WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 17, 2026, by Kimmie Dillon, chair of the Arizona state chapter, to Arizona Capitol Times: * * * Arizona's Working Families Saving Under New Tax Act More people are working, earning and contributing in Arizona. In the Phoenix metro area, employment continues growing, with jobs up roughly 2% to 3% over the past year -- outpacing national growth -- across sectors like health care, c more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Chairman Rivero Launches Joint Legislative Taiwan Caucus Bipartisan group will strengthen Arizona-Taiwan ties and support the state's growing semiconductor sector * State Representative Tony Rivero, Chairman of the Arizona House International Trade Committee, today announced the formation of the Joint Legislative Taiwan Caucus, a bipartisan group focused on strengthening ec more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Rep. Chris Lopez Chosen for National Emerging Leaders Program Pinal County lawmaker joins 57 legislators from 44 states in nationally selected class * Arizona State Representative Chris Lopez has been selected for the 22nd Annual Melissa Hortman Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, a national leadership initiative that prepares more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Arizona Board of Regents commemorates service of Regent Fred DuVal Across two terms of service on the board, Regent DuVal helped guide a period of significant growth and modernization for Arizona's public universities. * The Arizona Board of Regents today commemorated the service of Regent Fred DuVal, whose leadership spanned two tenures and a transformative period for Arizo more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Arizona Board of Regents elects officers for 2026-27 Today, the Arizona Board of Regents approved board officers for 2026-27 during its meeting at the University of Arizona. Regent Doug Goodyear will continue to serve as chair of the board, with Regent Jessica Pacheco continuing as chair elect. Regent Gregg Brewster will remain secretary of the board and Regent Cecilia Mata  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Arizona Republicans Share Colorado River Solutions Directly with Trump Administration Arizona House and Senate Republican leaders are taking action to protect the Colorado River, meeting with federal officials in the Trump administration this week to propose urgent solutions that could help save the entire river system ahead of imminent water management decisions. House Spea more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Advance Bill to Crack Down on Illegitimate Testimony Admitted in Family Court Arizona Senate Republicans are advancing legislation aimed at cracking down on unqualified individuals providing so-called "expert" testimony in family court, a move critical to protecting children and restoring integrity to judicial proceedings. The measure passed th more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, April 18 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU, Delta Dental of Arizona collaborate on SMILE-AI program New initiative will embed oral health education into the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering * Arizona State University and Delta Dental of Arizona are partnering to create the Student-centered Medical Instruction and Learning in Oral Health powered by Artificial Intelligence, known as SMILE-AI, at the John Shufeldt School of more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Lackluster Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Strategic Plan * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The plan proposes rollbacks to the agency's superv more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU TO ABANDON PLAN TO DECIMATE ENFORCEMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to sup more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong calls on CFPB to Abandon Plan to Decimate Enforcement and Consumer Protection * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's statutory obligation to supervise fina more PR

CHANDLER, Arizona, April 12 -- Chandler-Gilbert Community College issued the following news: * * * CGCC & Indeed Team Up to Expand Career Resources for Students Chandler-Gilbert Community College's (CGCC) partnered with Indeed, the world's #1 job site and leading hiring platform, to launch the Job Search Academy, a free, virtual career development program designed to help students excel in their job search. The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct successful more PR

HAMILTON, New York, April 17 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Hosts Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education * Colgate University is leading a conversation on how to modernize and reinvigorate language education with its recent Conference on Innovative Approaches to Language Education. The March 27-28 event, organized in partnership with regional research consortium CNY Humanities Corridor, served as a working forum for 125 educators from instit more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Statement on ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons' Resignation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after Todd Lyons, Acting Director for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), announced his resignation: "History will not be kind to Todd Lyons or this Administration's treatment of our most vulnerable. "Under Lyons' leadershi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Trump's Visit to Arizona * Ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Arizona today, DCCC Spokesperson Lindsay Reilly released the following statement: "Arizonans aren't buying what Donald Trump, Juan Ciscomani, and Eli Crane are selling. Voters know prices are up, wages are down, and their health care is on the chopping block - all because Crane and Ciscomani chose to c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Post "Gargantuan" Fundraising Numbers as They're Poised To Win Back the House Majority * House Democrats and Red to Blue candidates are dominating in Q1 fundraising, raising commanding numbers against their Republican opponents and strong momentum at the outset of 2026. Democrats outraised Republicans in 42 of the DCCC's battleground districts. DCCC Spokesperson Liam B more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 16, 2026: * * * "Trump and Andy Biggs Will Rally at Church Linked to Sexual Abuse Lawsuit" New reporting from Meidas Touch News reveals how Donald Trump's upcoming rally with Andy Biggs in Arizona will take place at a church with a "connection to a recent sexual abuse case." The report adds that the choice of venue "risks signaling indifference to victims of abuse," especially since Biggs "was one more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 17, 2026: * * * Biggs Says Inflation Was "Tamed" and "Disputes That Tariffs Contributed To Rising Prices for Arizonans" New reporting from The Copper Courier unveils how gubernatorial candidate "Andy Biggs says inflation was 'tamed' -- but March data show prices rising at their fastest pace since 2024." The report adds that Arizonans "are seeing the highest prices for things like food takeout, and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Trump Comes to Arizona as Biggs and Schweikert Cheer His Cost-Hiking Agenda While Biggs is attending the rally, Schweikert is nowhere to be found, despite it being in his own district * As Donald Trump comes to Arizona to do damage control and his poll numbers continue to sink, Andy Biggs and David Schweikert have both backed his cost-hiking agenda in Congress and are bragging about it on the campa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Trump Comes to Arizona as Biggs and Schweikert Cheer His Cost-Hiking Agenda While Biggs is attending the rally, Schweikert is nowhere to be found, despite it being in his own district As Donald Trump comes to Arizona to do damage control and his poll numbers continue to sink, Andy Biggs and David Schweikert have both backed his cost-hiking agenda in Congress and are bragging about it on the campaign more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following statement on April 17, 2026: * * * In Arizona, Trump Fails to Sell His Reckless Economic Policies and Unpopular War of Choice with Iran Donald Trump traveled to Arizona today to spin his failing economic policies, which remain deeply unpopular with the American people. No matter how hard Trump tries to spin and gaslight Arizonans, Arizonans paid an extra $2 billion in 2025 because of Trump's reckless tariffs, insur more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Illinois Educators To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges * April 17, 2026 Today's letter marks the thirteenth consecutive year Durbin has warned about the risks of for-profit colleges directly to Illinois education professionals CHICAGO - As high school seniors finalize their postsecondary education plans for the upcoming school year ahead of College Decision Day on May 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Election Integrity Victory: Court Awards Maricopa County Recorder Heap Control Over Early Voting, Orders Board of Supervisors to Return Seized Election Systems and Staff * Yesterday evening, America First Legal (AFL) achieved a major victory for election integrity in Arizona. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott A. Blaney issued a landmark ruling decl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Approving Maricopa County's Innovative Emission Reduction Credits Plan for Facilities to Grow the Economy While Ensuring Clean Air * WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Maricopa County's innovative air quality 205 rule, "Emission Offsets Generated by Voluntary Mobile Source Emission Reductions", to support Arizona's economic expansion w more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Example Hotel Solaya Debuts in Old Town Scottsdale, Joining JdV by Hyatt as a Reimagined Desert Oasis * CHICAGO, IL (April 13, 2026): A bold new chapter in Old Town Scottsdale hospitality is set to unfold this spring as Hotel Solaya has officially opened its doors, joining the JdV by Hyatt brand portfolio. Following an extensive transformation, the newly re more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic Presented by Oakley to be telecast live on ESPNU and ESPN App * The championship game and semifinal action of the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic presented by Oakley will be telecast live on a national stage, exclusively on ESPNU and the ESPN App. Championship game play kicks off at 3 p.m. PDT/6 p.m. EDT, preceded by a sem more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Announces New Funding and Tools to Expand Child Care Access, Increase Affordability * Include increased access to affordable out-of-school time care, an enhanced search tool for families to find child care, financial support for child care microbusinesses Part of Bright Futures AZ initiative to make child care more affordable and accessible Phoenix, AZ - Today, Govern more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Arizona Is Number Two in the Nation for Economic Performance * Reflection of Governor Hobbs' efforts to attract top-tier companies, build world-class workforce, and lower costs for Arizonans Phoenix, AZ - This week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released its 2026 Rich States, Poor States report and ranked Arizona second in the nation for economic performance and fif more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 17 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Names 2026 Distinguished Faculty Award Winners * The 2026 Idaho State University Distinguished Teacher, Distinguished Researcher and Distinguished Service awardees have been chosen. Dr. Kendra Murray has been honored with the 2026 Distinguished Teacher award. Dr. Donna Delparte is the 2026 Distinguished Researcher, and the 2026 Distinguished Service honor was awarded to Dr. Deanna Dye. Murray is an  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * In One Week, National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces More Arrests, Convictions and Sentences Representing Over $340 Million In Taxpayer Fraud Five Arrested Yesterday in Three States for $1.6 Million COVID-19 Scheme * The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced the following actions from across the country to hold individuals accountable for schemes that attempted  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Demand Equitable Colorado River Protections * Arizona Democratic delegation calls Bureau of Reclamation's draft EIS unworkable for Arizona, underscores impact on tribes, semiconductor and agriculture Industries Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-4), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (D-A more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Kentucky Supreme Court's Dangerous Impeachment Ruling Subverts State Constitution * The impeachment power is nearly 700 years old-Parliament first used it in the year 1376-but it wasn't until this month that the Kentucky Supreme Court decided it could block the people's elected representatives from exercising this ancient constitutional power. In a 5-1 ruling, the justices ordered th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrapup, This Week in Climate Action - April 17, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering Trump and Republicans' attacks on clean air and public lands, and state advancements in energy affordability and climate action. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Abandon Plan that Would Decimate Enforcement, Consumer Protection Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to scale back its plans that would severely reduce staffing, undermine the agency's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, from an April 17, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Calvert, Ranking Member McCollum, and esteemed members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 435,000 Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian teammates of the National Guard. I also want to thank SEA Raines, the Senior Enli more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * New research shows prehistoric lake contributed to the birth of the Grand Canyon * RESTON, Va. -A new collaborative study led by the U.S. Geological Survey provides strong evidence that the Grand Canyon was carved out by spillover flooding from ancient Lake Bidahochi, a large lake fed by the ancestral Colorado River. The lake's eventual spillover likely helped establish more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: * * * Reclamation Acts to Protect Colorado River System During Historic Drought The prolonged drought combined with the lowest winter snowpack on record is requiring swift actions to protect this vital water system * Long-term drought has reduced Colorado River system storage to about 36 percent of capacity, and the combination of the lowest snowpack on record and record-brea more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Grills RFK Jr. For Cuts to Life-Saving Medical Research at Committee Hearing on Proposed HHS Budget * Washington, D.C. \- Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva questioned Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr during a hearing of the House Education and Workforce Committee on the proposed FY27 HHS budget. A transcript of her line of questionin more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Raises Serious Concerns with Hermosa Mine Project, Urges Forest Service to Expand Public Input * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter today to U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz raising serious concerns with the proposed Hermosa Critical Minerals Project in Southern Arizona, following a recent community roundtable where residents voiced s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Republican Voters in AZ-06 "Are Over It" [The Atlantic] * New reporting from Arizona's Sixth Congressional District is clear: voters are fed up with Juan Ciscomani for co-signing Donald Trump's price-spiking agenda. It's no mystery why... * Arizonans are paying, on average, an extra $1,700 because of Ciscomani's tariffs, which the vulnerable Republican voted multiple times more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Arizona and Tribal Nations Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by the Dragon Bravo and White Sage Fires * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Arizona and tribal nations of the May 18 deadline to apply for low interest federal disas more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following joint testimony by Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll and Army Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, vice chief and acting chief of staff, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * 2025 was a momentous year for the United States Army. We celebrated 250 years of American Soldiers serving, sacrificing, and defending our great Nation and kicked off the next 250 years with fundamental more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * TOMORROW - Rep. Crane Invites Arizonans To Join Virtual Service Academy Day * Tomorrow, the Arizona delegation will host a Virtual Service Academy Day to provide information about the application process for U.S. Service Academies. Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) encourages students, parents, coaches, and school counselors to take advantage of the online seminar. The program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MST and more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 17 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: * * * Tucson Voters Asked to Approve New Tucson Electric Power Franchise Agreement Tucson Electric Power and the City of Tucson will seek voter approval of a new franchise agreement to continue their longstanding cooperation in support of safe, reliable, and affordable electric service for our community. The Tucson Mayor and City Council voted unanimously yesterday to add the new agreement to the Nov. 3 gen more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: Into the Exosphere * Before she reported on the stars of outer space professionally, Jackie Wattles '14 (CLAS) spent her UConn journalism days reporting on the stars of student government. "They were willing to stick around and debate late into the night, so I would rush to meet my deadlines by sprinting from the Student Union to the Daily Campus newspaper building," Wattles recal more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: Truth about Data Centers * Data centers are the 21st century version of the power plant or water tower-essential infrastructure that enables the economy to run. Now, with its new Free-Market Guide to Data Center Infrastructure, the Goldwater Institute is correcting misinformation being spread by opponents of modernity who are actively working to slow or halt data cente more PR