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ACC approves hefty water rate hike for Eloy retirement community
Key Points: Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the rate hike Robson Ranch residents fought against the increase for months The new owner of the utilities says the […]
GOP leaders appeal judge’s ruling on transgender birth certificates
Key Points: Judge rules law requiring surgery for birth certificate change unlawful Ruling requires health department to recognize doctors’ statements The reason: Unamended birth certificates could lead to forced privacy […]
Highway renaming sparks debate over Trump and Epstein files in Arizona Senate
Key Points: Sen. Wendy Rogers wants to rename a state road as the Donald J. Trump Highway Proposal sparked debate over life and actions of the President Legislators are also […]
Permitting reform is a hot topic. Here’s why it’s right for homeowners.
It’s only March and temperatures in Arizona already have topped 90 degrees. If you’re hoping your HVAC system holds up, you’re not alone. Replacing it would be costly. It also […]
Arizona lawmakers move to ban Sharia law in state courts
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers move to ban Sharia law recognition Existing Arizona law already prohibits foreign laws Critics argue the bill targets and discriminates against the Muslim religion State lawmakers […]
Arizona classrooms see just .52 cents of every dollar spent on education
Key Points: Only 52.1 cents of every education dollar reaches the classroom Arizona’s instructional spending is the lowest in two decades Arizona’s per-student spending is $4,503 less than the national […]
GOP plan to eliminate state taxes on home sales sparks Democrat backlash
Key Points:Â Republican senators approve plan to exempt capital gains tax on home sales Current law exempts first $250,000 of gain for single individual, $500,000 for couples Arizona’s average home […]
Arizona’s small business community needs relief from rising credit card fees
During her State of the State address in January, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs urged lawmakers to prioritize legislation that makes life more affordable for everyday consumers. The focus is welcome. […]
Arizona bill to cap corporate home ownership sidelined without committee hearing
Key Points:Â Arizona won’t cap corporate ownership of homes this year Rep. Jeff Weninger declines to give bill a hearing Rep. Nick Kupper plans to reintroduce the proposal in 2027 […]
Arizona’s top election official challenges federal bid for voter registration data
Key Points:Â Secretary of State Adrian Fontes wants a federal judge to throw out efforts by the Trump administration to force him to turn over voter registration and election records […]
Court ruling: Cities can’t enforce prevailing wage on government contracts
Key Points:Â Arizona Court of Appeals rules against prevailing wages That means cities cannot require out-of-state companies to pay local minimum wages The court says voters’ approval of minimum wage […]
Tom Buschatzke: Keeping Arizona’s faucets functioning
Editor’s Note: This Q&A originally published in the Nov. 22, 2024, print edition of the Arizona Capitol Times. It is republished here in light of Tom Buschatzke’s role in the […]
