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GOP candidates get ‘shout out’ from Trump at Turning Point rally, but no formal endorsement
Key Points: President Donald Trump gave shout outs, not endorsements, to down ballot Republicans Elected Republicans coalesced around gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs Remarks targeted Democrats, emphasized governor’s race […]
New campaign targets Israel anti-boycott law on First Amendment grounds
Key Points: Arizona anti-boycott Israel law faces First Amendment campaign challenge Campaign seeks repeal through lawsuits, lobbying, ballot initiative Attempts to repeal the law through legislature out of the question […]
Arizona’s next economic chapter depends on moving what we build
For more than three decades working in industrial real estate and supply chain logistics, I have seen one principle hold true in every successful market: strong economies are built on […]
‘Independent’ candidate for governor survives legal challenges
Key Points: No Labels candidate Hugh Lytle survives legal challenge, secures spot on ballot Litigation over signatures and petition circulators, incorrect address fail Lytle must now make it through primary […]
Arizona’s growth is accelerating; zoning clarity needs to keep pace
Phoenix had an estimated 1.67 million residents in 2025, reinforcing its position as the fifth-largest city in the United States and a major driver of regional economic growth. However, there’s […]
Bipartisan disappointment over school safety fund prompts call for change
Key Points: Lawmakers unhappy with school safety fund’s effectiveness $26 million allocated for communication systems since 2019 Auditors found most agencies did not follow procurement requirements Republican and Democratic lawmakers […]
APS settles with attorney general over alleged heat-related death
Key Points: Attorney General Kris Mayes secures settlement with APS after heat death Agreement requires temperature-based disconnection rules, customer assistance Mayes urges statewide reforms, clashes with ACC on oversight failures […]
A Capitol moment: Y2K and Gov. Jane Hull’s veto prowess
“The year 2000 computer bug inconvenienced a customer at the Motor Vehicle Division. And that was about it.” While that diagnosis may be a bit glib, that’s what former Arizona […]
Drones could soon be banned from hovering over Arizona’s live events
Key Points: Bill would block drones over ticketed entertainment events Cardinals, D-Backs support measure GOP lawmaker raises First Amendment issues It’s being promoted as a measure to protect public safety. […]
How much money did citizens in your state lose to cryptocurrency fraud last year?
Key Points: Americans lost over $11 billion in cryptocurrency crimes California reported the most crypto crimes and dollars lost Twenty-three states have enacted crypto ATM regulation laws to curb fraud […]
A Petersen AG nomination would be an early victory for Democrats
A.R.S. § 41-191 clearly states that Arizona’s attorney general “shall have been for not less than five years immediately preceding the date of taking office a practicing attorney before […]
