PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * 12News' and Ivy League Expert's False ESA Claims Collapse--Retraction Required * Over the past several weeks, Arizona 12News reporters Craig Harris and Joe Dana have repeatedly, falsely, claimed that 20% of the use of the state's Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program consists of improper "unallowable" purchases. Now, as their narrative implodes under public scrutiny, an actual more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * AI in Healthcare Workforce Preparation * College of Doctoral Studies and CEITR scholars share research on human-AI cognitive collaboration and preparing healthcare professionals to work with artificial intelligence Researchers from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies and the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research (CEITR) presented new research on artifici more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expressing concerns over the Notice of Proposed Modification (NPM) regarding the waiver of Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. The proposed change seeks to revise the domestic content requirement from 55% to 100% for EV chargers, effective immediately and for an indefinite duration. ADOT argues that the modification is not more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Arizona Game and Fish Department has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing concerns over proposed amendments to the agency's project-Level predecisional administrative review Process. These amendments seek to enhance efficiency and align more closely with statutory obligations and revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. In their letter, the Department highlighted its jurisdictional authority under Arizona l more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (AACHC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed changes in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act affecting the health insurance marketplace for 2027. AACHC, which represents 24 community health centers across Arizona, aims to advocate for better access to affordable care for the state's underserved populations. In their letter, A more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Arizona Wins: Winning the next decade and beyond - A report from Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry - March 2026 (38 pages) * * * The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued a report presenting a long-term economic strategy designed to strengthen Arizona's competitiveness, with a focus on business climate, workforce development, infrastructure, and innovation. The report outlines a comprehensive set of policy recommendations aimed at sustaining e more ST

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 21 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following statement on March 20, 2026: * * * Arizona Republicans Blast Hobbs for Walking Away from Budget Talks, Pushing Risky Education Fund Raid Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro are pushing back after Governor Katie Hobbs abruptly walked away from budget negotiations today, distorting the facts while advancing a budget plan that would put Arizona taxpayers and stude more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families * EPA's own data shows the rollback will raise fuel prices and cost consumers $1.5 trillion RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging an EPA rollback that the agency's own analysis shows will raise fuel cost more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 20 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Bob and Sue Vaughan establish endowed chair at the W.A. Franke Honors College * A $2 million gift from Bob and Sue Vaughan will create the SueBob Vaughan Leaders Endowed Chair at the University of Arizona W.A. Franke Honors College. The Vaughans are longtime supporters of university students and faculty through gifts benefitting the College of Science, the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Publi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The organization warns that the currently revised testing framework may severely compromise the integrity and efficiency of the upcoming census operations, potentially leading to inflated costs and decreased data quality. In its letter, the task force emphasizes the more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Center for Biological Diversity has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing opposition to proposed changes regarding the agency's project-level predecisional administrative review process. The organization argues that these adjustments threaten not only public participation in environmental decision-making but also the ecosystems protected under the Forest Service's management. In the letter, the Center, which represents 1.7 million me more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Leads House Effort to Pay our Homeland Defenders * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani, Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, is leading the effort in the House to ensure our law enforcement and national security Agencies and personnel, including TSA agents and airport security, are fully funded through the Department of Homeland  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- CND Life Sciences, a medical technology company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, has issued a public comment letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed federal mandate that would compel states to cover 100% of the costs of state-mandated benefits. The company argues that this change would disrupt the existing financial framework between state and federal governments and could potentially lead to reductions in essential more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Week of March 16, 2026 Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, the Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a hearing over four sessions called "American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness." These sessions allowed represen more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * AP: Democrats Are Making Tariffs a "Lethal Issue" for Republicans in Gov Races New reporting from AP dives into how Republicans' support for Trump's cost-raising tariffs is "central" to Democrats' pitch to voters in governors races this year. As rising costs continue to be a "motivating issue for many voters," tariffs are all but certain to remain at the top of every conversation in governor's races more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSFR) -- The Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum (ECSPM), Blanding, Utah, plans to repatriate human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The inventory identifies human remains representing at least 48 individuals. Alongside these remains, the museum has documented 820 associated funerary objects. These items include pottery jars, bowls and sherds, stone tools, flakes and debitage, feathers, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * From desert escapes to mountain adventures: Delta adds Phoenix flights and expands Bozeman service from Austin * Delta is continuing to grow travel options for customers in Austin with the launch of new nonstop service to Phoenix and the winter expansion of its Austin-Bozeman route, giving Central Texas customers more opportunities to explore some of the West's most iconic outdoor destination more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. Ruben Gallego: People right now are really hurting, and we're going to be throwing more money at a war that we should never have gotten involved in the first place, wasn't properly planned out. more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Appointment of Experts to Water Infrastructure Finance Authority at Critical Moment for Arizona's Water * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the re-appointment of Ted Cooke and Susan Montgomery to the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) Board of Directors. Both appointees are veterans of water policy in Arizona and bring a de more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, March 21 -- Arizona State University issued the following news on March 19, 2026: * * * Harrison Ford to address ASU's Class of 2026 at spring commencement Ford will receive an honorary degree alongside philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett, who will also give remarks By Mary Beth Faller This May, graduating students from Arizona State University will head out on their next great adventure after getting some advice from someone who's traversed through jungles and flown in a g more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by deputy director William Chou and senior fellow Masashi Murano, both of the Institute's Japan Chair: * * * What to Watch at the Trump-Takaichi Summit Introduction On March 19, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be making her first trip to Washington as Japan's leader, where she will have the opportuni more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology (IASSIST) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns regarding the 2026 Operational Test planned as a precursor to the 2030 Census. The organization highlights potential limitations and methodological flaws in the test that could compromise the accuracy and effectiveness of the upcoming decennial census. In its letter, IASSIST emphasizes t more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration opposing the proposed modification to increase the domestic component cost threshold for electric vehicle (EV) chargers used in federal-aid highway projects. The FHWA is considering raising the Buy America content requirement from 55% to up to 100%, a change MCAQD cautions against. MCAQD expressed concerns about the  more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Denver Team with Addition of 4 Attorneys Across Key Practices * Taft has added attorneys Angela Boettcher, Cassandra Elrod, Samantha Picans, and Hannah Schuppner to its Denver office, strengthening the firm's business, IP, and litigation groups while underscoring its commitment to growth in the region. "We are excited to welcome Angela, Cassandra, Samantha, and Hanna more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, March 20 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A ranked No. 1 in entomology and top 50 among global research universities by EduRank * The University of Arizona continues to hold its spot as the world's top entomology program and retains its status as a top-tier university in nearly 200 different fields of study, according to EduRank's Best Universities in the World ranking, released March 15. The U of A is ranked No. 45 globally, No. 3 more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: A Regulatory Rein-In * The power to make laws should rest with the people and their elected representatives-not government bureaucrats who impose costly rules and regulations on businesses and strangle the economy. To rein in runaway rulemaking, South Dakota has passed an important new law-modeled after a Goldwater Institute-backed reform-that puts powerful checks and  more PR