TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 4 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Thanks to a new four-year $2.5 million National Cancer Institute grant, the University of Arizona College of Nursing is investigating a precision approach to decrease psychological distress in cancer patients and their family caregivers during treatment. The project seeks to see if two interventions that already have proven successful in previous research can be employed in a Sequential Multiple Assignment  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: The ACLU of Arizona, renowned Los Angeles-based civil rights firm Hadsell Stormer & Renick LLP, and civil rights attorney Dan Pochoda filed a class action lawsuit today against the City of Phoenix, Chief of Phoenix Police Jeri Williams, and a number of Phoenix police officers for violating the rights of thousands of peaceful anti-Trump protesters who were gathered during and after a ral  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: The ACLU of Arizona today released a report that outlines how Arizona can cut the state's jail and prison population in half by reforming its extreme sentencing laws, its harsh restrictions on release, and its overreliance on incarceration. The report is a part of the ACLU's Smart Justice 50-State Blueprints project, a comprehensive, state-by-state analysis of how states can transform   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Kyrsten Sinema has a long history of lobbying for Luke Air Force Base to be shut down, except for now when it's most convenient for her to feign support. She is notoriously wishy-washy and this is just the latest display. Back in 2002 when asked about how important it was to her that Luke Air Force Base stay open, her response was, "I do not support keeping Luke Air Force Base open." Fast forward 16 years and   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh started this week. We know where U.S. Senate Republican nominee, Representative Martha McSally stands on this nominee. But as usual, where's Kyrsten? Sinema hasn't been totally silent on Judge Kavanaugh. Let's not forget the terribly generic statement she released to reporters on his nomination. Arizonans deserve to know where she actually s  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 4 -- The Institute for Supply Management issued the following news release: Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in August, and the overall economy grew for the 112th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM(R) Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the Institute for Supply Management(R) (ISM(R)) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: "The August PMI(R)  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 7 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: The Arizona Republican Party today announced a major TV ad buy contrasting Governor Doug Ducey's strong record on border security with radical David Garcia's dangerous proposals to do away with law enforcement and border security. "Arizonans have a clear choice in November: between a trusted, tested Governor like Doug Ducey who stands with law enforcement, or a radical candidate like David Garcia who asks Ariz  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Powered by results from her recent See Me Smoke Free study with women smokers, Judith S. Gordon, PhD, hopes to use guided imagery to help underserved smokers harness the power of their minds to help them quit. Telephone tobacco quitlines are effective at helping people to quit, but they often fail to reach a diverse population of smokers, particularly men and people of color. Quitlines mainly use a cognit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Club for Growth issued the following news release: Today, Club for Growth PAC praised Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for appointing former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl to the U.S. Senate to serve out the rest of Sen. John McCain's term. Kyl's appointment will run through 2020, when a special election will be held to fulfill the remainder of Sen. McCain's term. Sen. Jon Kyl is a longtime fiscal conservative who earned a lifetime Club for Growth score of 92% during his time in Co  more

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Sept. 5 -- DePauw University issued the following news: Thomas H. "Tom" Musser, professor emeritus of economics and management at DePauw University, died Saturday, September 1 at his home in Greencastle. He was 70 years old. Born July 13, 1948 in Minnesota, Musser earned a bachelor's degree in history and geography (teaching) from Minnesota State University before being drafted into the United States Army veteran. After serving in the military, Musser earned bachelor's an  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: University of Arizona Cancer Center physicians Daniel Persky, MD, and Abhijeet Kumar, MD, will be the featured speakers at "Ask the Doctor About Lymphoma: Updates on Lymphoma and Treatment Options," a free patient education program open to patients, caregivers and health-care professionals, Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by the Lymphoma Research Foundation, the program will be held at Tucson   more

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Sept. 7 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news release: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott Campus has partnered with SkyWest Airlines to provide aspiring airline pilots direct access to the tools, support, and guidance needed to take control of their commercial aviation career. "The benefit to current and future Embry-Riddle students is that SkyWest is by far the largest regional carrier in the U.S. and is a partner with United Airline  more

PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The Translational Genomics Research Institute issued the following news release: "BE BOLD, Be Beautiful" is the theme of Evening of Trends 2018, a fundraising gala presented by Trends Magazine and its Trends Charitable Fund in support of the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). The gala starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive. This year, the Trends Charitable Fund board sele  more

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, Sept. 5 -- Viterbo University issued the following news release: An exhibit featuring the drawings and cement sculptures of award-winning guest artist Heidi Hogden entitled Attempts at Desert Survival will open with a reception from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 in the Viterbo University Gallery. Hogden is an assistant professor of drawing at Arizona State University. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Minnea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The American Federation for Children issued the following statement by President John Schilling: * * * The American Federation for Children (AFC) congratulates school choice champion Frank Riggs on his victory over incumbent Diane Douglas in the Republican primary election for Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction. "Frank Riggs has earned the respect of many Arizona parents for his support for charter schools, his stance on empowering families with school c  more

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The Professional Golfers Association of America issued the following news release: The PGA Jr. League Championship presented by National Car Rental will remain at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, through 2022. Grayhawk Golf Club has hosted the Championship since 2016, with the 2018 event scheduled for Nov. 16-19. The Championship features 12 PGA Jr. League All-Star Teams of boys and girls ages 13 and under from across the country for a competit  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 4 -- The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: "The Greater Phoenix Chamber supports Governor Doug Ducey's appointment of former Senator Jon Kyl to Senator John McCain's seat. "As a long-time leader and dedicated Arizonan, Senator Kyl understands the unique needs of Arizona and is uniquely qualified to represent Arizona's interests in the Senate. "We thank Senator Kyl for his willingness to step back into public service and carry Senator J  more

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: The Literary Southwest marks 10 years at Yavapai College by going back to the beginning -- a return appearance by one of the series' original featured authors -- beloved Arizona poet Alberto Rios. Rios, the first poet to be named Arizona Poet Laureate, will visit The Literary Southwest on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. Prior to the reading, at 5:30, a special Literary Southwest anniversary reception will be held in the Y  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 4 -- Muslim Advocates issued the following statement by Public Advocacy Director Scott Simpson in response to reports that Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will appoint ex-Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Arizona, to fill the Senate vacancy created by the death of Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona: "American Muslims and people who care about religious freedom and civil rights for all people should be disturbed about today's appointment of Jon Kyl. "Over the past few weeks, there have been many trib  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release: The NRSC is going up with its first television ad in Arizona today, exposing Kyrsten Sinema's dangerous and radical past where she worked as a criminal defense attorney for violent criminals and even bragged about representing "murderers." The new TV ad brings to light her firm's work to defend a meth dealer who killed a young mother and then dumped her body in a dumpster, as well as Sinema's  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 4 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Illnesses from mosquito bites have tripled in the United States since 2004, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Northern Arizona University evolutionary biologist Crystal Hepp is on the front lines of fighting mosquito-borne pathogens in the region. She recently received a New Investigator Award grant--$75,000 per year for three years--from the Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC)  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: When it comes to how climate change is impacting ecosystems, there's no shortage of data out there. But finding enough people who know both ecology and how to interpret that data can be a different story. A team at Northern Arizona University is wagering that more skilled interpreters can help make sense of this data deluge, and their idea just won a five-year, nearly $3 million grant from the National Science  more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The Navajo Nation Council, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The 23rd Navajo Nation Council deliberated for four days before adopting the Navajo Nation's fiscal year 2019 Comprehensive Budget on Tuesday, along with 25 amendments. The Comprehensive Budget legislation was approved by a vote of 21-0 and will be subject to consideration by President Russell Begaye. At the start of the budget session, legislation sponso  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Public Citizen issued the following statement by President Robert Weissman and Lisa Gilbert, vice president of legislative affairs: * * * Today, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey appointed former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) to fill the seat vacated by the late Sen. John McCain. Kyl, a Republican who served in the Senate from 1995 to 2013, said he will serve at least until the end of the current Congress and will not seek election in the 2020 special election. Kyl is a corporate lo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: The Republican Governors Association released a new TV ad in the Arizona governor's race today, further highlighting how Democrat David Garcia's radical agenda is wrong for Arizona. Watch the RGA's new TV ad here: https://youtu.be/hFV3idRVWPo "Arizonans agree that securing the border and keeping families safe is a top priority - but don't tell that to David Garcia," said RGA Communications Director   more

VIENNA, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: Today, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) announced that former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl (R) will fill the seat left vacant by the passing of Senator John McCain (R). Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan praised the selection, as Senator Kyl was a passionate supporter of America's small businesses during his U.S. Senate career, and she is   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release: Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, exposed the anti-LGBTQ record of Arizona Secretary of State candidate Steve Gaynor. Gaynor has opposed updating state non-discrimination laws to protect on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and supports the debunked and dangerous practice of so-call  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 7 -- The Arizona Republican Party issued the following news: The gift that keeps on giving. That's the best way to describe Kyrsten Sinema's Twitter account. Earlier this week, Sinema put out a video showcasing law enforcement, health care providers and addiction experts discussing the opioid epidemic with her. This appears to be an important issue to Sinema, but not important enough to stay at a bipartisan hearing on the epidemic back in May. Sinema stayed at the heari  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- The Translational Genomics Research Institute issued the following news release: As a veterinarian, Dr. Carolyn Duregger is familiar with the telltale signs of canine melanoma. So when she gave her own dog, Parker, a routine oral examination, the 1-centimeter-diameter discolored lump in the pup's upper right gums took her breath away. "It's an aggressive cancer with poor prognosis that I've seen many times. My stomach dropped. I literally gasped," said Dr. Duregger  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- The Western Watersheds Project issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management today plans to auction off 4,200 acres of public land for oil and gas leases in northern Arizona near the Petrified Forest National Park and two rivers. Parcels that do not receive bids today will be available for non-competitive leasing for two years. The sale will put the land at risk to spills and water contamination that could harm the Little Colorado River and Silve  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management today plans to auction off 4,200 acres of public land for oil and gas leases in northern Arizona near Petrified Forest National Park and two rivers. Parcels that do not receive bids today will be available for noncompetitive leasing for two years. The sale will put the land at risk of chemical spills and water contamination that could harm the Little Colorado River   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 6 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management today plans to auction off 4,200 acres of public land for oil and gas leases in northern Arizona near the Petrified Forest National Park and two rivers. Parcels that do not receive bids today will be available for non-competitive leasing for two years. The sale will put the land at risk to spills and water contamination that could harm the Little Colorado River and Silver Creek, th  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 5 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: A $4.4 million grant from the Department of Defense will help researchers test two drug candidates for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- a deadly disease with no cure. Scar tissue is a good thing. When you fall and scrape your knee, the natural process jumps into gear, sealing up wounds and healing damaged tissue. But scar tissue can go haywire. Excessive scar tissue -- or fibrosis -- is the cause of many  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: This week Secretary Zinke's Department of the Interior will begin another round of oil and gas leasing on public lands-- auctioning off public lands in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah to the highest bidder. The latest leases are part of an effort by Sec. Zinke to lease every possible acre of public land as quickly as possible. Every three months new swaths near our parks and treasured places are being sold out to ind  more