WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA), Phoenix, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns over a proposed rule that could impact Medicaid funding for vulnerable populations in the state. AzHHA, representing over 80 hospitals and healthcare systems in Arizona, emphasizes the essential role of hospital assessments in sustaining Medicaid services for nearly 500,000 residents. In  more ST

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, July 17 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * Christian bookstore sues Colorado for trying to silence its views on biological reality ADF attorneys representing Born Again Used Books in Colorado Springs challenge state law that violates religious beliefs, First Amendment * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal lawsuit more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Delivers Dozens of Defense Bill Wins for Arizona's Troops, Bases, and Industry * WASHINGTON D.C. - This week, Congressman Abraham J. Hamadeh successfully led the charge for Arizona's military communities, installations, and defense industrial base--delivering dozens of wins in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), during the bill's 13-hour marathon amendment proc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Congratulates Adelita Grijalva on Her Victory in Arizona's 7th Congressional District Primary * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Adelita Grijalva's victory in Arizona's 7th Congressional District primary election, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to congratulate Adelita Grijalva on her primary victory. At a time when Republic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, issued the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS PAC congratulates Adelita Grijalva on her decisive primary victory GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, congratulated Adelita Grijalva on her win in the Democratic primary to represent Arizona's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives. "My friend Adelita more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on July 16, 2025: * * * Goldwater Sues Feds to Demand Transparency in $15 Million Case By Adam Shelton Why has the federal government spent nearly a decade targeting a successful moving company for "age discrimination," when lifting heavy furniture is literally part of the job? And why did the government demand a $15 million fine, then launch an unprecedented lawsuit on its own, apparently without actual com more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * House Passes Seven Resources Bills Codifying Executive Orders, Supporting Energy Development and American Jobs This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed seven bills expanding energy development in Arizona and California, keeping commitments to veterans and codifying President Trump's Executive Order (EO) 14229, "Honorin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Cramer, Colleagues Urge FAA to Expedite Delivery of Airport Funds * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a bipartisan letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford, urging him to expedite the disbursement of airport entitlement funds to help air more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Durbin, Padilla, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Weaponizing Immigration Court Hearings to Trap, Arrest, Deport Immigrants * Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) led a group of 21 Senate Democrats in pressing the Trump administration on its recent initiatives to weaponize immigration court hearings as an inhumane trap to arrest immigrants--who are jus more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * LCV Action Fund Congratulates on Adelita Grijalva on Victory in Arizona Special Election Primary * Washington, D.C. - The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund congratulates Adelita Grijalva for her victory in the special election primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 7th district. "Congratulations to Adelita Grijalva on her primary win!"  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, July 16 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * NSF I-Corps Semiconductor and Microelectronics Free Virtual Course Being Offered * University researchers with groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials are invited to apply for an entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course offered through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program. The free virtual course runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, July 17 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release: * * * OpenAI about-face: Tech giant reverses stance on Christian nonprofit after ADF lawsuit Holy Sexuality reaches favorable settlement against OpenAI * SAN DIEGO - Less than two months after filing a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys have reached a favorable settlement on behalf of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- A coalition of health care providers, including Abrazo Health, Banner Health, Carondelet Health, HonorHealth, and Northern Arizona Healthcare, have expressed concerns regarding the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Proposed Rule CMS-2448-P aimed at preserving Medicaid funding for vulnerable populations. The organizations submitted a public comment letter to CMS addressing potential unintended consequences of the proposed regulation, particularly relating more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Rep. Juan Ciscomani outraised every Democrat combined * The numbers are in -- and Representative Juan Ciscomani absolutely demolished every Democrat challenger in second quarter fundraising. By the numbers: * Representative Ciscomani raised more than all his Democrat opponents combined. * He raised more than double each Democrat opponent. * Ciscomani stockpiled more than double  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Adelita Grijalva's AZ-07 Special Election Primary Win * For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -- Today, Reproductive Freedom for All-endorsed candidate for Arizona's 7th Congressional District, Adelita Grijalva, won her primary e more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Salt River Project Diverts 500 Tons of Utility Poles from Landfills * Salt River Project (SRP) today announced it has recycled more than 500 tons of previously unrecyclable wooden utility poles, successfully diverting them from Arizona landfills. The poles, which are used to support overhead power lines, are treated with preservatives to in more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 16 -- The University of Arizona Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * $10M PCORI funding award will fuel study of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers will take a precision medicine approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome. Top takeaways: * University of Arizona researchers hope to increase the effectiveness of obstructive sleep apnea treatment in people with Down  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study Researchers found a two-way relationship between some vitamin and mineral deficiencies and chronic pain, which could lead to personalized treatments for people with chronic pain. Top takeaways: * A new study from the University of Arizona Health Sciences, published in Pain Practice, explored the intricate link  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 17 -- The Wake Technical Community College issued the following news: * * * Wake Tech Graduates Offered Guaranteed Admission at Arizona State University By Traci Ashley RALEIGH, N.C. (July 16, 2025) - Wake Tech is pleased to announce a new university transfer partnership with Arizona State University (ASU). Thanks to the MyPath2ASU program, Wake Tech students wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree now have access to hundreds of programs, many offered totally onl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Opposes Trump-Backed Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid * "This isn't how we move forward. It's how we fall behind" Last night, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly took to the Senate floor to oppose the Trump-backed proposal to cut over $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting--funding that supports local PBS and NPR stations--and $8.3 billion from inte more PR