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ACA and U of A Launch $35.5 Million Semiconductor Nano Fabrication Center (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 17 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news:
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ACA and U of A Launch $35.5 Million Semiconductor Nano Fabrication Center
TUCSON, AZ (February 17, 2026) - As the state is anticipated to add over 25,000 new jobs in the semiconductor industry in the coming years, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the University of Arizona are strengthening the workforce pipeline with a $35.5 million facility expansion.
University, government and industry leaders un more PR
Accuracy in Media: ASU Enrollment Coach Admits They're Still 'Actively' Incorporating DEI (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2026:
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ASU Enrollment Coach admits they're still 'actively' incorporating DEI
Arizona State University (ASU) appears to still be pushing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) on students in spite of policies against it.
At ASU's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation, not much has changed, according to Undergraduate Services Enrollment Coach Megan Neumann.
In fact, she told Accuracy more PR
American College of Surgeons: Bypassing Closest Hospital for Emergency General Surgery Linked to Increased Complications and Prolonged Hospital Stay (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Bypassing Closest Hospital for Emergency General Surgery Linked to Increased Complications and Prolonged Hospital Stay
Multi-state analysis shows patients travelling further for urgent surgery present with more advanced disease
Key Takeaways
* Patients going past the nearest hospital equipped to provide surgical care for emergency abdominal surgery had 12% higher more PR
Americans for Tax Reform: Trump Accounts - List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children
John Kartch and Rachel Loren
Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress.
In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and compan more PR
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Appeals Arizona Corporation Commission's Approval of Tucson Electric Power Data Center Deal for Project Blue (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Appeals Arizona Corporation Commission's Approval of Tucson Electric Power Data Center Deal for Project Blue
Attorney General Mayes today filed an appeal in Maricopa County Superior Court challenging the Arizona Corporation Commission's approval of a special energy agreement between Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and and Beale Infrastructure for the Pr more PR
Ariz. House Republicans Advance HB 2918 to End Property Tax Subsidies for New Utility-Scale Wind and Solar Projects (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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House Republicans Advance HB 2918 to End Property Tax Subsidies for New Utility-Scale Wind and Solar Projects
Party-line vote in House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee; all Democrats vote NO
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House Majority Leader Michael Carbone today praised the House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee for advancing House Bill 2918, sponsored by Representative David more PR
Ariz. House Republicans Pass 'One Big Beautiful Implementation,' Enacting H.R. 1 Reforms in Arizona (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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House Republicans Pass 'One Big Beautiful Implementation,' Enacting H.R. 1 Reforms in Arizona
Delivers Medicaid and SNAP reforms to enforce eligibility, cut fraud, and protect taxpayers
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Arizona House Republicans passed a comprehensive package of legislation implementing key federal reforms under H.R. 1, advancing bills that strengthen Medicaid, rural health care, and SNAP integrity, tighten more PR
Ariz. Senate Republicans Advance Ballot Measure to Secure Elections, Ensure Timely Results, Put Citizens Back in Charge (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Advance Ballot Measure to Secure Elections, Ensure Timely Results, Put Citizens Back in Charge
Senate Republicans are advancing a ballot measure to secure Arizona elections, prevent foreign influence, and establish clear deadlines intended to deliver faster, more timely election results. The proposal strengthens voter protections by ensuring only more PR
Ariz. Senate Republicans Advance Border Security Package as Democrat Governor, Attorney General Undermine Law Enforcement (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Advance Border Security Package as Democrat Governor, Attorney General Undermine Law Enforcement
Senate Republicans are advancing a comprehensive border security package to ensure that Arizona stands firmly with law enforcement and safe communities, even as Arizona's attorney general and governor continue to send dangerous and irresponsible signa more PR
Ariz. Senate Republicans Advance Medical Safeguards for Emerging Stem Cell Treatments (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Advance Medical Safeguards for Emerging Stem Cell Treatments
Arizona lawmakers are taking action to strengthen patient protections and expand safe access to regenerative medicine today as SB 1214 advances out of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, establishing clear medical standards and safeguards for stem cell and birth tissue therapi more PR
Ariz. Senate Republicans Pass Charlie Kirk Highway Designation and Specialty License Plate (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Pass Charlie Kirk Highway Designation and Specialty License Plate
Arizona Senate Republicans are advancing two significant legislative measures to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. These initiatives include designating a highway loop in his name and creating a special memorial license plate to celebrate his contributions to civic engagem more PR
Ariz. Senate Republicans Push Contracting Oversight Bill After Hobbs Administration Scandals (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Push Contracting Oversight Bill After Hobbs Administration Scandals
In response to contracting scandals under Governor Katie Hobbs' administration, Senate Republicans are advancing legislation through committee this week aimed at increasing transparency and preventing political favoritism in how taxpayer-funded contracts are awarded.
SB 1186 req more PR
Ariz. State Rep. Jeff Weninger's Bill to Crack Down on Nicotine Products Targeting Kids Passed by House Commerce Committee (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Rep. Jeff Weninger's Bill to Crack Down on Nicotine Products Targeting Kids Passed by House Commerce Committee
Legislation sponsored by State Representative Jeff Weninger, Chairman of the Arizona House Commerce Committee, to impose strict accountability and enforcement standards on alternative nicotine products was approved late Tuesday by the House Commerce Committee.
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Ariz. State Rep. Selina Bliss' HB 2080 Passes House Government Committee to Crack Down on Deed Fraud (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Rep. Selina Bliss' HB 2080 Passes House Government Committee to Crack Down on Deed Fraud
Unanimous bipartisan vote advances photo ID checks, owner alerts, tougher penalties, and stronger notary safeguards
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State Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the Arizona House Health and Human Services Committee, announced today that House Bill 2080 passed the House Government Comm more PR
Ariz. State Rep. Selina Bliss' HB 2429 Gives Cities Clear Authority to Crack Down on Problem Short-Term Rentals (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Rep. Selina Bliss' HB 2429 Gives Cities Clear Authority to Crack Down on Problem Short-Term Rentals
Sets statewide overnight occupancy standard and strengthens penalties for repeat and unsafe violations
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State Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, announced today that House Bill 2429, her legislation to strengthen enforcement more PR
Ariz. State Rep. Way's 'No Budget, No Pay' Resolution Advances Out of House Government Committee (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Rep. Way's 'No Budget, No Pay' Resolution Advances Out of House Government Committee
House Concurrent Resolution 2048, sponsored by State Representative Michael Way, passed the House Government Committee on Wednesday and now heads to the full Arizona House of Representatives.
HCR 2048 is a constitutional measure that would prohibit salary increases for elected state officers f more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Bolick Advances Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Adults From Financial Exploitation (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026:
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Senator Bolick Advances Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation
Senator Shawnna Bolick is advancing legislation aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable adults and ensuring accountability for those who exploit trust for personal gain. This bill comes in response to increasing concerns over financial abuse targeting seniors and more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Bolick Advances Strong Reforms to Protect Arizona's Children (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Senator Bolick Advances Strong Reforms to Protect Arizona's Children
Arizona State Senator Shawnna Bolick is taking decisive action to enhance child safety by advancing a series of legislative measures focused on prevention, accountability, and swift intervention when a child's safety is at risk. These initiatives strengthen coordination among law enforcement, prot more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Bolick's Bill Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence Victims Passes Senate (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senator Bolick's Bill Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence Victims Passes Senate
Victims of domestic violence in Arizona are one step closer to stronger legal protections today as the Arizona Senate advances legislation, sponsored by Senator Shawnna Bolick, to support innocent Arizonans impacted by violent crime.
SB 1211 requires courts to issue lifetime no-contact inju more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Carroll Advances Legislation Cracking Down on Foreign Adversaries Targeting Arizona Land & Infrastructure (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senator Carroll Advances Legislation Cracking Down on Foreign Adversaries Targeting Arizona Land & Infrastructure
Majority Whip Frank Carroll is taking decisive action to protect Arizona's land, critical infrastructure, and national security by advancing an emergency measure aimed at closing dangerous loopholes that foreign adversaries can exploit. This measure will ensure that Ari more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Farnsworth Advances Plan to Support Law Enforcement and Safeguard Runaway Youth (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Backing the Badge, Protecting Kids: Senator Farnsworth Advances Plan to Support Law Enforcement and Safeguard Runaway Youth
Senator David Farnsworth, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations, Transportation, & Technology Committee, is advancing crucial legislation to strengthen law enforcement and protect vulnerable Arizona children, particularly runaway and at-risk y more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Hoffman Advances Election Integrity Measure Requiring Federal Law Enforcement Presence at Arizona Voting Locations (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Senator Hoffman Advances Election Integrity Measure Requiring Federal Law Enforcement Presence at Arizona Voting Locations
Arizona Senate Republicans are advancing legislation this week to strengthen election security and restore public confidence in the voting process by ensuring existing election laws are consistently enforced at polling locations across the stat more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Payne Advances Execution Reform Package to Ensure Lawful Sentences Are Carried Out (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Senator Payne Advances Execution Reform Package to Ensure Lawful Sentences Are Carried Out
Senate Public Safety Committee Chairman Kevin Payne is advancing legislation to restore certainty to Arizona's death penalty system, moving forward a constitutional amendment and companion legislation to ensure the state can carry out lawful executions after years of delays c more PR
Ariz. State Sen. Werner Champions Legislation to Restore Accountability in American Indian Health Program (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Senator Werner Champions Legislation to Restore Accountability in American Indian Health Program
Senator Carine Werner is continuing her efforts to bring meaningful legislative reforms to Arizona's administration of the American Indian Health Plan. SB 1611 was developed after extensive stakeholder meetings and AHCCCS oversight hearings led by the Senate Health and more PR
Ariz. State Senate Republicans Advance Bold Reforms to Protect Minors From Permanent Gender Mutilation Surgeries (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Senate Republicans Advance Bold Reforms to Protect Minors from Permanent Gender Mutilation Surgeries
Arizona Senate Republicans are advancing a sweeping legislative package to protect minors from permanent gender mutilation surgeries and other irreversible gender transition procedures.
SB 1014, sponsored by former Majority Leader Janae Shamp, prohibits health insu more PR
Arizona Board of Regents Commemorates Service of Regent Larry E. Penley (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Arizona Board of Regents commemorates service of Regent Larry E. Penley
From guiding the New Economy Initiative to leading through the COVID 19 pandemic, Regent Penley leaves a lasting mark on Arizona's public universities.
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The Arizona Board of Regents today acknowledged the service and leadership of Regent Larry Penley, who is completing his term after more than a decade of more PR
Arizona Board of Regents: Arizona Public Universities Deliver Innovative Solutions to Address Abandoned Mines (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Arizona public universities deliver innovative solutions to address abandoned mines
Tri-university research partnership delivers new tools to help Arizona manage risks from abandoned mine sites.
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New analytical tools developed by Arizona's public universities are giving state environmental officials a clearer, more comprehensive picture of abandoned mine risks than ever befor more PR
Arizona Corporation Commission: What's Next in the APS Rate Case? (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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What's Next in the APS Rate Case?
The Arizona Corporation Commission values public participation and input during the ratemaking process and sincerely appreciates the dozens of people who have contributed their opinions in the ongoing Arizona Public Service Company (APS) rate case. The Commission strives to share timely and transparent updates and provide background inform more PR
Arizona Legislature Files U.S. Supreme Court Appeal to Defend Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Arizona Legislature Files U.S. Supreme Court Appeal to Defend Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up Arizona's proof-of-citizenship voting case today, formally requesting the nation's highest court review a Ninth Circuit ruling that blocked requirements ensuring only eligible citizens can more PR
Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Lawsuit (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Lawsuit
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected Live Nation's attempt to have all claims dismissed in an antitrust lawsuit filed by Attorney General James, a bipartisan coalition of 40 other attorneys general, a more PR
Bard College Center for Indigenous Studies Hosts Annual Symposium With Keynote Speaker Miranda Belarde-Lewis on March 9-10 (10)
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Feb. 20 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
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Bard College Center for Indigenous Studies (CfIS) Hosts Annual Symposium With Keynote Speaker Miranda Belarde-Lewis on March 9-10
Bard College Center for Indigenous Studies (CfIS) presents its third annual symposium, An Invitation to Interconnectedness: Indigenous Approaches to Information, Knowledge, Justice, and Belonging, taking place March 9-10 on Bard's Annandale campus. Organized by CfIS as p more PR
BWH Hotels Empowers Guests to "Trip Stack" For 2026 Travel Planning (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- Best Western Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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BWH(R) Hotels Empowers Guests to "Trip Stack" For 2026 Travel Planning
The global portfolio supports layered, multi-stop itineraries across brands and destinations, meeting travelers where they are.
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BWH Hotels, a leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels(TM), Best Western(R) Hotels & Resorts and SureStay(R) Hotels, is highlighting how its glo more PR
Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Faces Loss of $2 Billion in Federal Medicaid Funding If Legislature Fails to Act on Fraud (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 19 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 18, 2026, by policy fellow Matt Dean:
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Minnesota Faces Loss of $2 Billion in Federal Medicaid Funding If Legislature Fails to Act on Fraud
As the Minnesota Legislature begins its 2026 session, lawmakers are under pressure to address widespread waste, fraud, and abuse in public programs--issues more PR
Credit Card Price Controls Aren't a Shortcut to Affordability (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Credit Card Price Controls Aren't a Shortcut to Affordability
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When costs rise and families feel squeezed, Washington's reflex is always the same: cap prices, mandate terms, declare victory. It's an understandable political impulse, but a reliably poor substitute for sound economics. Price controls promise quick relief, yet history shows they distort markets, reduce access, and ultima more PR
Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $656 Million (10)
MOLINE, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release:
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Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $656 Million
* First quarter shipments ahead of plan as order books strengthen
* Diverse customer segments and geographies enable resilience and growth
* Net income guidance range increased to $4.5 billion - $5.0 billion
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Deere & Company reported net income of $656 million for th more PR
Education Chairs Gress and Angius Introduce Legislation to Ban Teacher Strikes and Protect Classroom Instruction Following Mass Sick-Outs (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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Education Chairs Gress and Angius Introduce Legislation to Ban Teacher Strikes and Protect Classroom Instruction Following Mass Sick-Outs
House Education Committee Chairman Matt Gress and Senate Education Committee Chairman Hildy Angius have introduced legislation to prohibit teacher strikes and organized work stoppages in Arizona public schools and to align state funding with in-person instruc more PR
EPA Issues Final Permit for Lupton Petroleum Facility in Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final decision regarding a Navajo Nation Reservation minor new source review permit authorizing Lupton Petroleum Products Inc. and Lupton Plant Property LLC to modify and operate an existing transmix processing and bulk petroleum storage site in Lupton, Arizona.
Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA determined the source met all necessary criteria for the Tribal Minor program. The final decision was issued on Nov. 14 more PR
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Faces Legal Complaint Over Personal Use of Campaign Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Faces Legal Complaint Over Personal Use of Campaign Funds
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Campaign Legal Center filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema used her campaign committee, Sinema for Arizona, to illegally spend over $700,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses. This is the latest occurrence in a troubling p more PR
Grijalva, Stanton, Ansari Demand Transparency on Potential Immigration Detention Facility in Marana (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Grijalva, Stanton, Ansari Demand Transparency on Potential Immigration Detention Facility in Marana
TUCSON, AZ - U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), joined by Representatives Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons demanding answers regarding reports more PR
ICYMI: Kelly: "Stand up for yourself and don't back down." (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Kelly: "Stand up for yourself and don't back down."
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In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined ITV News' Talking Politics podcast and The News Agents podcast with a simple message to anyone being attacked by President Donald Trump: don't back down. Kelly warned the Trump administration is trying to intimidate critics and chill free speech and said it is his constitutional respon more PR
Mayo Clinic study identifies mechanism behind immunotherapy resistance in lung cancer (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Feb. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic study identifies mechanism behind immunotherapy resistance in lung cancer
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PHOENIX - Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have identified a previously unrecognized way lung tumors weaken the immune system, helping explain why many patients do not respond to immunotherapy and pointing to a potential new approach to make those treatments more effective.
The stud more PR
Measuring the expansion of the universe with cosmic fireworks (10)
MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 19 -- The Technical University of Munich issued the following news:
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Measuring the expansion of the universe with cosmic fireworks
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Munich astronomers image and model extremely rare gravitationally lensed supernova
That the universe is expanding has been known for almost a hundred years now, but how fast? The exact rate of that expansion remains hotly debated, even challenging the standard model of cosmology. A research team at the Technical University of Munich more PR
Public Safety Committee Passes Speaker Montenegro Bill to Cut AG Mayes Out of DPS Legal Decisions and Fund Front-Line Enforcement (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release:
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Public Safety Committee Passes Speaker Montenegro Bill to Cut AG Mayes Out of DPS Legal Decisions and Fund Front-Line Enforcement
HB 2993 ensures independent legal counsel for DPS and redirects $5 million to gang and transnational crime enforcement
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The Arizona House Committee on Public Safety and Law Enforcement today passed House Bill 2993, legislation sponsored by House Speaker Steve Mont more PR
Rep. Grijalva Conducts Oversight Visits at Eloy and Florence Detention Centers, Meets With Detainees (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Rep. Grijalva Conducts Oversight Visits at Eloy and Florence Detention Centers, Meets with Detainees
Eloy, Arizona -- Today, U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07) conducted an oversight visit at the Eloy and Florence federal detention facilities, where she met detainees and reviewed conditions inside the facility as part of her congressional oversight responsibilitie more PR
Rio Salado College Celebrated Black History Month With The Power of Storytelling (10)
TEMPE, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news:
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Rio Salado College Celebrated Black History Month with The Power of Storytelling
There's an African proverb about the importance of storytelling that goes, "until the lion learns to write, the story will always glorify the hunter." So much of our lives, both as individuals and as social creatures relating to each other, are shaped by narratives. Being able to tell YOUR story- to express what the world looks like th more PR
Senate Panel Approves Oversight Reforms for Arizona State Land Department (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Senate Panel Approves Oversight Reforms for Arizona State Land Department
Senate Republicans are advancing legislation today to increase oversight and restore accountability at the Arizona State Land Department, moving SB 1336 through the Senate Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee following years of audit findings and legislative concerns about the agency's more PR
Senate Passes Accountability Bills to Protect Taxpayers, Strengthen Public Programs (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senate Passes Accountability Bills to Protect Taxpayers, Strengthen Public Programs
Senate Republicans are advancing another round of government accountability and workforce reforms today, passing legislation designed to protect taxpayers, improve efficiency in public programs, and expand access to critical services across the state. Every Senate Democrat voted no.
The legislation more PR
Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Preventing Missed Warning Signs in Child Abuse Cases (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 16 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
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Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Preventing Missed Warning Signs in Child Abuse Cases
The Arizona Senate is advancing bipartisan legislation today to strengthen child safety investigations and prevent dangerous information gaps that can delay intervention when children show signs of abuse or neglect.
SB 1126, sponsored by Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner, en more PR
Senate Passes Child Safety Reforms Following DCS Investigation, Strengthening Protections for Arizona's Most Vulnerable Children (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 19 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026:
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Senate Passes Child Safety Reforms Following DCS Investigation, Strengthening Protections for Arizona's Most Vulnerable Children
Senate Republicans are taking action today to strengthen protections for vulnerable children, passing bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing serious failures identified within Arizona's child safety system during a legislative investi more PR
Single-family rents lose steam at the end of 2025 (10)
IRVINE, California, Feb. 19 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Single-family rents lose steam at the end of 2025
U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.2% year over year in December 2025.
* Chicago, IL, posted its third consecutive month of the highest rent growth prices in the nation at 4.8%.
* Annual rent growth in December 2025 declined in 35 out of 50 U.S. cities.
* 18 U.S. cities recorded declines in annual rent more PR
Trade Deficit Narrowed Slightly in 2025, Ending the Year at $902 Billion Down From $904 Billion in 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Trade Deficit Narrowed Slightly in 2025, Ending the year at $902 Billion down from $904 Billion in 2024
Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update based on information compiled from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and the Bureau of Labor Statistic more PR
Tucson Airman and His Spouse Indicted for Defrauding the Department of War of Millions (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona posted the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Tucson Airman and his Spouse Indicted for Defrauding the Department of War of Millions
TUCSON, Ariz. -A federal grand jury has returned an indictment, charging a Tucson couple with a years long scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of War of millions of dollars, while using the illicit proceeds to curate and maintain a luxurious lifestyle, announce more PR
Tucson: Sugar Hill on Stone Affordable Housing Receives $500,000 Grant (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The city of Tucson issued the following news on Feb. 19, 2026:
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Sugar Hill on Stone Affordable Housing Receives $500,000 Grant
Sugar Hill on Stone, a key City of Tucson affordable housing development, received a $500,000 grant from Housing is Healthcare Fund, a collaborative effort among Arizona Medicaid Health Plans. This development is Phase II of the $50 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Housing Strategy in the Thrive in the 05 area.
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U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Secures 31 Agreements with Colleges and Universities to End Partnerships with The Ph.D. Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Secures 31 Agreements with Colleges and Universities to End Partnerships with The Ph.D. Project
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it has secured thirty-one resolution agreements (RAs) with institutions of higher education to cease their partnerships with The Ph.D. Project, an organization more PR
UNS Gas Inc. is 1st Utility Approved by ACC to Implement AnAnnual Rate Adjustment Mechanism Methodology in Rate Case (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 20 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026:
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UNS Gas, Inc. is the First Utility Approved by ACC to Implement anAnnual Rate Adjustment Mechanism Methodology in Rate Case
At the Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) February 19, 2026, special open meeting, the Commission voted 4-1 (with Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson dissenting) to approve UNS Gas, Inc.'s (UNSG) application to implement an Annual Rate Adjustment Me more PR
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