TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * $1.7M DOD grant funds virtual cancer center to support research into military health The Convergent Science Virtual Cancer Center supports researchers and strengthens expertise in cancer risks faced by military personnel, veterans and their families. * A University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher received a $1.7 million grant from the Department of Defense to c more PR

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization advancing every person's right to live and speak the truth, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * ADF to 9th Circuit: Restore funding to at-risk youth ministry The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Jeremiah Galus regarding a petition ADF attorneys filed Monday asking the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to review Youth 71Five Ministri more PR

YUMA, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * CTE programs to benefit from Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant Arizona Western College has been the recipient of a $250,000 Perkins Innovation and Modernization grant to expand work-based experiential learning across AWC's Career and Technical Education programs. "Many of our students are the first in their families to pursue higher education and come from rural communities with limited access to ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani, Kiggans, Suozzi Lead Effort to Prevent Soaring Health Care Premiums * WASHINGTON -- Congressman Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined Reps. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) to introduce the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Extension Act (H.R. 5145), a bill to protect families, seniors, and small business owners from massive health care premium increases. " I'm proud to be an original cospo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego Introduces Bill to Protect Fed Independence, Prevent Dual Appointments * Bill comes the day after the Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve, despite his refusal to give up his White House position WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Fed Integrity and Independence Act to prohibit members of the Federal Reserve from holding multiple positions app more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona posted the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 4 Years in Prison for Fraud Targeting AHCCCS Kenneth Terrell Harrison, 45, of College Park, Georgia was sentenced on Monday by United States District Judge Michael T. Liburdi to 52 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Harrison was also ordered to pay restitution to the Arizona Health Care  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Vaporizing Censorship at the Oregon Supreme Court By John Thorpe Paul Bates faced a real pickle: the products at his Oregon vape shop were perfectly legal to sell, but for baffling reasons, the government barred him from accurately describing them to his customers. With the help of the Goldwater Institute, Paul fought the unconstitutional restrictions in court--and won. But the case more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Two Ciscomani Bills to Support Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two bipartisan bills led by Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) to strengthen support and expand resources for veterans. Ciscomani, who serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and represents nearly 80,000 veterans across Arizona's 6th Congressional District, emphasi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Friday, the Joint Economic Committee Chairman David Schweikert sent House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington its latest Views and Estimates letter as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 providing policy recommendations consistent with the goals of the Employment Act of 1946. In the letter, the JEC outlines its economic evalua more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 17 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Newly Launched Center for Global Engagement Underscores Maricopa Community Colleges' Commitment to Global Learning Maricopa Community Colleges has unveiled the new Center for Global Engagement, housed at the system's District Office. The newly formed center will continue initiatives previously led by the system's International and Intercultural Education Office. The center's new identity reflects  more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- Research Corporation for Science Advancement issued the following news: * * * RCSA Bridge Award: Flexible Support for Early Career Cottrell Scholars As the scientific enterprise in the United States is facing significant turmoil due to recent policy changes and likely large reductions to federal agencies' budgets, Research Corporation for Science Advancement remains steadfast in our commitment to our mission to advance early-stage, high-potential-impact scientifi more PR

TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 16 -- Rio Salado College issued the following news: * * * Your Rio Library, Reimagined - Explore the New Site Today! You don't have to be a physicist to see the good sense in this quote by Albert Einstein: "The only thing that you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." The Rio Library is an invaluable resource-- a place where you can conduct research, get 24/7 live help from a librarian, and check out books and media, As per Einstein's directive, Rio Sa more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health issued the following news release: * * * SDSU wrestling to face Arizona State at Sanford Pentagon SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The South Dakota State Jackrabbits and Arizona State Sun Devils will square off in a wrestling dual at the Sanford Pentagon on Friday, January 2, 2026. Tickets will go on sale at a later date. "This is a tremendous matchup to kick off the new year," said Jesse Smith, vice president of Sanford Sport more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gallego at Anti-Monopoly Summit: 'We're here to even the playing field between the corporations and the consumer' Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the American Economic Liberties Project's (AELP) Anti-Monopoly Summit. In a conversation with AELP's Executive Director Nidhi Hegde, Senator Gallego underscored the impact of corporate price gouging on working families and his efforts t more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP to Host Community-wide Open House Event in St. Johns * SRP will host an in-person and virtual open house event in St. Johns for the public to learn more about its plans to convert Coronado Generating Station (CGS) from coal to natural gas. The public can learn about SRP's Coal Community Transition (CCT) team's ongoing efforts to sup more PR

YUMA, Arizona, Sept. 16 (TNSrep) -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * New study reveals economic impact of Arizona Western College Institution generates more tax revenue than it takes * A recent study revealed the profound economic benefit that Arizona Western College brings to Yuma and La Paz counties. Thanks to Lightcast, a frontrunner in labor market data, the institution now has access to concrete, data-driven insights that highlight its positive impact on student more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Starts Building Destructive New Arizona Border Wall * TUCSON, Ariz.-- Staff from the Center for Biological Diversity documented Monday that construction has begun on a new segment of border wall through the San Rafael Valley in Arizona's Sky Island region. This biodiversity hotspot includes the most significant wildlife corridor remaining along the Ari more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Study warns pest resistance threatens corn industry's newest biotech defense By Rosemary Brandt, College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences Corn rootworms, pests responsible for billions of dollars in yearly crop losses, are evolving resistance that weakens even the latest biotechnology controls, according to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Acad more PR