PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Commissioner Thompson Announces Significant Temporary Bill Credit for UNS Electric Customers; Average Customer Will See a Roughly $38 Reduction Per Month in Their Bill this Summer Compared to Last Commissioner Kevin Thompson announced Wednesday, April 8, 2026 that the Arizona Corporation Commission voted to approve an approximate $18.50 temporary bill credit for UNS Electr more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * HB 2223 Signed Into Law to Stop Sex Offenders From Using Name Changes to Evade Accountability Republican-backed public safety law closes loophole, strengthens victim notification, and protects communities from predators * House Bill 2223, sponsored by State Representative Quang Nguyen, has been signed into law, closing a loophole that could let sex offenders use court-approve more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Hobbs' Energy Plan Puts Solar Deals Ahead of Housing, Taxpayers, and Lower Energy Costs Governor pushes state-land solar expansion, green contracts for government buildings, and more political favoritism while Arizona families face a housing shortage and high gas prices * House Majority Leader Michael Carbone criticized Governor Hobbs' newly released energy plan putting utili more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Myers Votes to Combat Illegal Robocalls At the Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) April 8, 2026, regular open meeting, Chairman Nick Myers joined the Commission in a 5-0 vote authorizing ACC staff to provide comments or join comments from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) with respect to the notice of proposed rulemaking by t more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Myers Votes to Reduce UNSE Bills by Approximately $15.50 At the Arizona Corporation Commission's (ACC) April 8, 2026, regular open meeting, Chairman Nick Myers joined the Commission in a 5-0 vote to approve a reduction in UNS Electric's ("UNSE") Purchased Power and Fuel Adjustment Clause surcharge ("PPFAC") from May 1, 2026, through December 3l, 2026 (E-04204A-26- more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * Arizona Utilities Offer Grant Funding to Coal Plant Communities to Support Economic Development, Infrastructure and Planning Efforts * Five organizations serving Arizona communities impacted by the transition away from coal-fired power plants will receive grant funds to support their local economies from the Utility Grant Funding Program more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Arizona's Public Universities Smuggle DEI into Required American Civics Courses * Arizona's public universities claim they are abiding by state requirements and providing students with a robust education in American history, the principles of our constitutional republic, and basic economics. But a course at Arizona State University that allegedly teaches these subjects requires stude more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following commentary on April 9, 2026, by senior staff writer Patrick Boyle: * * * Student-run free clinics fill gaps for patients in need, as medical students find meaning in service Clinics staffed through medical schools deliver care to underserved populations that often have no options. A common challenge: Getting sufficient resources. * A few months ago, a mother brought her young son to a clinic r more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Burlington Stores: * * * Burlington Stores Breaks Ground On Future Distribution Center In Buckeye BUCKEYE, AZ (April 8, 2026) - Burlington Stores, one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, known for its tremendous value on brand name merchandise for the home and family, celebrated the groundbreaking of its future distribution center in Buckeye, Arizona, which is expected to open in 2028.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Seeks to Enjoin Arizona Criminal and Civil Enforcement Against Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a motion Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona asking the court for a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order that would halt Arizona's efforts to apply state criminal and gambling laws against CFTC-re more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Andy Biggs Co-Leads Letter to California Governor over Alleged Hospice Fraud * GILBERT, ARIZONA- Late last month, Congressman Andy Biggs co-led a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom over "reports of widespread waste, fraud, and abuse in federally funded health care programs." The letter was co-signed by Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, investigating more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 9, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Children's Loungewear Sets Hazard: The recalled children's loungewear violates mandatory flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of serious injuries or deadly burn hazards to children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 09, 2026 Units: About 7,900 Consumer Contact: Silks via email at silkssupport@silksdesign.com, or online at silks more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 9 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Malinee Neelamegam receives national epidemiology award from the Society for Epidemiologic Research * Malinee Neelamegam, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Society for Epidemiologic Research's Sherman A. James Diverse and Inclusive Epidemiology Award. The national award recognizes an indivi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, is preparing to repatriate more than 2,000 cultural items to the Hopi Tribe of Arizona under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, following determinations that the objects are culturally affiliated with the tribe. A total of 2,064 objects of cultural patrimony are included in the repatriation effort. The collection consists largely of ceramic vessels such as food bowls, cooking pots, jars, vases, mugs, a more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 9 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update * Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs took the following legislative action: Signed SB1092 dangerous crimes against children; probation SB1126 DCS caseworkers; schools; required disclosures SB1252 uniform assignment; benefit of creditors SB1430 tax corrections act of 2026 SB1479 deeds; identification; forgery; notice; notaries G more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Statement on President Trump's 2027 Budget * Heinrich, Lujan: "Trump's budget is a slap in the face to working families in New Mexico" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Senate Budget Committee, released the following stateme more PR

NEW YORK, April 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Aryeh Neier fellow Angelica Cesar: * * * Another Disturbing Surprise From ICE Warehousing Immigration Detainees in Unfit Conditions Poses Serious Risks * Emboldened by President Donald Trump's abusive mass deportation agenda and Congress recently approving a supersized budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun purchasing ware more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Tucson, Kelly Speaks at Rotary Club and Visits Local Small Business * Kelly stopped by "Rollie's Mexican Patio" to hear directly from small business owners about rising costs and challenges facing Arizona businesses In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly attended the Rotary Club of Tucson's weekly luncheon to hear from members about the cost-of-living crisis American families ar more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Legacy in the sky: Reflecting on the T-1A's final flight * COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi - The 14th Flying Training Wing closed a significant chapter in its combat history this week as the final T-1A Jayhawk departed the flight line, marking the retirement of the airframe after more than 30 years of forging elite aviators at Columbus Air Force Base,  more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, April 9 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Maricopa Colleges Celebrate Milestone in Microcredential Innovation Rio Salado College recently hosted a celebration recognizing the completion of a multi-year effort to design and scale microcredentials across Maricopa Community Colleges with Education Design Lab (The Lab). Held March 27, the event brought together partners from Rio Salado College, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mesa Community College and Sc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts: Businesses File Lawsuit Seeking To Block Marijuana Repeal Question From the Ballot * Boston, MA: Several social equity license holders have filed a lawsuit to strike down a proposed 2026 ballot initiative that seeks to repeal key elements of the state's voter-approved marijuana legalization law. Plaintiffs argue that the initiati more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Juan Ciscomani Named One of the "Most Corrupt Politicians" in the Country * A new report is labeling Juan Ciscomani one of the "most corrupt politicians" in America, as Ciscomani continues to prioritize his billionaire donors and D.C. party bosses over hardworking Arizona families. Ciscomani's donations have come under question before... * Ciscomani took nearly $1 million more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service has received an application from Jesse Senko of Arizona State University to conduct scientific research on several sea turtle species. The proposed study aims to reduce the accidental capture of these animals in fishing gear within the waters of North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. Senko, based at the School of Ocean Futures in Tempe, Ar more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on April 9, 2026: * * * PCE Up 2.80% from Last Year, Personal Income Down 0.07% in February Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Expenditures Update for February, finding spending slowed and savings and income decreased. From January to February, headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index inflation was 0.38 percent. Core PCE price  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on April 9, 2026: * * * SCAMS ALERT: Bipartisan Leaders of the Joint Economic Committee Warn Americans About Tax Season Scams Ahead of the April 15th deadline for tax filing, Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert (R-AZ), Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Vice Chairman Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Senior House Democrat Don Beyer (D-VA) issued a bipartisan al more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP Announces 2026 Board and Council Election Results * Voters in the Salt River Project elections held on Tuesday, April 7, filled the offices of President and Vice President and 22 seats on the Board and Council of the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (District) and also filled the offices of President and more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 8 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP anuncia los resultados de la eleccion 2026 de la Junta Directiva y los Consejos * Los votantes en las elecciones de Salt River Project, realizadas el martes 7 de abril, eligieron a las personas que ocuparan los cargos de Presidente y Vicepresidente, asi como 22 puestos en la Junta Directiva y los Consejos de Salt River Project Agricu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: * * * Statistical Summary of 12-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle * Congressional candidates collected approximately $1.5 billion and disbursed $851.9 million, political parties received $834.1 million and spent $664 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $4.6 billion and spent $3.4 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commi more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 9 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A hosting Future Cats Market to showcase local youth artists and entrepreneurs * Find the next masterpiece before it becomes famous at the Future Cats Market, a community sale hosted by the University of Arizona featuring a selection of handmade goods from local elementary, middle and high school entrepreneurs.The market runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at the headquarters of th more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * From friend to foe: After a chimpanzee group split, chimps began killing their former friends After the large Ngogo chimpanzee group in Kibale National Park, Uganda, split into two, individuals in one group attacked and killed more than 20 members of the other group--chimps who had been their former friends and allies. Prior to its split, the Ngogo group was unusually large. Chimpanzee group more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Why trade wars land harder in some states * The current trade war doesn't affect American states evenly. New research by Wendong Zhang and collaborators from Ohio State University finds that the risks from escalating tariffs with Canada and Mexico, the United States' closest agricultural partners, fall along geographic lines, exposing some states to steep losses while leaving others relatively unscathed. At th more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 9 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Wild chimpanzees demonstrate rare instance of division and collective violence * The largest group of wild chimpanzees known to scientists has permanently split into warring factions. In a study published in Science, an international team of researchers, including a University of Arizona primatologist, report this rare event, building on three decades of observations on the Ngogo chimpanzees in Kib more PR