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Keeper of the Trees: Alison Faller oversees Arizona’s Magnificent Tree Program
Large trees might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Arizona, but the state’s diverse landscapes are home to trees and cacti that have survived for generations and, in some cases, since statehood.
Just a few seats could flip control of Arizona’s Legislature
Most of Arizona’s legislative districts aren’t expected to be competitive this November, but a handful of closely contested races could determine which party controls the Legislature in 2027.
Prop 144 puts Arizona mail voting in the spotlight
Arizona voters could enshrine a requirement to present identification when casting a ballot into the Constitution this November.
Arizona’s groundwater future hinges on 2026 election
Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates have starkly different views on groundwater regulation. Meanwhile, local communities aren't waiting for legislative action.
A third of Maricopa voting sites banning electioneering
Some property owners have experienced property damage or other problems. Others simply don't want their facilities to become sites of political activity.
Fontes and Kolodin trade insults with some policy sprinkled in
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and Republican state Rep. Alexander Kolodin debated in the race for Arizona’s top elections official.
Treasurer race gets personal as candidates cast doubt on the other’s integrity
Personal attacks from both candidates for state treasurer have turned the typically under-the-radar race into a contentious fight.
‘Predator protector’ accusations cast long shadow over governor’s race
Consultants say both campaigns, by accusing each other of 'protecting' predators, are relying on attacks rather than talking about voters’ top concerns.
School districts grapple with higher fuel costs
A month into the school year, districts across the nation are straining over the high cost of diesel used to keep hundreds of thousands of buses on the road.
AZ Supreme Court tosses lawsuit against Payson due to apparent typo
If you're going to sue the government, you'd better make sure you — or your attorney — have a good proofreader.
Pinal County sheriff accuses Flock of ‘dishonesty’ about its cameras
Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple accused surveillance technology company Flock Safety of “disinformation … and dishonesty” about its cameras in Senate testimony on Wednesday.
Sybil Francis seeks to empower voters’ voices through public opinion polling
Sybil Francis, president and CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, has spent more than two decades leading one of the state’s top public policy think tanks studying what Arizonans want from their government and communities.
