Native Language Funding: The National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education announced $6.5M in added support for nine Bureau of Indian Education schools to expand Native language immersion, teacher pipelines, and family engagement. Grand Canyon Safety: After monsoon storms sent flash floods through a narrow North Rim area, at least two hikers died and one remained missing; survivors described water rising fast and scrambling for higher ground. Water Protection: Arizona approved top-tier “Outstanding Arizona Waters” protections for nearly 36 miles of the Upper Verde River and added safeguards for 11.7 miles of Sycamore Creek. Data Center Fight: AG Kris Mayes backed a statewide moratorium on new data centers, citing power and water strain amid Colorado River cuts. Manufacturing Workforce Push: ASU is a partner in the White House’s new Foundry School, aimed at training 3.8M workers for advanced manufacturing. Health Guidance: Major medical groups urged updated fall flu and COVID shots as RSV also rises, aiming to reduce confusion from shifting federal advice. Wild Horses Genetics: UArizona and NAU won a $325K grant for a noninvasive two-year DNA study of the Salt River wild horses. Chip Tariffs: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed Phase Two semiconductor tariffs with a “build in the U.S., pay nothing” exemption formula.