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economy
November 4, 2026
Prop 316 passes, will limit grocery taxes in Arizona municipalities
Arizona voters approved a ballot initiative that will cap local governments’ taxes on grocery items, the Associated Press projects.
Home news
November 4, 2026
Democrat Nick Mansour leading race for state treasurer
Democrats are poised to snag a statewide office that has eluded them for generations if Nick Mansour can hold onto his lead in the Arizona treasurer’s race.
Home news
November 4, 2026
Democrat in lead over incumbent for mine inspector
Democrat Brian Matlock was leading the race for Arizona mine inspector as of Tuesday night, with a strong lead over Republican incumbent Les Presmyk.
Featured News
October 28, 2026
Cities face financial, political obstacles in replacing lost Colorado River water
Bringing new water sources online is expensive, forcing Arizona cities and residents to foot the bill if lawmakers don’t make sizable investments.
Featured News
October 28, 2026
Water settlement would be game-changer for northeastern Arizona tribes, experts argue
Leaders from three tribes in northeastern Arizona urged Congress on Wednesday to pass legislation settling their water rights, saying the agreement would ensure their access to the vital resource and provide greater certainty for water users across the Colorado River basin.
Featured News
October 19, 2026
With water policy an election issue, experts hope attention will spur solutions
Partisanship in the Legislature has already weakened the state’s ability to reach water policy solutions, experts say.
Featured News
October 8, 2026
Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority CEO, named Arizona Woman of the Year
Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, was named Woman of the Year on Thursday at the Arizona Capitol Times’ 2026 Arizona Women Achievers award ceremony at the Arizona Biltmore.
Featured News
September 30, 2026
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.
Featured News
September 25, 2026
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.
Recent news
September 22, 2026
Arizona mail voting could change after midterms
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration's proposed mail-in voting rules, but the practice could face new restrictions after November.Â
Featured News
September 16, 2026
DES, Legislature bracing for added SNAP costs
The Department of Economic Security’s wants more funding to reduce its payment error rate and improve SNAP program efficiency.
