Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv
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Ansari Calls for Closure of the Dilley ICE Detention Center & Release of Families in Detention
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari Calls for Closure of the Dilley ICE Detention Center & Release of Families in Detention
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DILLEY, TX -Yesterday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) conducted a congressional oversight visit to the Dilley Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center alongside Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the Democratic Women's Caucus, FWD.us and Families Belong Toge
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Ariz. Supreme Court Clarifies Homeowners' Association Authority to Bring Construction-Defect Claims
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 30 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Homeowners' Association Authority to Bring Construction-Defect Claims
The Arizona Supreme Court today issued its opinion in Gallery Community Association v. K. Hovnanian At Gallery, LLC. The Court held that Arizona law allows a homeowners' association (HOA) to bring construction-defect claims involving common areas it owns and the exteriors of residential units owned
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Arizona Western College, Sunset Health, Onvida Health Land 150k Grant From Arizona Complete Health
YUMA, Arizona, July 29 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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Arizona Western College, Sunset Health, Onvida Health land 150k grant from Arizona Complete Health
Partnership will increase clinical training capacity, establish new healthcare pathways, and improve patient care
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Arizona Western College, Sunset Health, and Onvida Health are celebrating the approval of a $150,000 grant from Arizona Complete Health to support clinical healthcare training and improve access to
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ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council Announces New Leadership
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA's Trucking Association Executives Council Announces New Leadership
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Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that Chris Maxwell, president & CEO of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, and Mark Colson, president & CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, have been elected by their state trucking association peers to serve as the chairman and
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
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Coalition urges Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to withdraw proposed rule that would weaken environmental review and consumer protections
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing the Federal Energy Re
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Attorney General Bonta Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposed rule amending existing EPA regulations implem
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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#Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams
At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Counter Trump's Attacks on American Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to interfere in the administration of American elections ahead of the upcoming 2026 midterms, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and her colleagues introduced legislation to protect voters and combat unlawful election interference attempts. The St
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Columbia Journalism School: 2026 Maria Moors Cabot Prize Winners Announced
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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2026 Maria Moors Cabot Prize Winners Announced
Honoring Outstanding Reporting on the Americas.
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Columbia Journalism School announced the 2026 winners of the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes for outstanding reporting on the Americas. The 2026 Cabot Prize Gold Medalists are Daniel Coronell, Journalist, Colombia and the United States; Leila Guerriero, Author and Journalist, Argentina; Kate Linthicum,
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Congressman Hamadeh Urges Secretary Doug Collins to Implement Veterans Community Care Program Audit Findings
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release:
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Congressman Hamadeh Urges Secretary Doug Collins to Implement Veterans Community Care Program Audit Findings
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Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) joined Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09) in urging Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to implement recommendations from a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit identifying significant deficiencies in the Veterans Community Care Pro
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Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complyi
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Doug Marcello Receives Trucking Federation's Prestigious Halladay Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Doug Marcello Receives Trucking Federation's Prestigious Halladay Award
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Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced that Doug Marcello, a shareholder with the Saxton & Stump law firm, was recognized by the Trucking Associations Executive Council with the J.R. "Bob" Halladay Award.
Presented to individuals who have made significant cont
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Featured Spotlight: Rheinhardt Harrison
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Featured Spotlight: Rheinhardt Harrison
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* NAU runner Rheinhardt Harrison won the bronze medal in the 1500-meter run at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships with a time of 3:50.65. Another eight current and former Lumberjacks competed at the tournament: Josiah Johnson (400-meter hurdles), Cael Grotenhuis (10,000 meters), Ali Upshaw (10,000 meters), Ava Mitchell (5,000 meters) and alumni Drew Bosley
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HACU announces speakers of its 15th Annual Deans' Forum
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces speakers of its 15th Annual Deans' Forum
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda and speakers of its 15th Annual Deans' Forum, a pre-conference event taking place 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 30, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, in conjunction with HACU's 40th Annual Conferenc
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MICC support enables U.S. Marines operations along southern border
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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MICC support enables U.S. Marines operations along southern border
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Contracting officers from the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Southern Border Contract Team provided contract support to U.S. Marines from Animal Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment stationed along the U.S. southern border for Operation Ardent Vanguard.
The Jo
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam
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NAU-built space camera captures 'family portrait' of Earth and Moon
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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NAU-built space camera captures 'family portrait' of Earth and Moon
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In November 2025, NASA's Mars-bound ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral with special cargo onboard: two camera systems designed and built by faculty and students at NAU, with support from the University of California Berkeley and Rocket Lab.
Eight months later, th
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RCSA Names Stacy Pigott as Communications Director
TUCSON, Arizona, July 29 -- Research Corporation for Science Advancement issued the following news:
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RCSA Names Stacy Pigott as Communications Director
Research Corporation for Science Advancement has named Stacy Pigott as its new communications director. Pigott will lead RCSA's strategic communications program, including media relations, digital strategy, and organizational storytelling to broaden the foundation's visibility and impact.
Pigott brings nearly two decades of experience in
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Rep. Ciscomani Honors the Final A-10 Flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ciscomani Honors the Final A-10 Flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
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Tucson, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani is honoring today's final A-10 flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (AFB) in Tucson. Today's flight was flown by the 357th Fighter Squadron Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan "Clutch" Rutter, and the 355th Operations Group Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Dwyer, and m
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Rep. Stanton Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Rep. Mitchell
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Harry Mitchell, D-Arizona:
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"Harry Mitchell was as Tempe as it gets.
Born and raised here, he graduated from Tempe High, attended Arizona State University, and returned to teach American Government at his alma mater for three decades, shaping generations of young minds along the way.
He gave decades of his life to the city he loved, serving on the Tempe City Council, as Mayor, and
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Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Background and Approach ... 03
Key Findings ... 08
Survey Results ... 11
1. Segmentation ... 12
2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27
3. Support for Grasslands ... 42
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Background and Objectives
The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied
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Report From White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: NEW GOLDEN AGE
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- SCIENCE: A NEW GOLDEN AGE - A report from White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - July 2026 (123 pages) - Authored by Director Michael Kratsios
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Letter of transmittal ... V
President trump's letter ... VIII
Summary of the report ... X
Chapter ... I
Introduction
Scientific Progress Remains Essential ... 1
As the Source of Our Triumphs ... 2
The Landscape Is Changing ... 3
New Frontiers and New App
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Representative Ciscomani Joins Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins as USDA Announces $25 Million Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Arizona and Reopening of Douglas Port to Livestock Trade
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Representative Ciscomani Joins Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins as USDA Announces $25 Million Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility in Arizona and Reopening of Douglas Port to Livestock Trade
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Tucson, AZ - Following months of advocacy to strengthen Arizona's defenses against the New World screwworm, Representative Ciscomani today joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Douglas as t
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Sets Aug. 5 Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, at 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
AGENDA
Legislation
1. S. Res. ____, an original resolution regarding Contempt of Congress;
2. S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025;
3. S. 2733, Duplication Scoring Act of 2025;
4. S. 252/H.R. 1515, Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act;
5. S. 164/H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relie
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Siemens and Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
PLANO, Texas, July 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens and Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
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Siemens, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) has today announced a new online microcredential program in printed circuit board (PCB) design - 'PCB Design Fundamentals: From Discovery to Production
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Siemens and Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens and Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
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* New online program addresses an industry-wide shortage of job-ready printed circuit board (PCB) designers, from schematic to production-ready handoff
* 40-hour, s
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Stevens Institute of Technology Selects Brendan Englot as Interim Dean for Its New School of Computing
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 30 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Stevens Institute of Technology Selects Brendan Englot as Interim Dean for its New School of Computing
The robotics expert, mechanical engineering professor and SIAI director brings a track record of visionary cross-disciplinary leadership to the school's launch and will empower its students and faculty to lead in the era of AI
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Stevens Institute of Technology announced today that Brendan Englo
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University of Michigan: Rock-eating Fungi Flourish Deep Below Our Feet
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Rock-eating fungi flourish deep below our feet
U-M researchers discover an entire world of fungi nearly a third of a mile underground
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Hundreds of feet below Earth's surface, rocks and water teem with fungi and support complex ecosystems of tiny organisms, according to a University of Michigan study, which finds that fungi are far more abundant deep below ground than researchers previously
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VCU: Summit Introduces Richmond-area Students to Dental Careers
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Summit introduces Richmond-area students to dental careers
To broaden representation in the field, the hands-on event at the VCU School of Dentistry highlights 'pathways that they may not have otherwise known existed.'
By Haley Tenore
Dental care, mentorship and representation were aligned in Richmond this month like a toothy grin, including at a youth summit at the Virginia Commonwealth Univers
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What makes ticks tick?
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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What makes ticks tick?
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Ticks can't fly or jump. Yet in Arizona, they wreak all sorts of havoc.
The brown dog tick, which thrives in hot urban environments like the Valley of the Sun, has a knack for attaching itself to our furry friends. Their bite can infect dogs with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which causes swollen lymph nodes, poor appetite and joint pain. Occasionally, the illness even sprea
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Yavapai Apache Nation: Chairman Meets With Federal Leaders to Advance Water Rights Efforts
CAMP VERDE, Arizona, July 30 -- The Yavapai Apache Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news:
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Chairman Meets with Federal Leaders to Advance Water Rights Efforts
Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairman Buddy Rocha Jr. recently met with U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego and representatives from the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C., to discuss important issues affecting the Nation, with a particular focus on Water Rights.
During the meeting with S
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