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State Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Thursday October 24, 2024 ( 11 items )  

$2.5M NSF-Funded Engineering Program at U of A Focuses on Student Strengths, Not Knowledge Deficits
TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: Engineering students often begin their studies with more skills and knowledge than they realize. And many find it difficult to picture themselves in engineering. The University of Arizona has established the eCAMINOS program to help students identify with engineering and recognize what they bring to the table. Funded with nearly $2.5 million from the National Science Foundation, eCAMINOS began in fall 2024  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Urges Federal Court to Maintain Access to Emergency Abortion Care
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in U.S. v. Idaho to protect access to emergency abortion care in Idaho. The brief urges the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold a lower court's preliminary injunction blocking Idaho's restrictive abortion ban, which does not include an exception for em  more

Ariz. Senate Democrats: Sundareshan, Mathis Support Steps to Protect Dwindling Groundwater in Willcox Basin
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- Arizona Senate Democrats issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Senator Priya Sundareshan and Representative Christopher Mathis released the following statements in response to Governor Hobbs' announcement today that the Arizona Department of Water Resources is taking steps toward declaring an Active Management Area in the Willcox Basin to address severe and worsening groundwater depletion in the region. Sundareshan and Mathis are the ranking Democratic  more

Arizona Auditor General Releases Financial Statement and Compliance Audit for Eastern Arizona College
THATCHER, Arizona, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- Eastern Arizona College issued the following news release: The Arizona Auditor General has released its annual financial statement and compliance audit for Eastern Arizona College (EAC) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The report highlights significant financial progress over the past ten years. According to the audit, EAC has seen operating revenues rise by 73% and non-operating revenues increase by 30%, contributing to a total revenue growth of  more

Arizona Commerce Authority: Sunlit Chemical Expands Global Reach With U.S. Facility Grand Opening In Phoenix
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news: * * * Taiwan's leading semiconductor supplier strengthens U.S. semiconductor supply chain with new plant * * * Sunlit Fluo & Chemical Co. Ltd., Taiwan's premier semiconductor chemical supplier, is expanding its international footprint with the grand opening of its first manufacturing facility outside of Asia - Sunlit Arizona, LLC. The new state-of-the-art plant, strategically located in Phoenix, Arizona,   more

Cochise County Launches User-Friendly Portal for Public Records Requests
BISBEE, Arizona, Oct. 23 -- Cochise County issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: Cochise County is pleased to announce the launch of a new, easy-to-use portal for submitting and tracking public records requests. Powered by NextRequest, a trusted platform widely utilized by government agencies, this innovative portal is designed to simplify and streamline the public records request process for both requestors and county staff. Records can now be requested online at: https://cochise-az.nex  more

Navajo Nation Government: Council Delegates Recognize Achievements, Contributions of Community Leaders, Student Athletes
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: The second day of the 2024 Fall Session began with meaningful recognitions that honored community leaders, athletes, educators, and dedicated public servants. The recognitions showcased the Council's ongoing commitment to uplifting the achievements and resilience of the Dine people. The session recognized Seba Dalkai Cross Country Team, led by Coach Charlene Chischillie. The team,   more

Navajo President Buu Nygren, Navajo Hopi Land Commissioners Tso, Johnson Consult With White House to Address Urgent Navajo Relocation Crisis
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and the Navajo Hopi Land Commission were at the White House Monday to request President Biden to appoint a commissioner for the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, based in Flagstaff. President Nygren, Navajo Hopi Land Commission Chairman Otto Tso, Vice Chairman Casey Allen Johnson, Navajo Hopi Land Commission Director Sarah Slim and Just  more

TLC Unveils New Season of '90 Day: The Last Resort' Alongside Fresh Companion Series 'Last Resort: Between the Sheets'
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- TLC announced today the return of the #1 series on cable television last year, 90 DAY: THE LAST RESORT. This season, 90 DAY FIANCE couples Ari & Bini, Brandon & Julia, Gino & Jasmine, Rob & Sophie, Josh & Natalie and Stacey & Florian have all reached their relationship breaking points. The six couples will spend three weeks at a desert oasi  more

UC-Riverside: Uncertainty as Nov. 5 Election Looms - 'Too Close to Call'
RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * UCR expert Andy Crosby says the polls show swing states divided between Harris and Trump, but within the margin of error * * * Polling and surveys expert Andy Crosby with the UCR School of Public Policy has analyzed polls throughout the 2024 election cycle. With two weeks to go, he looks in this article in particular at what polls are telling us about the "swing states" -  more

Windows on the World: Pella Expert Offers Installation Tutorial at YC's Skilled Trades Center
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Oct. 24 -- Yavapai College issued the following news: Yavapai College offered local carpenters and builders some useful specialized instruction last Tuesday when the corporate team from Pella Windows & Doors hosted an installation workshop at YC's Skilled Trades Center on the Verde Valley Campus. "The Pella workshop we held is critical for carpentry graduates in our community." Skilled Trades Center Instructor James Morales says. "It introduces them to the latest techniques,  more