PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release: * * * Advancing Educational Data Standards * Vice Provost Marc Booker presents on the future of credentialing while PESC Board Member Hillary Halpern represents University leadership at the Summit University of Phoenix leaders Marc Booker, PhD, vice provost of strategy, and Hillary Halpern, MBA, senior director of program deployment and member of the Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council (PESC) Board of Directors, joined the proceedings of the PE more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release: * * * Advancing Equitable Digital Learning * Kelly Hermann presented sessions on governance, documentation and institutional strategies that support equitable learning experiences Kelly Hermann, vice president of Accessibility and Student Affairs at University of Phoenix, recently presented two sessions at the WCET Annual Conference, sharing strategies and lessons learned to help higher education institutions strengthen digital learning practices and  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump Administration from Interfering with California Ballots * AG Rayfield Defends Order Blocking Trump from Interfering w/CA Ballots Attorney General Dan Rayfield today again backed California in its fight to protect its elections, co-leading a filing that urges a federal appeals court to reject the Trump administration's last-minute attempt to keep about 20,000 mail ballots from being counted in an e more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Leads 17-State Coalition: No One is Above Fraud Laws... Not Even Trump * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today led 17 states in defending a basic principle: fraud is against the law, no matter who commits it or how sophisticated the victim is. Oregon filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the civil fraud case New York brought against Donald Trump and his business associates for inflating the values of assets to obtain better term more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * October 30, 2026 Speaker Montenegro Appoints Goodyear Councilwoman Vicki Gillis to Municipal Tax Code Commission Appointment follows Auditor General findings raising concerns about transparency and accountability - STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX - Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro today announced the appointment of Goodyear Councilwoman Vicki Gillis to the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission, which oversees proposed amendments to the Model C more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU All Access: Randy Bennett returns home to lead Sun Devil Basketball October 30, 2026 Tempe - From ASU All Access with FOX 10, Season 3, Episode 9, Oct. 17, 2026 After 45 years in California, Randy Bennett is back home in Arizona, and he's bringing decades of coaching experience and a new vision for Sun Devil Men's Basketball. In this episode of ASU All Access, FOX 10 sports reporter Blake Niemann sat down with Bennett to discuss his first six months  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief Supporting State's Right to Seek Accountability for Fraud Among Private Businesses * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in People of the State of New York v. Trump, emphasizing the important role state attorneys general play in policing economic fraud even when that fraud takes place in private commercia more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $4.5M Settlement With General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay a total of $220 million to settle allegations that the company illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties. The third parties included data br more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 28 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Defending Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court * Attorney General Clark joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic rifles. The brief, joined by a coalition of 17 other states and the Distric more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 30 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $220 Million Settlement with General Motors Over Secret OnStar Data Sharing * Friday, October 30, 2026 RALEIGH -- Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 36 states have reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors to resolve allegations that the company illegally collected and sold data its OnStar Smart Driver program collected about its drivers. "Gener more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 30 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Defending Authority to Enforce Fraud Law Against President Trump * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 states in urging the New York Court of Appeals to reject an argument by Donald Trump that could weaken the ability of state attorneys general to hold businesses and individuals accountable for fraud. Connecticut joined an amicus brief in the civil fra more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Schools for bullies ... but not for the rest of the kids Whether out of fear, union pressure, or institutional culture, the duty to protect children is getting routinely abandoned. School choice is how embattled families are escaping. by Kali Fontanilla October 30, 2026 Editor's note: as part of a series of essays rated "Best of 2026" by our staff, this is a repost of an article that appeared earlier this year. - I recently attended a webinar hoste more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Highlights $2 Million Investment in University of Arizona Space Innovation at Inaugural Forum * 'By supporting the U of A's groundbreaking work, we are investing in Arizona's future and strengthening our state's leadership in space innovation.' Tucson, AZ - Congressman Juan Ciscomani addressed the University of Arizona's inaugural Space Forum, highlighting the university's leadership in space science and exploration and his efforts to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, prohibits underground injection of fluids without a pe more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Fast highlights readiness, Airmen during visit to Arizona based units * The commander of the Air Force Reserve Command and Chief of Air Force Reserve Lt. Gen. Paul Fast visited Davis-Monthan and Luke Air Force bases, Ariz., Oct 26-29, where he met with Airmen, provided a keynote address to the annual Air Reserve Component Weapons and Tactics Conference, and received updates on how ARCWERX is sustaining an innovation focus across the reserve c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Announcement of Determination To Approve Authorized Program Revisions This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of requests to revise/modify EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting from Arkansas Energy and Environment (E&E), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ), Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request for Disposal of Airport Property at the Kingman Airport, Kingman, AZ Notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from the City of Kingman to release 832.6 acres of federally obligated airport property at the Kingman Airport, Kingman, AZ. This acreage was obtained from the United States Government under the Surplus Prop more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests Over $1.24 Billion into Safety Upgrades Across America's Rail System * The Trump Administration's investment will deconflict dangerous rail crossings and save lives in 37 U.S. states WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $1.24 billion into rail safety infrastructure proje more PR

PEARL CITY, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The University of Hawaii's West Oahu campus issued the following news: * * * Golden! UH Community Colleges win big at regional marketing awards October 29, 2026 The University of Hawaii Community Colleges took top honors at the District 6 National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) Medallion Awards ceremony in Scottsdale, Arizona in October, taking home both a gold and a silver medallion for the inspiring "Start Here, Go Beyond" campaign. The campaign, which spotlights authentic student transfer more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs visits Heber-Overgaard, Declares State of Emergency for Navajo, Coconino Counties Due to Extreme Weather Events * Heber-Overgaard, AZ - Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency for Navajo and Coconino Counties after extreme weather, including heavy rains, high winds, hail, and tornadoes struck the regions from October 20 through October 22. Navajo County officially submitted an application for financial assis more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Celebrates Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare Coverage for Virginians With Serious Illnesses * Judge Strikes Down Federal Rules that Would Have Made It More Difficult for Patients with Cancer, Substance Use Disorder, Disabilities & Other Chronic Illnesses to Access Care RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated Virginia winning a federal court ruling blocking the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Med more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Hearing on Halting Hermosa Mine Expansion Set for Nov. 3 in Tucson * TUCSON, Ariz.-- U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins will hear arguments Nov. 3 in Tucson on a request to halt South32's Hermosa mine expansion onto public land in southern Arizona's Patagonia Mountains while a lawsuit challenging the project proceeds. The Center for Biological Diversity and Patagonia Area Resource Alliance are seeking a preliminary inju more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * House Democrats' Closing Argument in Final Stretch: It's STILL the Economy, Stupid * From Arizona, Colorado, New York to Florida - the Washington Post features Democrats laser focused on addressing America's affordability crisis As voters sour on Republicans' broken promises on rising prices and make their voices heard at the polls, House Democrats are running strong across the country pushing a forward-looking message of lowerin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-822) on the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act (H.R. 9339). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 9339, the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act, directs the Department of Energy to conduct an assessment and report to Congress on t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-819) on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (H.R. 2140). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary The purpose of H.R. 2140 is to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program through Fiscal Year 2029 at its current authorization level o more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-824) on the High-Capacity Grid Act (H.R. 6633). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary This legislation directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, in consultation with the Department of Energy, to establish a best available transmission more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-823) on the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 15, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9332, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish regional joint boards with state re more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-814) on the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on Sept. 10, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, would amend the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recove more ST

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * Las Vegas Review-Journal: Nevada earns C-minus in report card on housing affordability Las Vegas Sun: CCSD faces millions more in bus fuel costs as diesel hits record Welcome back to your final weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -- from driving up costs to leaving working families behind. In a last-ditch effort to spin his record ahe more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Oct 30, 2026 How NAU and SRP are reducing wildfire risk and water loss in Arizona From preventing wildfires to finding new ways to identify leaks in water pipes and developing creative ways to pull carbon out of the atmosphere, the nearly decade-long partnership between Northern Arizona University and Salt River Project (SRP) remains focused on protecting Arizona's natural resources and keeping utilities safe and affordable. Learn more about several more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Lodges Detainer for Illegal Alien Charged with Attempted Murder and Kidnapping After Stabbing Teenage Girl * This illegal alien was RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking authorities in Maryland to not release an illegal alien accused of kid more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Illegal alien accused of assaulting NYPD officer released, now on the loose * NEW YORK -- ICE repeatedly lodged immigration detainers against an illegal alien from Guinea following multiple New York City arrests, including one on charges related to the alleged aggravated assault of a police officer with a deadly weapon. ICE lodged a detainer with Queens Central Booking Oct. 7 for Alpha Bah after his a more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action Weekly: America's Civics Crisis * It's shocking. Over 60 percent of Gen Z don't know what America's 250th anniversary commemorated, and fewer than half of all Americans know that their state has its own constitution. Meanwhile, most of the nation's universities don't require a single general education course in American history or government. The good news is, some American universities have established civic school more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * USG Leadership on Freeing Political Prisoners WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 30, 2026) - The McCain Institute's John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative (FPPI), in partnership with the October 30 Coalition, hosted an event entitled: "USG Leadership on Freeing Political Prisoners." Featuring welcoming remarks by Chief Program Officer Cindy Dyer, two panel discussions with current and former government officials and staffers including Amb more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * MEMO: LCV Action Fund 2026 Pre-Election Final Update * From: Sara Chieffo, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Date: October 30, 2026 Re: LCV Action Fund 2026 Pre-Election Final Updates Voters across the country have made it clear: they cannot afford the economic disaster of Trump and MAGA Republican's dirty energy agenda. Trump and Congressional Republicans are raising costs, banning clean energy, and gutting more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 30 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2026 through spring 2027 * Learn essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core review sessions with MDARD testing. Pesticide certification is an important step for anyone who applies or supervi more PR

KINGMAN, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Mohave College issued the following news release: * * * Mohave College Skilled Trades Career Fair connects students with workforce opportunities October 30, 2026 MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College Career Services will host the Skilled Trades Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 18 at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, 4415 N. Windrose Lane in Kingman. The free event will connect students, job seekers and community members with employers in high-demand skilled trades industries, while also offering oppo more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * National Leaders Barnstorm Nevada in Final Stretch of Critical Midterms * "Nevada is the microcosm of our country. It is the perfect proving ground for anyone who wants to be successful nationwide." - Senator Cortez Masto Nevada is a critical battleground state home to the closest gubernatorial contest in the nation and national leaders are barnstorming the state in the final stretch of the midterm election. With the most working class voter more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred maintenance, also known as deferred maintenance and re more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * We're Sick of It: Care Force One Drives Home the Cost of Republican Health Care Cuts in Colorado, California, and Arizona During the Final Week of Its Cross-Country Tour October 30, 2026 Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), AZ Governor Katie Hobbs, CO Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes Headlined "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" Bus Tour Events - On the fourth and final  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Third Non-Partisan Race Rater Shifts AZ-02 in Jonathan Nez's Direction * Yesterday, non-partisan race rater Inside Elections shifted their prediction for Arizona's Second Congressional District in Democrats' direction -- the latest sign that Jonathan Nez has all the momentum to flip the district blue. Inside Elections writes in part that "Arizona continues to look like a trouble spot for Republicans across the boa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSCrpt) -- TRACING THE MONEY: Private Equity, Private Credit, & the Data Center Bubble - A report from Americans for Financial Reform - October 2026 (25 pages) * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 1 Key Findings ... 2 The combination of private equity and Big Tech endangers the safety and economic security of everyone else ... 3 The private equity industry is a major driver of the data center building frenzy ... 5 Private equity is fueling data centers' community harms ... 9 Straining the electrical grid a more ST

TEMPE, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Rio Alumni and Author Katie Rizzo's New Book About Grief Delivers Empathy and Understanding October 30, 2026 As a society, we often think of STEM and the humanities as separate domains that don't intersect. One is drawn to the sciences, or to the arts --seldom to both. This is a false dichotomy: some of history's great inventors were also artists, and many poets, painters, authors, and filmmakers share a fascination for both the natural world and the invisible wo more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The University of Texas issued the following news: * * * Take a Look at the UT Vertebrate Paleontology Collections' Spookiest Specimens The Jackson School of Geosciences is home to the seventh-largest collection of fossils in the country. From winged reptiles to saber-toothed cats, the repository has some spooky offerings. Kaiya Little October 29, 2026 In the dim light of the basement beneath the Texas Vertebrate Paleontology Collections, shadows seep out from the deep sunken eye sockets and perpetually wide jaws more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 30, 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, with just days left before the election, we're tracking key races and ad campaigns alongside growing calls for action on energy affordability and data center development. We're also covering the fight to defend public lands more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Oct. 31 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: * * * October 29, 2026 Two WCU math professors lead national workshop This September, two Western Carolina University professors were invited by the American Institute of Mathematics to share how they've grown and sustained a statewide professional network with fellow mathematics educators. Sloan Despeaux, mathematics program director, and Nathan Borchelt, mathematics education program director, founded the North Carolina Network of Math Teachers'  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers' driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settleme more PR

PRESCOTT, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * College partnerships expand educational opportunities for Nebraska students Sarah Townsley 29 October 2026 Central Community College, Yavapai College and Bellevue University celebrate connecting local education with opportunities to earn advanced degrees. Prescott, Arizona -- Nebraska residents can begin their college education close to home, continue into an online, three-year bachelor's degree and look ahead to graduate school through new partnerships celebrat more PR