
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Democratic Governors Association: Report - "Biggs Opposed 2005 Law Targeting Child Sex Traffickers"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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NEW Report: "Opposed 2005 Law Targeting Child Sex Traffickers"
Sep 24, 2026
New reporting from American Journal News reveals that Andy Biggs was "one of only four legislators to vote against" legislation designed to protect child victims of sex trafficking.
The bipartisan bill that was ultimately signed into law "reclassified sex trafficking of a victim under the age of 15 as a 'dangerous crime aga
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Democratic Governors Association: Tiffany, James, and Biggs Lie About Their Position After Voting for Unpopular, Cost-Raising War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Tiffany, James, and Biggs Lie About Their Position After Voting for Unpopular, Cost-Raising War in Iran
Sep 22, 2026
As gas and diesel prices reach new state records in Michigan and continue climbing in Arizona and Wisconsin, Andy Biggs (AZ), John James (MI), and Tom Tiffany (WI) are desperately trying to lie about their position on the deeply unpopular and expensive war in Iran that they've voted t
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Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras & Protecting Americans' Right To Privacy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Flock Cameras & Protecting Americans' Right To Privacy
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September 23, 2026
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing entitled "Always Watching: Flock
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Enrollment at U of A sees major gains in academic quality, preparedness, access for Arizonans
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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Enrollment at U of A sees major gains in academic quality, preparedness, access for Arizonans
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The University of Arizona has sharpened its focus on student success and strengthening the commitment to its land-grant mission, with a fall 2026 entering class that reflects stronger academic preparation and expanded access for Arizona students. A growing percentage of incoming first-year students are
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FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 23
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 183) on Sept. 23, 2026:
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY:
PUBLIC NOTICES
Report No: 20705. Released: 2026-09-23. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU MARKET-BASED APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. WTB. DOC-425246A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425246A1.pdf) DOC-425246A1.txt (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425246A1.txt)
Report No:
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Gallego Celebrates Passage of Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Gallego Celebrates Passage of Resolution Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON - This week, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Arizona's first Latino senator, applauded the passage of a resolution out of the United States Senate that recognizing and celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the contributions that the Hispanic and Latino communities h
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Gallego, Arizona Democrats Press Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Gallego, Arizona Democrats Press Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands
Lawmakers seek transparency on four Arizona proposals covering more than 3,000 acres of federal public land
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WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego joined Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in
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Gallego, Kelly, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Floods, Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Gallego, Kelly, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Floods, Wildfires
Lawmakers call for resources to repair damaged infrastructure, restore visitor access, and support long-term recovery after successive disasters
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WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), alongside Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04
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Gettysburg College: Holding the Door Open - Jenny Stone '76 Commits $2.4 Million to Support Student Experiences
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 25 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news:
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Holding the door open: Jenny Stone '76 commits $2.4 million to support student experiences
Jenny Stone '76 found mentors, opportunity, and direction at Gettysburg College, opening the door to a trailblazing career in athletic training and Olympic sports medicine. Today, she gives back to help future students discover their own paths.
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Jenny Stone '76 sometimes says her career in athletic training bega
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Goldwater Institute: New Report - Don't Force Patients into the Pharmacy Desert
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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New Report: Don't Force Patients into the Pharmacy Desert
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Millions of Americans already struggle to reach a pharmacy. Now lawmakers pursuing lower prescription drug prices are backing ownership restrictions that could force patients to travel farther or, even worse, leave them without a nearby pharmacy altogether.
A new Goldwater Institute report, Don't Force Patients into
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Hirono Holds Spotlight Forum on National Private School Voucher Program, Highlights Funding Diversions from Public Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Hirono Holds Spotlight Forum on National Private School Voucher Program, Highlights Funding Diversions from Public Schools
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) held a spotlight forum titled: "Raising the Alarm: How the National School Voucher Program Will Be Harmful to Students," examining how the new national private school voucher program will harm the over 50
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Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
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#Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out
Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Representative Dina Titus (D-Nev.), along with 14 House Democrat
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Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters
Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-C
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IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States
UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Sept. 24 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release:
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IAM Union's International President Announces Sweeping Nationwide Tour to Activate Union Members in Eight Key Battleground States
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The union's 'Workers vs Billionaires' 2026 Midterm election tour is a first-of-its-kind push for the union and will bring union's highest-ranking official directly to the doorsteps - and workpl
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ICYMI: At The Atlantic Festival, Kelly Discusses Service, Leadership, and His Fight for Everyday Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: At The Atlantic Festival, Kelly Discusses Service, Leadership, and His Fight for Everyday Americans
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In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke at The Atlantic Festival in New York about how his experiences as a Navy pilot and NASA astronaut have shaped his approach to leadership and public service. In conversation with author Mark Leibovich, he also discussed the war with Iran,
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ICYMI: Kelly's New AI Bill Puts American Workers First
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kelly's New AI Bill Puts American Workers First
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"We could have a lot of job disruption, and for that we need a plan. It seems that everybody understands that except possibly the president and the people around him."
In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined CNN's Anderson Cooper 360o to highlight the urgent need to act on AI to make sure it benefits all Americans, not just bi
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JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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JWST finds early galaxies were already seeding the universe with heavy elements
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When the universe was still in its infancy - only 500 million years after the Big Bang or about 3% of its current age - some of the universe's earliest stars and galaxies had already formed. Astronomers have long predicted that much of the gas surrounding these young galaxies must have remained rather pristine, compo
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Kelly Celebrates Passage of Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Celebrates Passage of Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution
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U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Senate colleagues passed a resolution recognizing and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the contributions that the Hispanic and Latino comm
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Kelly Introduces Bill to Make Sure Big Tech Pays Fair Share and Invests in American Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Introduces Bill to Make Sure Big Tech Pays Fair Share and Invests in American Workers
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The Make AI Work for Americans Act would require companies benefiting the most from AI to invest in American workers
Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Make AI Work for Americans Act, landmark legislation designed to make sure companies benefiting the most from Artificial Intelligence (AI) pay
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Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Floods, Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Push for Federal Funding to Restore Grand Canyon After Floods, Wildfires
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Lawmakers call for resources to repair damaged infrastructure, restore visitor access, and support long-term recovery after successive disasters
Read in KNAU: Kelly leads push for additional Grand Canyon recovery funds
Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, alongside R
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License Plate Cameras Raise Constitutional Questions--Goldwater Seeks Answers
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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License Plate Cameras Raise Constitutional Questions--Goldwater Seeks Answers
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Government cameras across Arizona are quietly photographing your car -recording where you go, when you go there, and how often -all without a warrant, without probable cause, and without your knowledge. So-called automated license plate reader, or ALPR, technology has spread fast, raising constitutional co
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Maersk and PUMA Expand Partnership to Unlock Greater Value From PUMA's U.S. Distribution Network
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 25 -- Maersk, an integrated transport and logistics company, issued the following news release:
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Maersk and PUMA Expand Partnership to Unlock Greater Value from PUMA's U.S. Distribution Network
Summary: Maersk is now managing three highly automated PUMA distribution centers across the U.S., helping the brand get products to wholesale customers, PUMA stores and online shoppers more quickly and efficiently.
24 Sep 2026
Charlotte, N.C. - A.P. Moller - Maersk (Ma
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Maine A.G. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
9/24/2026
Attorney General Frey, 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 generic drugs.
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Mayo Clinic to Pay $50,000 in EEOC COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Accommodation Suit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic to Pay $50,000 in EEOC COVID-19 Vaccine Religious Accommodation Suit
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Settles federal agency's suit charging health care provider refused to accommodate security guard's sincerely held religious beliefs
MINNEAPOLIS -Mayo Clinic, a non-profit operator of hospitals in Minnesota, Arizona and Florida, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employmen
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MEMO: 40 Days Out -- Top Battleground Races Feature Republicans with Extreme, Out-of-Touch Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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MEMO: 40 Days Out -- Top Battleground Races Feature Republicans with Extreme, Out-of-Touch Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
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TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Human Rights Campaign
RE: 40 Days Out: Top Battleground Races Feature Republicans with Extreme, Out-of-Touch Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
DATE: September, 2026
With 40 days until the election, everyone is closely watching the (ever expanding) li
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N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
September 23, 2026
BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eli
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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September 22, 2026
Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollar
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
September 22, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certai
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans From Unchecked AI Development
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Calls on Congress to Protect Americans from Unchecked AI Development
September 24, 2026
Albuquerque, NM - Earlier today, following the New Mexico Department of Justice's formal letter to the University of New Mexico (UNM) regarding an attempted AI driven intrusion into UNM's digital library, Attorney General Raul Torrez called on Congress t
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NFL: Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett Defends Marvin Harrison Jr. Amid Criticism of Slow Start
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett defends Marvin Harrison Jr. amid criticism of slow start
Sep 25, 2026
Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is now in Year Three of his NFL career and is still hearing the same questions.
Why aren't you more involved in the offense? Where are the big plays we were promised?
Through two games this season, Harrison has seen just
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NFL: Chargers QB Justin Herbert Rejects Leadership Concerns - 'I Trust Those Guys in That Locker Room'
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Chargers QB Justin Herbert rejects leadership concerns: 'I trust those guys in that locker room'
Sep 24, 2026
Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer
When a team starts 0-2, it's easy to blindly pin blame on the quarterback.
That's what's happening in Los Angeles, where the winless Chargers are fighting off talk of catastrophe and their leadership is being questioned. That specific query is what set off Justi
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NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release:
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NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $13.3 million in funding for 14 grants that will conserve critical winter ranges and migration corridors for mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and other wildlife across
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NRCC: Amish Shah Skips Another Candidate Forum, Hides From Socialist Healthcare Record
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Amish Shah Skips Another Candidate Forum, Hides From Socialist Healthcare Record
September 22, 2026
Socialist Amish Shah today skipped an AZ-01 candidate forum for seniors, showing he is afraid to face any questions about his socialist healthcare plan.
Shah also recently refused to attend the Arizona PBS debate without explanation.
Common sense leader Jay Feely showed up. Feely spoke ab
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NRCC: Caught Lying - Amish Shah Lies About His Weak On Fentanyl, Open Borders Record
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Caught Lying: Amish Shah Lies About His Weak On Fentanyl, Open Borders Record
September 22, 2026
After years of backing open borders policies and even voting against getting tough on fentanyl trafficking, today socialist Amish Shah released a desperate new ad lying about his policy record.
"Socialist Amish Shah spent years fueling the border crisis, supporting open borders policies and v
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NRCC: Joanna Mendoza Mass-Deletes Social Media Posts to Hide Extreme Record From Voters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Joanna Mendoza Mass-Deletes Social Media Posts To Hide Extreme Record From Voters
September 24, 2026
It's a major new scandal impacting far-left lobbyist Joanna Mendoza's campaign. The Arizona Republic reported today Mendoza did a "sweeping purge" of her social media accounts before launching her campaign, deleting numerous posts showing how far-left she is.
* Why it matters: Mendoza has
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READ: DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene's Op-Ed in El Pais
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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READ: DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene's Op-Ed in El Pais
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"Republicans have all the wrong priorities" - Chair DelBene
In a new Spanish language op-ed for El Pais, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene highlights how House Democrats have been engaging Latino voters early and often this cycle, and how Republicans have failed Latino families.
Latino voters will be majoritymakers this election, and D
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Rep. Grijalva, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Protect Social Security Benefits from Garnishment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva, Sen. Wyden Introduce Bill to Protect Social Security Benefits from Garnishment
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva and Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act, legislation to restore protections for Social Security and other earned benefits from garnishment.
The bill would repeal provisions added in 1996
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Sacred Arizona Archaeological Site Damaged by Trump's Wall Predates Stonehenge
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Sacred Arizona Archaeological Site Damaged by Trump's Wall Predates Stonehenge
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AJO, Ariz.-New research dates the Las Playas Intaglio, previously believed to be about 1,000 years old, to at least 6,500 years ago. The sacred Indigenous geoglyph was partially destroyed in April by federal contractors working on the Trump administration's second border wall through Arizona's
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Satellite data exposes escalating 'boom-and-bust' dynamic in greening drylands
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 24 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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Satellite data exposes escalating 'boom-and-bust' dynamic in greening drylands
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Dryland ecosystems cover 40% of the Earth's land surface and support over two billion people. According to a new study published in Nature Climate Change, they're becoming increasingly unstable.
Satellite records spanning over four decades show that rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide has stimulated dryland p
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Stanton Calls for AI Safeguards Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Calls for AI Safeguards Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Ahead of Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) joined his Democratic colleagues on the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to call for the United States and China to reach an agreement on basic artif
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Stanton Leads Arizona Democrats in Pressing Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Leads Arizona Democrats in Pressing Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands
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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in pressing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answers after reporting revealed that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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Super El Nino & Insurance: What You Need to Know
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Consumers Should Take Steps Now to Protect Homes, Vehicles and Finances Before Winter Storm Risks Increase
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging homeowners, renters and drivers across California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico to prepare now for
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UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability
MERCED, California, Sept. 24 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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UC Merced Among First Campuses to Earn Carnegie Classification for Sustainability
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Key Points
* UC Merced is one of the first 14 institutions nationwide to earn the new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, recognizing its comprehensive commitment to sustainability and climate action.
* The university is the only four-year California institution and the only UC campus to r
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 24 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
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Attorney General JB McCuskey announced that West Virginia, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"). The settlement resolves the investigation into the 2019 data breach at
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