PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced the latest quarterly allocation of naloxone as part of the state's ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Arizona. This initiative is the result of Arizona's settlement with Teva Manufacturing to address the harms caused to Arizonans by the opioid epidemic. "Every unit of naloxone we distribute can potentially save a life, w  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- The Arizona Lottery issued the following news release: * * * $50,000 from the Arizona Lottery will be used to provide comprehensive healthcare for vulnerable youth in the Valley * * * The Arizona Lottery, in partnership with Phoenix Children's Foundation, is proud to announce a $50,000 sponsorship to support Phoenix Children's Homeless Youth Outreach (HYO) program. The funding will help HYO continue to provide comprehensive medical and behavioral health care ser  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication issued the following news: As the presidential election intensified over the past year, Cronkite associate professor Asheley Landrum partnered with CNN to explore the impact of political polarization on kids. The result: a special segment on Anderson Cooper 360 called Kids On Politics, aired Sept. 25. It includes highlights from more than 40 hours of interviews conducted by Land  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 25 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * * Avondale's efforts include Green Business offerings and a Sustainable Water Supply Plan. * Scottsdale's efforts include being home to AZ's first Advanced Water Treatment Facility, one of only three in the nation. * * * Salt River Project has recognized Avondale and Scottsdale as SRP Sustainable Cities for their commitment to sustainable growth while suppo  more

MESA, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: Richard Daniel, Ph.D., Mesa Community College president, was honored by the Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation with the Dr. Loui Olivas Distinguished Leadership in Higher Education Award on Sept. 25, 2024, at the Helios Education Foundation, 4747 N. 32nd St. Phoenix. The award is named after Dr. Loui Olivas, a celebrated Professor Emeritus from Arizona State University and current Pete C. Victoria Foundation p  more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: 25th Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren were joined by leaders of the Southern San Juan Paiute Tribe in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, as they led a unified call for congressional support of the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the settlement through S. 4633, w  more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told the Senate Indian Affairs Committee today that two water rights settlements now before Congress will help end the expensive need to haul water for thousands of Navajos in Arizona and New Mexico. "Roughly a third of the Navajo Nation households lack running water, and that is how I grew up," the President said testifying on the Northeastern   more

SEATTLE, Sept. 26 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following statement: * * * Alaska Airlines' Flight Pass subscription service offers flexible, affordable travel, with low fares to select cities. Starting Sept. 25, enhancements will streamline the booking process, making the service even more convenient. * * * Summary * We're introducing enhanced features to simplify booking through Flight Pass. * With Flight Pass, subscribers can lock in lower-than-average  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: The last ice age peaked around 20,000 years ago and was marked by extensive glaciation and dramatic climate shifts that reshaped Earth's oceans, landscapes and ecosystems. A new study led by the University of Arizona suggests that Earth's last ice age may provide crucial insights into future El Nino weather events. El Nino is one of the most influential climate patterns affecting global weather.   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 27 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * University champions the resilience of working mothers and student parents through holistic support, innovative skills-based programs, and targeted research initiatives * * * University of Phoenix proudly joins the nation in celebrating National Student Parent Month opens in new window, honoring the perseverance and achievements of the nearly 4 million Americans balancing education and parenthoo  more