Thursday - September 3, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona

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$7.3M in New Research Grants Mark 'RNA Day' at SUNY University at Albany
ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * $7.3M in New Research Grants Mark 'RNA Day' at UAlbany Researchers at UAlbany's RNA Institute are helping lead $7.3 million in new federally funded grants that will explore the toxic effects of woodsmoke on firefighters and how DNA damage that accumulates over time contributes to cancer and other aging-related diseases. Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professor of Biology Thomas Begley is the co-principal inves  more
100 Days Out From Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All Releases New Research Showing Abortion is Motivating Battleground Voters, Alongside $2 Million Organizing Investment
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * 100 Days Out From Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All Releases New Research Showing Abortion is Motivating Battleground Voters, Alongside $2 Million Organizing Investment * : Monday, July 27, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Washington, DC -With just under 100 days remaining until Election Day, Reproductive Freed  more
ACLU Ariz.: Federal Court Allows Arizona's Deportation Scheme to Temporarily Take Effect While Challenge to Prop. 314 Proceeds
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 28 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Federal Court Allows Arizona's Deportation Scheme to Temporarily Take Effect While Challenge to Prop. 314 Proceeds A federal judge Friday denied a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Section 5 of Proposition (Prop.) 314 on Friday, which would have prevented Arizona's unconstitutional immigration law from being enforceable for 14 days. Litigation brought by  more
APS Keeps Power Flowing During Record Energy Demand
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 28 -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news: * * * APS Keeps Power Flowing During Record Energy Demand Investments in the grid, year-round maintenance, and careful planning help APS deliver the reliable service customers count on when they need it most. - As sustained high summer temperatures pushed energy use to a new high late last week, Arizona Public Service (APS) customers counted on reliable power to keep homes, businesses and air conditioners run  more
Ariz. DOT Joins Nationwide Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 28 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * ADOT joins nationwide campaign to prevent bridge strikes 'Check Your Height, Know It's Right' - The Arizona Department of Transportation is supporting a nationwide public safety campaign that aims to raise awareness about how drivers can safely pass under low clearance bridges and avoid preventable crashes. The "Check Your Height, Know It's Right" campaign is a multi-state effort that en  more
Arizona Secretary of State Brings Mobile Business Services to Yavapai College Aug. 5
PRESCOTT, Arizona, July 28 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: * * * Arizona Secretary of State Brings Mobile Business Services to Yavapai College Aug. 5 Tim Diesch Quad Cities entrepreneurs and small business owners will have a rare chance to access Arizona state business services, question the state's chief business filing officer directly, and connect with free local business resources - all in one place - when Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes' Mobile Business Services O  more
Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties * PHOENIX (July 27, 2026) - Banner Health has secured its position among an elite group of health systems nationally trained in transformative leaps in robotic surgical techniques. These advanced, minimally invasive procedures eliminate the need for multiple incision points, delivering faster recovery a  more
Biggs's Bipartisan Amendments Included in National Defense Authorization Act Package
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Biggs's Bipartisan Amendments Included in National Defense Authorization Act Package * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which included two of Congressman Andy Biggs's (AZ-05) bipartisan amendments. The first amendment was the Audit the Pentagon Act. This legislation was one of the first bills Congressman Big  more
Christmas in July: UConn Engineers Capture Gigapixel 3D Video of Snowflakes
STORRS, Connecticut, July 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Christmas in July: UConn Engineers Capture Gigapixel 3D Video of Snowflakes * For the first time ever, researchers can witness nanometer-scale thickness changes across a melting snowflake, with a compact, lensless chip that captures gigapixel video at 30 frames per second across centimeter-scale fields. Snowflake imaging has fascinated scientists and the public since the first snowflake images wer  more
Ciscomani Supports Defense Legislation to Strengthen Military Readiness and Improve the Quality of Life for Our Men and Women in Uniform
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Supports Defense Legislation to Strengthen Military Readiness and Improve the Quality of Life for Our Men and Women in Uniform * Washington, D.C. - Representative Juan Ciscomani welcomes the passage of the annual legislative package that strengthens military readiness, supports Arizona's defense industries and improves quality of life for our servicemembers and their families. The Fisca  more
ICYMI: On Meet the Press, Kelly Calls Trump's War in Iran a Disaster for the American People
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On Meet the Press, Kelly Calls Trump's War in Iran a Disaster for the American People * In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly joined NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to underscore how disastrous President Trump's Iran war has been for the American people and the troops. Kelly also warned about the military's dwindling munitions supply and pushed back on the administration's   more
ICYMI: On Univision Arizona, Kelly Explains Why America Needs More Male Teachers and Mentors
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: On Univision Arizona, Kelly Explains Why America Needs More Male Teachers and Mentors * In case you missed it, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly sat down with Univision Arizona to discuss how the shortage of male teachers, mentors, and role models is affecting young men and boys. Last week, Kelly introduced the Educators for America Act and the Building Community in America Act, bills to expand pathwa  more
ITC Seeks Public Interest Comments on Cylindrical Battery Complaint
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint from LG Energy Solution Ltd., Seoul, South Korea and LG Energy Solution Arizona Inc., Queen Creek, alleging violations of Section 337 involving imports, sales for importation, and U.S. sales of secondary cylindrical batteries, components and products containing them. The complaint, filed July 21, 2026, names EVE Energy Co. Ltd.; EVE Energy North America Corporation; EVE Energy US Holding LLC; Robert Bosch  more
Joshua Steele named vice provost for online and digital learning and executive director of Temple Online
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 27 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Joshua Steele named vice provost for online and digital learning and executive director of Temple Online * Steele, a nationally recognized leader in online education, brings nearly 20 years of experience to the role and has held online education leadership roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the University of Arizona and the University of Florida. He will start in his new role at Temple on   more
Meanwhile, back at the ranch... science is in session
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 27 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * Meanwhile, back at the ranch... science is in session * A group of undergraduate students spent four weeks this summer at historic Hat Ranch. The CEFNS 240 field course on interdisciplinary field methods invites students to design and conduct studies to better understand the Colorado Plateau as they learn practical skills in field research methodologies. Mark Salvatore, associate professor in the Dep  more
Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 28 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer Ryan Schlagheck brings higher education, healthcare, and technology leadership to new role - Midwestern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Schlagheck as Chief Information Officer. In this newly created executive leadership role, Mr. Schlagheck will lead Midwestern University's information technology strategy across its   more
Rockefeller Foundation: Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Improved Heart Failure Outcomes
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSjou) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Traditional Navajo Medically Tailored Meals Improved Heart Failure Outcomes Study funded by the American Heart Association's Health Care by Food initiative, which received funding from The Rockefeller Foundation, finds that medically tailored meals reduced hospitalizations, proving that Food is Medicine interventions deliver real results for patients Research Highlights: * Among 206 adults livi  more
Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specif  more
Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank * WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the   more
WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill. For a on  more