WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Arizona State University Assistant Professor John F. Cavallaro has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to ensure a four-week public comment period before upcoming committee meetings and to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines. The comment, directed to members of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, emphasizes the continued harm of COVID infections and the critical role of vaccines in p more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Attorneys General of Arizona and the District of Columbia submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration voicing strong support for a petition requesting agency action on toxic heavy metals in food intended for babies and young children. The attorneys general urged the agency to issue guidance on finished product testing for lead and other toxic heavy metals without further delay. The letter supports a multistate petition for reconsideration dat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter in strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Direct Final Rule rescinding key oversight regulations of the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. The rule would eliminate requirements for emissions reporting, certification, independent verification, and agency review under 10 C.F.R. Part 300. The Center asserted that this regulatory rollback is arbitrary and capri more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Introduces Bill to Strengthen Military Readiness and Environmental Stewardship * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani has introduced legislation aimed at ensuring military installations can more effectively manage the surrounding lands essential to operational readiness and environmental conservation. The bill will amend the Sikes Act to increase flexibility for cooperative and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Slotkin, Harder Reintroduce Ban Corporate PACs Act to End Corporate Influence in Politics * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), along with Representative Josh Harder (D-CA-09), reintroduced the Ban Corporate PACs Act to reduce the influence of corporate money in politics and government by prohibiting for-profit corporations from funding political campaigns and influenci more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic in Arizona ranked No. 1 hospital in Arizona for 13th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report * PHOENIX -- Mayo Clinic in Arizona is again named the No. 1 hospital in the state and one of the nation's top hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" 2025-2026 rankings. This is the 13 th consecutive year Mayo Clinic in Arizona has been ranked the top ho more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, July 30 -- Onsemi, a semiconductors supplier company, issued the following news: * * * onsemi Collaborates with NVIDIA to Accelerate Transition to 800 VDC Power Solutions for Next-Generation AI Data Centers Effort sets foundation for high-voltage systems, unlocking breakthrough efficiency and power density * SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - July 29, 2025 - onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) today announced its working with NVIDIA to support the transition to 800 Volts Direct Current (VDC) power  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 30 -- Tucson Electric Power issued the following news release: * * * TEP to Convert Coal-Fired Springerville Generating Station Units to Natural Gas At a Glance: * Tucson Electric Power plans to convert Units 1 and 2 at the coal-fired Springerville Generating Station to operate on natural gas by 2030 to maintain reliable, affordable service and support local employment. * The project will help TEP maintain reliable, affordable service for existing customers by replacin more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, July 30 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * U of A again breaks record for impactful inventions The University of Arizona reported more inventions in fiscal year 2025 than ever before, making this its most inventive year for the second year in a row, according to Tech Launch Arizona, the university office that commercializes inventions stemming from university research and innovation. This past year saw the U of A community generate 324 inven more PR