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Arizona Capitol Times – March 14, 2026
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Senate OKs ballot measure to double lawmaker salaries
Key Points:Â Majority of Arizona state senators want to double their pay Senators claim higher pay will attract more diverse candidates Proposed pay hike would be tied to the consumer […]
Va.’s data center boom shows how hard it is for lawmakers to rein in industry
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a special State Affairs series highlighting energy policy dominating state legislative action this year. See the full list of stories here. Virginia is illustrating […]
Arizona officials urge counties to refuse grand jury subpoenas for voter records
Key Points: Arizona officials tell counties to refuse grand jury subpoenas for voter records Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes cite ongoing federal lawsuit Arizona officials […]
Electricity demand spurs states to find a way to meet the moment
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a special State Affairs series highlighting energy policy dominating state legislative action this year. See the full list of stories here. States are […]
Who pays for Arizona’s AI power boom?
In the Wild West that is the AI power boom, Arizona is attracting massive data centers, requiring as much as one gigawatt of power. The rush to attract these facilities […]
Maricopa County Board to decide replacement for Republican Rep. Joe Chaplik
Key Points: Legislative District 3 Republican precinct committeemen nominated three to potentially replace former state Rep. Joe Chaplik. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will decide among the nominees All […]
Pinal County residents could receive a $300 check if this measure passes
Key Points:Â Pinal County residents may get $300 check from state Senate Finance Committee votes to divide up sales tax funds Eligible residents may receive $300 checks starting October 15, […]
Data center growth threatens state climate goals
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a special State Affairs series highlighting energy policy dominating state legislative action this year. See the full list of stories here. Climate-conscious state lawmakers […]
Hobbs announces new director of government efficiency initiative
Key Points: Amy Edwards Holmes is the new director of the Arizona Capacity and Efficiency Initiative Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the ACE Initiative in her State of the State address […]
Arizona lawmakers should finish the job on expanding pharmacy care
Arizona lawmakers have an opportunity this year to expand access to care in a practical, common-sense way – and it’s an opportunity the state came very close to seizing last […]
HB2147 is bad news for Arizona’s hunters
The Arizona Senate has an opportunity to support deer hunters throughout Arizona as they consider the latest 2026 bills. One of the bills, HB2147, fundamentally alters the way that deer […]
