TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Roy L. Layne, 44, of St. David, pleaded guilty yesterday to two counts of Wire Fraud and one count of Filing a False Claim. Sentencing is scheduled for February 3, 2025, before United States District Judge John C. Hinderaker. Layne admitted that during the COVID-19 global pandemic he fraudulently applied for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48166) on Aug. 26, 2024, entitled "The U.S. Mining Industry and the Rosemont Decision" by energy policy analyst Emma Kaboli and legislative attorney Adam Vann. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The General Mining Act of 1872 (Mining Act) formed the bedrock of U.S. mining policy during westward expansion in the 19th century. The law remains in effect. Among other provisions, it allows parties t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The DCCC released its first TV ad in the race for Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, "Revolutionized," highlighting Juan Ciscomani's ties to Patriot Academy, a far-right fundamentalist group. Juan Ciscomani served on the board of directors of Patriot Academy for fourteen years, where the extremist institution "revolutionized" his beliefs about government. The group believes in rewriti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service has issued a notice of intended disposition, published in the Federal Register on Aug. 23, 2024, entitled "U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office, Tucson Field Office, Tucson, AZ." SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Office, Tucson Field Of  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: One of the most critical safety concerns for electric vehicles is keeping their batteries cool, as temperature spikes can lead to dangerous consequences. New research led by a University of Arizona doctoral student proposes a way to predict and prevent temperature spikes in the lithium-ion batteries commonly used to power such vehicles. The paper "Advancing Battery Safety," led by College of Engi  more

DANBURY, Connecticut, Aug. 29 -- Western Connecticut State University posted the following news release: The first exhibit of the 2024-25 season at Western Connecticut State University's The Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury, will feature two photographers whose work depicts stories of migration and immigration in the United States today. "Lisa Elmaleh: Tierra Prometida and Jessica Wolff: The New Mestiza; Two Photographers Depict Stories of Migr  more