Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times//August 26, 2026//

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Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times//August 26, 2026//

Key Points: Arizonans continue to push back against automatic license plate reading technology State lawmakers are already planning to propose regulations in 2027 Two gubernatorial candidates are offering divergent approaches...

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