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On June 7, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), released the following statement in reaction to the pharmaceutical company Merck filing a lawsuit to halt the U.S. government’s ability to negotiate drug prices for Medicare recipients.
On June 7, the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) announced it will be awarding nearly $20 million in grants to local governments from the newly-created Homeless Shelter and Services (HSS) Fund to provide shelter and other services to people experiencing homelessness.
University Phoenix-based University Phoenix was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
Snell & Wilmer, which is based in Phoenix, earned a score of 100 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
A new “Corporate Equality Index” study examining companies’ policies on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” protections gave Phoenix-based Republic Services, Inc. a score of 85.
The Phoenix Police Department has released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on May 22nd, 2023.
Pinnacle West Capital-based Pinnacle West Capital was awarded a score of 85 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
Clarivate, PLC, which is based in Chandler, earned a score of 75 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”
On June 6, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee; Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01); and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) reintroduced the Roadless Area Conservation Act.