Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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New AARP Maine Poll: Older Voters Could Play Decisive Role in Closely Watched Senate, Governor Races
With a higher share of older residents than any other state, Maine's critical 50+ voters are focused on rising costs for everyday essentials like gas, health care and utilities.
October 01, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling that underscores the pivotal role 50+ voters are poised to play in the state's upcomi
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ACLU Ariz.: Supreme Court Rejects Arizona's Attempt to Halt Court-Ordered Oversight of Prison Health Care
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release:
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Supreme Court Rejects Arizona's Attempt to Halt Court-Ordered Oversight of Prison Health Care
A court-appointed receiver will be allowed to being addressing health care deficiencies within the state's prison system.
October 1, 2026
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court today rejected Arizona's request to stop a court-appointed receiver from assuming control and management of health ca
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Ansari, Titus Lead 65 House Democrats in Demanding Trump Admin Confront Turkey's Anti-LGBTQI+ Crackdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari, Titus Lead 65 House Democrats in Demanding Trump Admin Confront Turkey's Anti-LGBTQI+ Crackdown
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dina Titus (NV-01) led 65 House Democrats, including House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory Meeks and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to confront Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Pharmacy Benefit Managers Express Scripts and Optum for Contributing to Arizona's Opioid Crisis
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Pharmacy Benefit Managers Express Scripts and Optum for Contributing to Arizona's Opioid Crisis
October 1, 2026
PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Attorney General's Office has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against Express Scripts and Optum, two of the largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the nation. The Attorney General's co
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Ariz. DOT Wins 2 National Awards for Public Outreach
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 2 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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ADOT wins 2 national awards for public outreach
October 1, 2026
SR 187 Improvement Project and Community Information recognized
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PHOENIX - This week, the Arizona Department of Transportation's Office of Communications and Public Involvement won two national awards from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), a national nonprofit group that represen
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Ariz. DOT: Arizona Highways Magazine Earns 23 Awards for Excellence
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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Arizona Highways magazine earns 23 awards for excellence
September 30, 2026
ADOT-operated publication recognized by International Regional Media Association
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Arizona Highways magazine, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation, won 23 awards for excellence in writing, photography, design, and digital content at the 46th annual International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA)
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At HSGAC Subcommittee Hearing, Gallego Warns of Dangers Posed by AI, Especially as More Models Go Rogue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
At HSGAC Subcommittee Hearing, Gallego Warns of Dangers Posed by AI, Especially as More Models Go Rogue
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census hearing, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) questioned AI experts on the threats posed by the rapidly developing tech
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Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
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October 1, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 25 other states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants, gutting one of the country's most sign
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges
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October 1, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of eight other attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in M
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Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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October 1, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharm
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Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repeale
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Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
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Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for scrapping federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES EPA ROLLBACK OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION LIMITS FOR POWER PLANTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement wi
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Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications
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#Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medicat
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Restore Limits on Power Plant Pollution
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump Administration for scrapping federal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from many of the country's largest power plants. Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed rules requiring coal- and gas-fired power plants to cut their emissions. T
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Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants. In September, the Environmental Protecti
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Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Press Releases
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states an
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Banner - University Medicine brings national back pain study to Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner - University Medicine brings national back pain study to Arizona
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PHOENIX (Oct. 1, 2026) - Patients suffering from lower back pain may soon benefit from a new tool designed to help doctors identify specific causes of pain before spine surgeries. The CLARITY study at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is testing Nociscan, a software tool that uses advanced imaging technol
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Binghamton University: Will AI Make Corporate Communication Sound the Same?
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Will AI make corporate communication sound the same?
Assistant Professor Jujun Huang examines the impact of AI-assisted writing in the corporate world
By Shawn Ammann '24
October 01, 2026
Imagine a group of investors visiting multiple companies in the same sector to decide which one(s) they want equity in. If these companies rely heavily on artificial intelligence-assisted writing tools, each pitch might
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Ciscomani Highlights $2 Million for Critical Buffalo Soldier Trail Improvements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Highlights $2 Million for Critical Buffalo Soldier Trail Improvements
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Sierra Vista, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani visited Buffalo Soldier Trail in Sierra Vista to highlight the $2 million in federal funding he secured for the design and reconstruction of the critical roadway.
"The $2 million for Buffalo Soldier Trail builds on the more than $10 million I was able to champion for
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Ciscomani's Bill to Make Chiricahua National Monument a National Park Is One Signature Away from Reality
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani's Bill to Make Chiricahua National Monument a National Park Is One Signature Away from Reality
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TUCSON -Representative Juan Ciscomani celebrated the Senate passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Chiricahua National Park Act, bringing Arizona one step closer to establishing its fourth national park. Ciscomani's legislation, which passed in last night, will officially redesignate Cochise Cou
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Clubhouse Hazard? PETA Health Warning Hits Phoenix-Area Golf Carts
NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Clubhouse Hazard? PETA Health Warning Hits Phoenix-Area Golf Carts
October 1, 2026
Phoenix, Ariz. - Golfers at eight premier courses in the Phoenix area are in for an eye-opening ride courtesy of PETA, which is plastering the courses' golf carts with sobering reminders that one of the biggest threats to staying in the game may be what's on their plates. The striking messages feat
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Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion
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Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactu
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Columbia Faculty & Alumni on 2026 National Book Award Longlists
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news:
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Columbia Faculty & Alumni on 2026 National Book Award Longlists
By Eve Bromberg
October 01, 2026
2026 marks the National Book Award's 77th year, and several Columbia writers are included in the longlist in both fiction and nonfiction. The National Book Award, founded in 1950 to celebrate the best of American writing, is considered the pinnacle of literary achievement in the United States and give
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Court Blocks New Forest Service Roads in Arizona Jaguar Habitat
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Court Blocks New Forest Service Roads in Arizona Jaguar Habitat
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TUCSON, Ariz.-In response to a lawsuit by environmental groups, a federal court has overturned a U.S. Forest Service plan to build new roads and allow increased motorized access through three sensitive canyons in southeastern Arizona's Chiricahua Mountains.
The remote canyons, located in the Coronado National
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DCCC Statement on Juan Ciscomani Rallying With Mike Johnson Instead of Debating JoAnna Mendoza
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on Juan Ciscomani Rallying With Mike Johnson Instead of Debating JoAnna Mendoza
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Ciscomani votes with his D.C. party bosses 100% of the time
Juan Ciscomani needs to get his priorities straight.
Rather than face Marine veteran JoAnna Mendoza and answer for his disastrous record during a debate today hosted by Arizona PBS, Ciscomani is spending the day parading Repu
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DEFA Film Library Co-presents, Contributes Extensively to 50th German Studies Association Conference
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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DEFA Film Library Co-presents, Contributes Extensively to 50th German Studies Association Conference
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The DEFA Film Library recently co-presented the 50th annual German Studies Association (GSA) conference, contributing extensively program to the conference's program."Over the last three decades, the DEFA Film Library has become a very close partner of the GSA conference, and it has become one
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Del. A.G. Jennings, Coalition Issue Statement on US DOJ Attack on Federal Judges
DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 2 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings, coalition issue statement on US DOJ attack on federal judges
October 1, 2026
Attorney General Kathy Jennings day joined a coalition of attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice filed yesterday against nearly all federal district court judges in Minnesota:
"The announcement by U.S. Attorney Genera
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Delta adds new nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff, gateway to Arizona's iconic outdoor destinations
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta adds new nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Flagstaff, gateway to Arizona's iconic outdoor destinations
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Delta is giving customers in Salt Lake City a new way to explore the American Southwest with the launch of nonstop service to Flagstaff, Arizona (FLG), beginning June 7, 2027.
#A new gateway to the Southwest
The new route will operate twice daily, year-round, providing convenien
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Democracy Forward Unveils "People's Guide to the 2026-27 Supreme Court Term"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Democracy Forward Unveils "People's Guide to the 2026-27 Supreme Court Term"
Resource Tracks Key Cases Nation's Highest Court Will Consider this Term
October 1, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Democracy Forward, a leading pro-democracy legal institution, today published The
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Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
October 1, 2026
The Department is prioritizing holding individual institutions of higher education accountable for elevating illegal aliens above American citizens
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Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for
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Embry Riddle's Next 100 Years: President Sets Comprehensive Agenda for Long-Term Success
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle's Next 100 Years: President Sets Comprehensive Agenda for Long-Term Success
Author: Seth Robbins
October 1, 2026
Following Embry Riddle Aeronautical University's historic centennial year, President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., chartered a course for the university's next century during his 2026 State of the University address.
His priorities included student success, faculty exce
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EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements, Expanding Its Slate of Democratic Women Governors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Announces Four New Gubernatorial Endorsements, Expanding Its Slate of Democratic Women Governors
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Cyndi Munson for Oklahoma governor, Cinde Warmington for New Hampshire governor, Cindy Holscher for Kansas governor, and Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Rhode Island governor. EMILYs List Pres
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Federal Court Upholds Landmark Campaign Finance Transparency Law in Arizona
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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Federal Court Upholds Landmark Campaign Finance Transparency Law in Arizona
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SAN FRANCISCO -Yesterday, in a major victory for Arizonans, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld Proposition 211, also known as the Voters' Right to Know Act. Approved by 72% of Arizona voters in 2022, the Act shines a light on the original sources of secret spending, sometimes c
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Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features & Function Topic of CRS Report (Part 5 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:"
(Continued from Part 4 of 5)
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Southwest Border Regional Commission
The Southwest Border Regional Commission was created with the enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, or the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-234), which also created the NBRC and the SCRC. Al
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FFRF Action Fund Condemns IRS Voucher Rules That Send Tax Dollars to Religious Schools
MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 2 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news:
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FFRF Action Fund condemns IRS voucher rules that send tax dollars to religious schools
October 1, 2026
The FFRF Action Fund strongly opposes the regulations the Treasury Department and IRS released today to implement the first na
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Flock Cameras Put Cities at a Crossroads, but New Research Offers a Roadmap
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 1 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Flock Cameras Put Cities at a Crossroads, but New Research Offers a Roadmap
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As communities across the U.S. grapple with the rapid spread of Flock cameras and questions about who can access the data they collect, a new study from a University of Massachusetts Amherst public policy researcher reframes the debate to ask a more basic question: Does the technology serve the public?
The study, pub
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FSU named co-recipient of $1.5 million grant to study cancer risk among women firefighters
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU named co-recipient of $1.5 million grant to study cancer risk among women firefighters
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#Key Points
* Florida State University's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship is leading a first-of-its-kind study exploring the link between proper fit of personal protective equipment (PPE) and occupational cancer risk for women in the fire service.
* FSU Carol Avery Professor Meredith McQuerry and her t
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GAO Denies Soltek Pacific Construction, Whiting-Turner Protests of Navy Construction Competition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied protests by SOLPAC Construction Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, California, and Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Baltimore, Maryland, challenging their exclusion from a U.S. Navy construction competition.
The protests involved a solicitation issued by the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command-Southwest for construction, renovation and repair of commercial and institutional facilities in Arizona
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Georgia State Telescope Array Reveals How Nearby Stars Fade From Center to Edge
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State Telescope Array Reveals How Nearby Stars Fade From Center to Edge
October 1, 2026
MOUNT WILSON, Calif. -- Astronomers using Georgia State University's Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array have found that nearby stars darken toward their edges more strongly at near-infrared wavelengths than predicted by several widely used models of stellar atmospheres, providing a new be
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In SASC Strategic Forces, Kelly Questions if Golden Dome Will Trigger Another Arms Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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In SASC Strategic Forces, Kelly Questions if Golden Dome Will Trigger Another Arms Race
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During a Senate Armed Services Committee Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing on Golden Dome for America, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly questioned experts on whether the administration's proposed missile defense system could actually make the United States less safe by pushing Russia and Ch
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JEC Brief Highlights Misaligned Incentives for State Medicaid Fraud Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news:
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JEC Brief Highlights Misaligned Incentives for State Medicaid Fraud Enforcement
October 01, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Joint Economic Committee released a new issue brief entitled Who Pays, Who Saves? How Medicaid Payment Structures Impact Fraud Enforcement, examining how the federal-state Medicaid financing structure may create misaligned incentiv
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Kelly, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Get Phones Out of Schools
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Cotton Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Get Phones Out of Schools
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Bipartisan bill would give schools resources to keep phones and other personal electronic devices out of classrooms
Read in the Washington Post: Bipartisan bill seeks to ban cellphones in schools nationwide
This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan Utilize No Phones in Learning to Unleas
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Kelly, Gallego Celebrate Chiricahua Officially Becoming Arizona's Fourth National Park
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego Celebrate Chiricahua Officially Becoming Arizona's Fourth National Park
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Bipartisan legislation to make this happen passed the Senate last night, now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law
Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego celebrated final passage of the Chiricahua National Park Act, bipartisan legislation to designate Chiricahua National Monument in Coc
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Leger Fernandez, Scott, Grijalva, Dean Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Leger Fernandez, Scott, Grijalva, Dean Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the America's College Promise Act of 2026. The bill would make community college a
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.04 Million Sale of 20-Year Net-Leased Filiberto's Near Grand Canyon Gateway
ENCINO, California, Oct. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.04 Million Sale of 20-Year Net-Leased Filiberto's Near Grand Canyon Gateway
WILLIAMS, Ariz., Oct. 1, 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 3,407-square-foot Filiberto's restaurant property near Interstate 40 and histor
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McCain Institute Joins Global Voices at the Athens Democracy Forum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news:
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McCain Institute Joins Global Voices at the Athens Democracy Forum
From Athens to the Future: McCain Institute Leaders Discuss Democracy, Trust and Technology
October 1, 2026
More than 2,000 years after democracy first took shape in Athens, one question remains as urgent as ever: How do we ensure citizens have a meaningful voice in the decisions that shape their lives?
The McCain Institute was
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McCain Institute's NSCT Fellows Convene in Australia and New Zealand
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news:
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McCain Institute's NSCT Fellows Convene in Australia and New Zealand
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 1, 2026) - The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) recently convened its 2026 National Security & Counterterrorism Fellowship (NSCT) cohort in Australia and New Zealand to meet with leaders in intelligence, security, and counterterrorism operations. The week of programming in Australia was
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Md. A.G. Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices, Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
10/1/2026
Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation
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BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joine
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Missoula County Has Put Property Rights on Pause
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Missoula County Has Put Property Rights on Pause
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Missoula County, Mont. has put the future on pause.
On July 9, county commissioners imposed a one-year moratorium on new or expanded data centers in the unincorporated parts of the county, blocking an entire category of digital infrastructure regardless of its size, design, or actual impact on surrounding property.
Data centers are no
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Missouri S&T Researcher Receives Joint Appointment With Savannah River National Laboratory
ROLLA, Missouri, Oct. 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology issued the following news:
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Missouri S&T researcher receives joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory
Author By Edwards, Greg October 1, 2026
Dr. Michael S. Moats, a professor of materials science and engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been granted a joint appointment with Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL).
"Savannah River National Laboratory has assembled a
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MOAA Joins Gold Star Families on Capitol Hill to Back the Take Care of America's Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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MOAA Joins Gold Star Families on Capitol Hill to Back the Take Care of America's Veterans Act
By: Terry Waters
September 30, 2026
Surviving spouses and families of fallen servicemembers and veterans took to Capitol Hill last week to meet with lawmakers and staffers in support of key legislation that would help survivors, military families, and veterans across the country.
Members of MOAA's g
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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Date: October 01, 2026
Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fami
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N.H. A.G. Formella: State Secures Final Multistate Settlement With Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release:
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October 01, 2026
New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies partici
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport Challenges EPA's Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits
October 1, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 25 states, counties, and cities in suing the Trump Administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's dirtiest power plants.
Communities in New Jersey and across the cou
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Issues Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Statement on DOJ Attack on Minnesota Federal Judges
'A desperate and dangerous attack on American judicial independence'
October 1, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of eight attorneys general in issuing the following statement in response to the complaint that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed y
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NASBE Report Highlights Gap in AI Guidance for Early Childhood Education
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release:
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NASBE Report Highlights Gap in AI Guidance for Early Childhood Education
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Alexandria, VA-As of August 2026, 37 states have adopted guidance for artificial intelligence (AI) use in public schools. Yet few touch on kindergarten, and pre-K is left out altogether. Most children have already spent years with AI before they start kindergarten, often
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New Arizona Board of Regents Report Details How Arizona's Public Universities are Connecting Essential Needs Support to Student Success
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release:
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New Arizona Board of Regents report details how Arizona's public universities are connecting essential needs support to student success
The 2026 Student Essential Needs Report looks at the evidence linking those essential needs to students' success in school.
October 1, 2026
For many students at Arizona's public universities, a single unexpected expense can be the difference between fi
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NMSU to host public reading by award-winning author Oct. 9
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 1 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU to host public reading by award-winning author Oct. 9
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The Nelson-Boswell reading series will welcome poet Joni Wallace for an upcoming evening of poetry described by critics as a "revelatory assemblage of word and sount" on Friday, Oct. 9.
Hosted by La Sociedad para Las Artes, the public reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the CMI Theater, Room 171, in Milton Hall. Wallace, an acclai
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NRCC Releases New Video Highlighting AZ-01 Nominee Jay Feely
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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NRCC Releases New Video Highlighting AZ-01 Nominee Jay Feely
October 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a new video highlighting common sense leader Jay Feely's focus on lowering the cost of living for folks in the Valley, cutting taxes and addressing out of control government spending.
WATCH the video:
"Jay Feely brings business an
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On CNN, Gallego Condemns Trump and Hegseth's War in Iran, Attacks on the Free Press
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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October 1, 2026
On CNN, Gallego Condemns Trump and Hegseth's War in Iran, Attacks on the Free Press
WASHINGTON - Last night, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined CNN's Erin Burnett on "OutFront" where he called out Secretary Pete Hegseth's attempts to distract from the failures of the Trump administration's war in Iran -- including through his announced establishment of the so-called Office of Religi
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R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois receives five-year contract extension
TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois receives five-year contract extension
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The University of Arizona has extended the contract of R. Ken Coit Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois.
The five-year contract runs through March 2, 2032.
"Desiree Reed-Francois has established a standard at Arizona Athletics that is remarkable in every measure, from historic competitive achieve
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Regents Meeting: U of A submits capital improvement plan, extends contract for Reed-Francois
TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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Regents Meeting: U of A submits capital improvement plan, extends contract for Reed-Francois
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The University of Arizona submitted a new capital improvement plan to the Arizona Board of Regents during this week's meeting at Northern Arizona University.
The plan outlines work through fiscal year 2031. It includes projects that support the U of A's strategic imperatives: success for every student, r
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Rep. Crane Introduces Bill Honoring Slain Marine Veteran and Warning Travelers of Cartel Violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news:
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Rep. Crane Introduces Bill Honoring Slain Marine Veteran and Warning Travelers of Cartel Violence
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Today, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) introduced the Nicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety Act to inform travelers of dangerous areas or routes near the southern border of the United States. If enacted, the legislation would require the installation of signage warning travelers of areas identified in State Departmen
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Rep. Crane's Legislation for Gila County Veterans Retreat Heads to President's Desk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news:
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Rep. Crane's Legislation for Gila County Veterans Retreat Heads to President's Desk
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Last night, the Senate passed H.R. 837 by unanimous consent. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ), will allow Gila County to take ownership of the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site for the continued operation of a veterans center on the property in Young, Arizona, once signed into law by the P
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Rep. Grijalva Introduces America's College Promise Act to Expand Access to Tuition-Free Community College
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Introduces America's College Promise Act to Expand Access to Tuition-Free Community College
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Tucson, AZ -Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva alongside House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), introduced
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to ICE Contract for Marana Detention Facility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Grijalva Responds to ICE Contract for Marana Detention Facility
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Private contractor has troubled past operating prisons closed by state
Tucson, AZ - Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva released the following statement after it was reported that Management and Training Corporation, a private prison contractor, recently signed a contract with ICE and would be opening a detention center in M
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Rep. Scott: House, Senate Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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House, Senate Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College
WASHINGTON - Today, House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Representative Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03), Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), and Senator Tammy B
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
Oct. 1, 2026
PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South D
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court
Sept. 29, 2026
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their famili
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SRP, Arizona Educational Foundation Offer $1,500 Grants to K-12 Teachers
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news:
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SRP, Arizona Educational Foundation Offer $1,500 Grants to K-12 Teachers
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Arizona K-12 teachers can apply for $1,500 through the SRP Energizing Education Grant(tm), a new program from Salt River Project (SRP) administered in partnership with the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF). Applications will be open from October 1 through Novemb
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Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release:
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Statistical Summary of 18-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
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Congressional candidates collected $2.8 billion and disbursed $2 billion, political parties received $1.4 billion and spent $1 billion, and political action committees (PACs) raised $8.3 billion and spent $6.5 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover activi
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Susquehanna University: Munoz Selected to National Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 2 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Munoz selected to national Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program
October 1, 2026
Maria Munoz, vice president for inclusion & belonging at Susquehanna University, has been selected to the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education's Chief Diversity Officers Fellows Program.
The highly selective NADOHE Chief Diversity Officer Fellows Program provides early-career diversity leade
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Three Disciplines to One Career: Shipra De
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Three Disciplines to One Career: Shipra De
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Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Alumna of the Year: Shipra De
'11 BA Computer Science, BA Economics, and BS Mathematical Sciences
Lead Data and Business Intelligence Analyst, Nevada National Security Sites
Shipra De simultaneously earned three degrees at UNLV before going on to earn a master's in computer science from the Georgia In
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University of Phoenix Graduates Job-Ready
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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University of Phoenix Graduates Job-Ready
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Does education translate into workplace application?
The study also asked managers supervising University of Phoenix graduates to assess how graduates' education relates to their experience on the job. Of the managers surveyed, 95% say University of Phoenix graduates' education prepared them with the knowledge and skills needed for success in their jo
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Virginia Tech: Robert J. Bodnar Honored With University Distinguished Professor Emeritus Status
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Robert J. Bodnar honored with University Distinguished Professor Emeritus status
By Anne Kroemer Hoffman
1 Oct 2026
Robert J. Bodnar, University Distinguished Professor of Geochemistry in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of University Distinguished Professor Emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emeritus title may be conferred on retired faculty members who ar
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Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation's largest power plants.
In September, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) repealed safeguards that required coal- and gas-fired power plant
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Yavapai College Awarded $2.7 Million Grant to Support Student Success
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Oct. 1 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Yavapai College Awarded $2.7 Million Grant to Support Student Success
Tim Diesch 01 October 2026
Prescott, Arizona -- Yavapai College has been awarded a competitive federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant that will help transform student success efforts across the college through the launch of the Yavapai Experience, a comprehensive initiative designed to strengthen academic achievement, i
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