WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * "People Demand Results": Mayors Open 94th Annual Meeting Celebrating Local Leadership in Time of National Need * In Long Beach, California, 200+ bipartisan mayors convene to set priorities for year ahead, hear from leaders including California Governor Gavin Newsom. Long Beach, CA - Today, America's mayors kicked off the 94th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). More than 200 bipartisan mayo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on June 5, 2026: * * * 172K Jobs Added in May, More than Double Expectations Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Employment Update. In May, 172,000 jobs were added (120K private sector, 52K government) after strong showings in April and March. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3 percent while the labor force participation rate held steady at 61.8 percent. The broadest measure of unemploy more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 6 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news: * * * ACA And Valley TeleCom Group Celebrate Broadband Launch In Graham County GRAHAM COUNTY, AZ - The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), alongside Valley TeleCom Group and Graham County leadership celebrated a milestone for connecting rural communities in Arizona with the launch of the county's new fiber-internet network at an event held on June 1, 2026. Supported by a $4.8 million investment through the ACA's Arizona Broadband Development Grant program,  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Chamber of Commerce honors Banner as Corporate Citizen of the Year * The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry named nonprofit Banner Health as the state's Corporate Citizen of the Year during ceremonies held in Phoenix this week.  The Arizona Chamber, whose membership represents more than 300,000 employees from small to large companies across the state, on June 2 honored business and civic leaders who helped shape the Ari more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 6 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Enacts New Law Cracking Down on Nicotine Products Targeting Kids Rep. Jeff Weninger's HB 4001 strengthens enforcement, restricts youth-focused marketing, and establishes new safeguards for alternative nicotine products * House Bill 4001, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Weninger, has been signed into law, creating new protections against underage nicotine sales and stronger accountability for manufacturers and distributors. The more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer * PHOENIX (June 5, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. In this newly created role, effective June 1, Dr. Almasan will lead Banner's efforts to use ar more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 5 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * CFA Institute Appoints New Members to Financial Analysts Journal(R) Advisory Council and Editorial Board CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, today announced new appointees to the Advisory Council and Editorial Board of the CFA Institute Financial Analysts Journal, the leading practitioner journal for the global investment management community. The appoint more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs's Resolution to Enshrine Number of U.S. Supreme Court Justices in Constitution Passes Judiciary Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary passed H.J. Res. 1, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. Congressman Biggs, the sponsor of the resolution, issued the fol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Municipalities, Doctors, and Small Businesses Challenge Trump-Vance Administration Effort to Unlawfully Sabotage Crucial Affordable Care Act Benefits After Loss in Court Last Year, Government Attempts Another Attack on Benefits for More Than Two Million Americans - Baltimore - A coalition of major municipalities and or more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. This is a new collection of information for which NHTSA intends to s more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 1 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars expands into Washington with new Seattle office * Forvis Mazars is launching a new Seattle office as a strategic expansion in the Pacific Northwest, effective June 1, 2026. * The firm already serves many clients in the Seattle market across technology, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit, and other industries. * The office will be led by Donald Rawe and will focus on middle market and advisory services, with more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 6 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by policy analyst J. Thomas Perdue: * * * The Reporting Gap in School Choice Over the last decade and change, the push to give students and families access to educational options that better fit their needs has grown from a once-marginal reform effort into a defining issue in education policy. Year after year, in state after state, lawmakers are creating new school choice programs and families are filling up waitlists to parti more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 -- 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 SB 1168 licensees; exemptions; business entities SB 1254 industrial commission; revisions SB 1668 legal decision-making; decedent; authorization HB 2032 statewide assessment; testing window; revisions HB 2035 DCS; kinship care placement; requirement HB 2049 radiation therapy; rural counties HB  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 5 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Highlights Next Steps for West Virginia Following Historic White House Announcement * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today detailed how West Virginia will benefit from President Trump's landmark $700 million energy investment announcement, with major projects in Mount Storm and Moundsville positioned to receive federal support through the Defense Production Act. "We took a historic step toward sec more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 5 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop their leadership potential. Participants are given oppo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of four bills at 10 a.m. on June 10, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 3276 (Rep. Dingell), "Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2025" * H.R. 3925 (Rep. Obernolte), "Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act" * H.R. 7882 (Rep. Stauber), To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico. * H.R. 8686 (Rep. Gosar), To a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * In EPW Subcommittee Hearing, Kelly Pushes for Rural Transportation Planning Support and Better Roads on Tribal Lands * This week, during a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) committee hearing on the Federal Highways Administration's (FHWA) proposed FY27 budget, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly pressed for the need to strengthen transportation planning resources for rural communities and improve road infrastructure on tribal lands. Kelly highlighted more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission declined to review a ruling allowing additional patent infringement claims in a clear aligners investigation. The decision leaves in place an initial determination by the chief administrative law judge granting in part a motion by Align Technology, Inc. to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in a Section 337 case involving imported clear aligners and related components. The investigation was instituted on December 29, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Align Technol more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted a patent infringement investigation involving imported pickleball paddles and related components. The investigation stems from a complaint filed by Sport Squad, Inc., doing business as JOOLA, of North Bethesda, Maryland, alleging violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through the importation and sale of pickleball paddles that infringe two U.S. patents. According to the Commission, the complaint was filed on April 7, 2026, followed by an amended compl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Introduces Bills to Smartly Integrate AI into U.S. Military * Bills require DoD to assess impact of AI on warfighter skills and keep humans in command of decisions involving the use of force Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced a two-bill package-the Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Ac t and the Warfighter AI Readiness and Preparedness (WARP) Act -to make sure that as artificial intelligence is integrated in warfare the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Cruz, Slotkin introduce Bipartisan Bill to Preserve MQ-9 Aircraft Mission * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection (SUSTAIN) Act to prohibit the Air Force from reducing MQ-9 units or staffing levels in ways that would erode their current operational capabilities. "This aircraft is a critical plat more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Nevada Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says Reps. Titus, Lee, and Horsford support federal workers and their rights LAKEWOOD, Calif. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Nevada in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is June 9, more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action: DEI's Reckoning * We've seen it in universities. We've seen it in K-12 schools. We've seen it in government. DEI has burrowed into American culture at all levels and in every state. And that's why the Goldwater Institute has been leading a national fight to combat it at every turn. Now, we're taking the fight to the Arizona Supreme Court on behalf of Arizona State University Professor Owen Anderson, who was blocked more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action: Target: DEI * We've seen it in universities. We've seen it in K-12 schools. We've seen it in government. DEI has burrowed into American culture at all levels and in every state. And that's why the Goldwater Institute has been leading a national fight to combat it at every turn. Now, we're taking the fight to the Arizona Supreme Court on behalf of Arizona State University Professor Owen Anderson, who was blocked by  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * McCain Institute's Dr. Evelyn Farkas Publishes Op-Ed in The Hill Ahead of June 7 Armenia Election In a new op-ed published in The Hill, McCain Institute Executive Director Dr. Evelyn Farkas discusses the pivotal June 7 parliamentary election in Armenia and its significant implications for U.S. interests at a moment when Russia's influence is weakening and Armenia is attempting to deepen ties with the West. The piece explores why sustained America more PR

MESA, Arizona, June 2 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: * * * Mesa Community College student nationally recognized for civic engagement and leadership Mesa Community College (MCC) student Leonardo Warnick has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) for their engagement with the MCC Center for Community & Civic Engagement (CCCE). Warnick is one of only 168 students selected from across the United States to be named to the 2026 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll for their contributions to cr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on June 5, 2026: * * * National Debt Reaches $39.20 Trillion, Increased $2.99 Trillion Year over Year, Increased $10.94 Trillion in Five Years Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Debt Update for May. As of June 3, 2026, total gross national debt is $39.20 trillion. Relative to one year ago, total gross national debt is $2.99 trillion higher; relative to five years ago, it is $10.94 trillion higher. more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dina Titus Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Public Lands * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R.9167, with Representatives Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Ryan Zinke (MT-01) to prevent future efforts to sell off public lands through the Congressional reconciliation process. "Our precious public lands should never be used as revenue raisers for parti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces the Bipartisan Public Lands Integrity Act to Prevent Backdoor Public Land Sell Offs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On June 5, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the bipartisan Public Lands Integrity Act (link is external), alongside Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Dina Titus (D-NV). The legislation would ensure that America's public lands cannot be sold off to the highest  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Introduces Amendments to Address Harmful SNAP State Cost-Shift Driving Arizonans Off Food Assistance * 473,793 Arizonans, including 205,223 children, have lost SNAP benefits Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva introduced two amendments to the FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations bill to address harmful impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of Arizonans losing more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Protect Battle Creek Missions * This effort champions the preservation of missions and servicemembers, like those at Battle Creek in Michigan. WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Sustainment of Unmanned Systems, Total Force Aircraft Inventory, and National Guard Protection (SUSTAIN) Act. The legislation bars the Air Force from more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * It's alive! Research reveals fog may be a habitat for bacteria that clean the air For decades, Susquehanna University's Derek Straub has studied what is suspended in fog - the microscopic particles and compounds most people never notice on their morning commute. But a recent collaboration with researchers at Arizona State University has revealed something unexpected: fog may be alive. The discovery, published in the journal mBio, found that more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2026 Guide With 143 Attorneys and 54 Practices Ranked * Taft continues to earn recognition from Chambers USA for its exceptional performance across the legal industry. This year, the firm achieved 143 attorney rankings and 54 practice rankings, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities. Notably, 27 Taft attorneys received Band 1 individual rankings and 10 practices earned Band 1 department  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Dr. David Barker Highlights Civics Education at History Rocks! Event in Arizona * CHANDLER, AZ -Today, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Dr. David Barker visited Legacy Traditional School as part of the Department of Education's national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour, in celebration of America's upcoming 250th birthd more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani Attends Major Energy Reliability Announcement at the White House, Highlighting Investment in Rural Arizona's Energy Grid Security * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani today participated in a White House announcement aimed at strengthening America's energy reliability infrastructure, including making significant new investments to modernize existing energy infrastructure. The announcement will directly  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani and Gabe Vasquez Lead Bipartisan Public Lands Integrity Act to Protect Public Lands Across the American West * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani and Gabe Vasquez today introduced bipartisan legislation to block the sale of public lands, like Tucson's beloved Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. The Public Lands Integrity Act (H.R. 9167) would immediately halt efforts to sell off America's publicly owned lands throu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Carissa Slotterback is stepping down as dean of the School of Public and International Affairs Carissa Slotterback, who has served as the dean of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) since 2020, is stepping down from her role with the University to become dean of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University. Slotterback's time as dean has been marked by lasting accomplishments that hav more PR