MESA, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Mesa Public Schools issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: After years of dedicated service to Mesa Public Schools and public education, Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis announces her retirement, effective June 30, 2025. Selected as superintendent in 2020, Fourlis has led the district through numerous milestones, always focusing on the District promise of knowing students by name, serving them by strength and need, ensuring they graduate ready for college, care  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry issued the following news: After several months of deliberation, Director Ryan Thornell is pleased to announce the appointment of new Deputy Directors Ashley Oddo and John Barcello. These two seasoned leaders will continue the Department's commitment to reimagine correctional practices, including prioritizing public safety, rehabilitation, and personal and professional investment in ADCRR staff. Depu  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Arizona consumers rely upon the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) as a resource to assist on a variety of issues they encounter with insurance companies and financial institutions/enterprises operating in the state. In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), DIFI staff members assisted consumers in obtaining over $19 million in reimbursements and res  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Secretary of State issued the following news release: In a decisive administrative order, the Arizona Supreme Court has mandated that any appeals regarding presidential elector judgments must now be filed no later than 1 PM on December 6, 2024. This directive prioritizes timeliness where presidential electors are involved, given the proximity to the state General Election canvass scheduled for November 25, 2024. "This administrative order is a proactiv  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Secretary of State issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Early voting is underway, and the Arizona Secretary of State's Artificial Intelligence & Election Security Advisory Committee has released 4 key recommendations to help voters navigate today's complex information landscape. With the rise of false information, it's more important than ever to stay informed and protect the integrity of the vote. The Committee offers practical guidance t  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Tutoring available through at least end of current school year * * * The highly successful Achievement Tutoring Program initiated last year by Superintendent Tom Horne is being extended through the end of the 2024-25 school year, allowing more students to take advantage of this free program that has resulted in academic gains for students throughout Arizona. Horne said, "Studies show tu  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: As early voting continues, the Arizona Democratic Party launched it's 2024 digital voting guide and concluded its 15-county 'Moving Arizona Froward Voter Townhall" series. Over the last few months, the Party hosted townhalls around the state that engaged over a thousand Arizonans, connecting them with their local Democratic state legislative, congressional, and corporation commission candidates, educati  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- Arizona Senate Democrats issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2024: * * * Senator Anna Hernandez (LD24), ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Representative Analise Ortiz (LD24), ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the assault of Tyron McAlpin by the Phoenix Police Department and call for all charges against him to be dropped immediately. "Tyron McAlpin was violently arrested by Ph  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news: Partner and Environmental Chair Charles Howland recently participated as a speaker for the "One Thousand Resilient Communities: An NREL Modeling Tools Solar and Microgrid Training Course," sponsored by the Center for Strategic Policy Innovation and Arizona State University (ASU). The eight week online training course was developed as part of a pilot project of the U.S. Department of Energy's Nat  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild has achieved a significant legal win for international fashion retailer H&M, earning complete dismissal of a privacy class action lawsuit filed against the company in Arizona state court concerning the use of tracking pixels in emails. This major decision, achieved without oral argument, is likely to set a crucial precedent for similar cases involving Arizona's Telecommunication  more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: In a press conference today, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren announced he would terminate the authority over all projects and initiatives assigned to Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya, and addressed threats made against him and his staff by the "Recall Nygren" group. Speaking to reporters in his office and online, and to the public on his Facebook page, the President  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New store relocation features more than 330 local products from 74+ Arizona-based suppliers * * * PHOENIX (Oct. 16, 2024) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened a new 50,358-square-foot store located in the Paradise Valley Mall (12500 N Tatum Blvd.). The store is a relocation of the existing Paradise Valley store (10810 N Tatum Blvd.), which has served the community for 22 years. This spacious, light-filled sto  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights, has expressed serious concerns about the legality of an ordinance in the City of Sedona. In a letter sent last week to Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow and members of the City Council, Representative Nguyen questioned the validity and enforceability of Sedona  more

TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Inside the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab underneath the University of Arizona football stadium, a giant glass mirror covered in a blue, translucent protective coating rests on a hollow steel platform painted white. Engineers and technicians duck as they enter and exit the structure to check on wires, electrical connections and various mechanical hardware components. Spanning 28 feet in diameter, the mirror   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Report is the culmination of a two-year study by more than 30 lawmakers across the country * * * University of Phoenix, a proud supporter and active member of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Task Force on Higher Education, a bipartisan task force, is pleased to share the release of a comprehensive report addressing the critical issues facing higher ed  more