Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
22 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposed Rule Rescinding Firearms Dealer Regulations Over Public Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Honorable Robert Cekada
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Service
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23 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposals to Broaden Firearms Import Exceptions and Loosen Regulations on Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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August 4, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail
The Honorable Todd Blanche,
Acting Attorney General of the United States
Robert Cekada,
Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforc
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AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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New AARP Arizona Poll: Close Governor's Race Could Hinge on Older Voters
While Katie Hobbs (D) holds narrow overall lead, Andy Biggs (R) leads among highly motivated voters 50+, who accounted for 64% of the electorate in 2022.
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Today, AARP released new polling showing that Arizona's highly engaged older voters could play a decisive role in the tight race for state governor this November, with issues includi
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Ariz. Game & Fish Dept. Urges Close Coordination With BLM on Recreational Climbing Management in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
ATTN: Draft Recreational Climbing in Wilderness Policy Guidance
Mr. Steven Pearce, Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Electronically submitted to: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BLM-2026-0034
RE: Bureau of La
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Ariz. Game & Fish Dept. Urges Stronger State Coordination in National Park Service Wilderness Climbing Management Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Mr. Michael Michener
Deputy Associate Director, National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Electronically submitted to: https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0101-0001
RE: EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance for National Park Service
Dear Mr. Michener:
Th
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Arizona Western College Receives $5 Million Grant Through Small Business Administration
YUMA, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news:
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Arizona Western College receives $5 million grant through Small Business Administration
Funding will support training for small manufacturers throughout Southwest Arizona
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Arizona Western College has been announced as the recipient of a $5 million grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The college is one of 11 organizations nationwide to be selected as part of the $50 million Manufacturin
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for Rochester Families
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Foodlink in Rochester as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate inves
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Baylor University: History Professor Honored as 2026 Piper Professor for State of Texas
WACO, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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History Professor Honored as a 2026 Piper Professor for State of Texas
Stephen M. Sloan, Ph.D., recognized by The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation for dedication to teaching and outstanding academic, scientific and scholarly achievement
By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations, Lori_Fogleman@baylor.edu
Baylor University history professor Stephen M. Sloan, Ph.D., who also serves as director of the Institute for Oral H
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Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Urge ATF to Maintain Indefinite Firearms Record Retention
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF THE BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE AND GIFFORDS
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING: FIREARMS RECORD RETENTION PERIODS
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES
DOCKET NOS. ATF-2026-0003; ATF 2025R-08P
RIN 1140-AA95
BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE
840 FIRST ST. NE SUI
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Ciscomani Hosts Speaker Johnson, Secretary Bessent at Rural 6th District Manufacturing Facility
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Hosts Speaker Johnson, Secretary Bessent at Rural 6th District Manufacturing Facility
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Casa Grande, AZ - Yesterday, Congressman Juan Ciscomani hosted Speaker Mike Johnson and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the PepsiCo manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, AZ, to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts Act is strengthening Arizona manufacturing, creating jobs, and delivering tax r
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Easter LED Headbands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Easter LED Headbands
Hazard: The recalled headbands violate the mandatory safety standard for toys with button cell and coin batteries because the lithium coin batteries can be accessed easily by children, posing an ingestion hazard. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Remedy
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Vanderhall Brawley GTS Electric Recreational Off Highway Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Vanderhall Brawley GTS electric recreational off highway vehicles
Hazard: The recalled recreational off highway vehicle can maintain speed or accelerate when the accelerator pedal is released, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Units: About 210
Consumer Contact: Vanderhall North America, LLC by email a
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Family nurse practitioner brings whole-person approach to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Family nurse practitioner brings whole-person approach to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Aug. 6, 2026) - Last month, Banner Medical Group welcomed Maelene Schuhmacher-Omar, FNP, a family nurse practitioner, to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins. Schuhmacher-Omar treats patients of all ages, with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management.
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Five Technologies From Idaho National Laboratory Win R&D 100 Awards
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Five technologies from Idaho National Laboratory win R&D 100 Awards
Five technologies developed by the Idaho National Laboratory have been named as winners for the 2026 R&D 100 Awards, sometimes referred to as the "Oscars of innovation."
The R&D 100 Awards choose and celebrate the top 100 most technologically significant commercial products, materials and devices int
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Gallego Introduces Bill to Put Parents in Control of Their Children's Social Media
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Introduces Bill to Put Parents in Control of Their Children's Social Media
Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act, legislation that would require social media platforms to obtain parental consent before children under 16 can create or maintain accounts on their platforms.
"Every study tells us the same thing: social media is poisoning
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Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans' Disability Pay
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans' Disability Pay
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Restore Veterans' Compensation Act, legislation that protects veterans who receive disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from having their separation pay unfairly recouped.
"It is ridiculous to claw back money from a veteran who has put life and limb o
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Gallego, Colleagues Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Gallego, Colleagues Probe Insurance Companies on Usage of Credit-Based Insurance Scores As Costs Rise
"Insurers should not charge consumers higher premiums simply because of their personal credit history, which could have been impacted by job loss, a surprise medical bill, predatory lending, or simply inaccurate information, rather than the actual risk associated with a home."
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Gallego, Kelly Press FAA on Flawed Phoenix Flight Path Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Gallego, Kelly Press FAA on Flawed Phoenix Flight Path Plan
Senators warn proposed changes would expose tens of thousands of additional Phoenix-area residents to additional noise pollution, break past commitments to communities, and repeat mistakes of a decade-long legal battle with the City of Phoenix
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Today, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) raised serious conce
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Gallego, Rounds Introduce Bill to Spur Affordable Housing Investments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego, Rounds Introduce Bill to Spur Affordable Housing Investments
The Bipartisan, Bicameral Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act increases the Low Income Housing Tax Credit carryback period from one year to five years
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Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Mike Rounds (R-SD)today introduced the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act. The bill changes the carryback period from one-ye
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Goldeyes Streaking, RailCats Pull Ex-Big Leaguers: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 7 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Goldeyes Streaking, RailCats Pull Ex-Big Leaguers: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
Plesac, Martinez Acquisitions Boost Gary SouthShore, Goldeyes Third to String Together Double Digit Wins, Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League
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MOORHEAD, Minn. - A pair of former big leaguers now calling Gary SouthSh
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Governor Hobbs Erases Historic $1 Billion of Medical Debt for Arizonans
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hobbs Erases Historic $1 Billion of Medical Debt for Arizonans
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Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs made a historic announcement that more than $1 billion of medical debt of Arizonans has been erased. The initiative to improve economic stability and health outcomes is a partnership between the Hobbs administration and the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. To date a total of
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ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Visits Manufacturing Facility to Discuss Historic Success of the Working Families Tax Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Visits Manufacturing Facility to Discuss Historic Success of the Working Families Tax Cuts
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Yesterday, Speaker Johnson joined Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Rep. Juan Ciscomani at the PepsiCo-Frito Lay manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts have benefitted American workers and manufacturers.
Speaker Johnson t
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Illinois Ozone Pollution Control Plan Wins EPA Approval Proposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving the updated air pollution control plan of Illinois covering volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides for the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas, concluding the revisions satisfy Moderate ozone reasonably available control technology requirements and Serious nitrogen oxides control requirements under the 2015 ozone standard.
The proposed rule would incorporate revisions to
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Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Taiwan Shows Resilience in Trying Times
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by journalist and geopolitical analyst Matthew Fulco in the foundation's China Brief Notes:
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Taiwan Shows Resilience in Trying Times
Executive Summary:
* Taiwan is showing resilience in the face of headwinds ranging from domestic politic strife, increased military pressure from the People's Republic of China (PRC), and uncertainty regarding U.S. political support.
* Taiwan's semiconductor se
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Kelly, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Stop Illegal Voter Roll Purges Before Election Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Stop Illegal Voter Roll Purges Before Election Day
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This week, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and 26 of their Democratic colleagues demanded the Trump Administration adhere to the National Voter Registration Act's (NVRA) "quiet period" that prohibits large-scale voter purges within 90 days of an election, pushing back against the Trump Ad
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Kelly, Gallego Press FAA on Flawed Phoenix Flight Path Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego Press FAA on Flawed Phoenix Flight Path Plan
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Senators warn proposed changes would expose tens of thousands of additional Phoenix-area residents to additional noise pollution, break past commitments to communities, and repeat mistakes of a decade-long legal battle with the City of Phoenix
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) raised serious concerns with the Federa
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Kelly, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America's Nuclear Fuel Supply
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America's Nuclear Fuel Supply
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Read in Gila Herald: Sens. Kelly and Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply
MORE American Fuel Act modernizes the federal approval process to safely expand domestic uranium enrichment while preserving environmental review and public safeguards
Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and
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Megan Crossfield Maintains Cred for Yavapai College
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Megan Crossfield Maintains Cred for Yavapai College
Tim Diesch
With plans of becoming a teacher, Yavapai College's Director of Academic Initiatives Megan Crossfield obtained a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and then secured a master's in education with an emphasis in counseling and student personnel. She's in the final stages of pursuing a doctorate in higher education leadership, which she hopes to
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter
OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire
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Newmark Arranges $718.5 Million SASB Recapitalization of 13-Property Multifamily Portfolio for Keller Investment Properties
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges $718.5 Million SASB Recapitalization of 13-Property Multifamily Portfolio for Keller Investment Properties
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owner
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Remarks From Secretary of the Treasury Bessent at Event With Arizona Bankers
PHEONIX, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on Aug. 6, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent at an event with Arizona Bankers:
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As prepared for delivery.
Good afternoon. Thank you all for joining us today.
The spy novelist John le Carre famously wrote that a desk is a dangerous place from which to watch the world. So, I try to get out from behind mine as often as I can. And whenever I travel, one of my priorities is to meet with local bankers who put
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REMINDER: Juan Ciscomani, Mike Johnson Are Responsible for 700+ Manufacturing Job Losses in Casa Grande
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REMINDER: Juan Ciscomani, Mike Johnson Are Responsible for 700+ Manufacturing Job Losses in Casa Grande
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Today's photo op can't make up for the hundreds of "lifechanging" jobs Ciscomani, Johnson sacrificed in Southern Arizona
Roughly one year after Ciscomani voted to gut tax credits that incentivize clean energy projects, more than 700 Arizonans are getting laid off from "lifecha
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Report From Progressive Policy Institute: Leading in the Space Economy - A Strategic Playbook for Governors and Mayors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Leading in the Space Economy: A Strategic Playbook for Governors and Mayors - A report from Progressive Policy Institute - August 2026 (13 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The space economy is rapidly growing -- last year, it was worth $626.4 billion globally,1 and projections estimate it will be worth $1.8 trillion by 2035.2 The United States produces approximately half of that value as of 2023.3 This includes everything from rocket launches
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Research on foul odors and open wounds targets flesh-eating screwworm
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release:
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Research on foul odors and open wounds targets flesh-eating screwworm
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Jessica Metcalf's work stinks. Literally. But the Colorado State University professor's research may be key to protecting livestock and wildlife from a flesh-eating parasite.
In a project recently funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Metcalf is studying foul-smelling substances to figure out what attracts the Ne
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Sens. Scott, Kelly Issue Dear Colleague Letter on Modernizing Clean Water Funding Formula
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Rick Scott, R-Florida, and Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following Dear Colleague letter to Members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 27, 2026
Dear Colleague:
In 1987, Congress established a formula to allocate appropriations for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) capitalization grants among the states. Concerningly, the data Congress used to create this formula was never documented, and the law gives no authority to th
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States Call on HHS to Withdraw Unlawful Modifications to TANF Data System Raising Privacy and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
David M. Swegle
Office of Family Assistance
Administration for Children and Families
330 C Street SW, 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Comment on the Notice of a Modified System of Records, Document ID ACF 2026-0727-001
Dear Director Swegle:
We, the Attorneys General for th
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Strategies for Ethical & Environmental Development Urges FAA to Protect First Amendment Rights and Public Oversight of Animal Agriculture
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
SUBMITTED VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
DOCKET NO. FAA-2026-4558
August 4, 2026
Sean Duffy Secretary
U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
Bryan Bedford Administrator Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591
Re: Designation-Restrict the Ope
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Survivors of Mass Shootings Urge ATF to Withdraw Proposed Rule Revising Firearms Transaction Record
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
By electronic submission to https://www.regulations.gov.
ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226
Re: Docket No. ATF-2026-0001; RIN 1140-AA82 Comment
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Treasury Secretary Bessent, Comptroller of the Currency Gould Highlight Community Bank Comeback at Arizona Bankers Association Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026:
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Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould Highlight Community Bank Comeback at Arizona Bankers Association Roundtable
Local banks on the front lines of economic and national security
OCC acts to eliminate risks posed by extending financial services to illegal aliens
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Tucson (Ariz.): Mayor and Council Approve Regulations for Large-Scale Data Centers
TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- The city of Tucson issued the following news:
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Mayor and Council Approve Regulations for Large-Scale Data Centers
On August 5, 2026, the Mayor and Council adopted regulations for large-scale data centers within the City of Tucson with a 6-1 vote. Prior to this, no land use regulations specific to large-scale data centers existed in the City of Tucson. These regulations were developed through a year-long public process that included extensive community engagemen
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Wyoming School Board Silences Critics, Allows Praise--That's Unconstitutional
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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Wyoming School Board Silences Critics, Allows Praise--That's Unconstitutional
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Public comment periods at school board meetings are meant to allow parents and taxpayers to provide feedback to their elected officials about district operations-good or bad. But school district leaders in Rock Springs, Wyo., are misusing their recently revised public comment policy to unconstitutionally sil
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Yavapai College Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Aug. 7 -- Yavapai College issued the following news:
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Yavapai College Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
National Security Agency designation recognizes the college's rigorous cybersecurity curriculum, faculty expertise and commitment to workforce development
Tim Diesch
Yavapai College has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity
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