Recent Articles from Jamar Younger Arizona Capitol Times
Land Department can ban powered paragliding, review council says
Key Points The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council says the Arizona State Land Department can ban powered paragliding on state trust land A local paraglider asked the council to review the […]
As competition for AI investment heats up, state leaders should clear the way for opportunity and growth
State leaders across the country find themselves in a critical moment — one where decisions about how to regulate emerging technologies and shore up grids and infrastructure to power them […]
ACC greenlights energy agreement for TEP to power Project Blue data center
Key Points The Arizona Corporation Commission approved an energy supply agreement between Tucson Electric Power and the developers of a controversial data center Developers of the data center have been […]
Construction of border wall faces another challenge, more controversy
Key highlights: New report says Congress did not act illegally to give Homeland Security authority to waive environmental laws to build the wall Center for Biological Diversity wants judge to […]
Attorney General Kris Mayes sues online retail giant Temu
Key Highlights: Suit alleges laundry list violations of Arizona Consumer Fraud Act Mayes accuses China-based company of selling counterfeit items Investigators found company secretly gathers personal information from users’ phones […]
State budget facing ‘cliff in federal funding’
Key Highlights: Despite uncertain economy, Gov.Hobbs determined to cut taxes Curbing universal vouchers for private and parochial schools is in Hobbs’ sites The governor didn’t provide details on what programs […]
Experts: elections seem more legitimate when you win
Key Points: State election integrity polls high among Republicans and Democrats Independent voters have grown more skeptical due to distrust of Trump Republican lawmakers still push reforms of election system […]
Scottsdale residents file lawsuit against proposed Axon headquarters
Key Points: A citizen group has filed a challenge to a law allowing Axon to build its global headquarters The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the law Axon says the […]
Scottsdale takes first legal step to block Axon headquarters project
Key Points: The Scottsdale City Council voted to challenge state law Law allows Axon to build its global headquarters in the city Citizen group also preparing to take action against […]
Schools welcome new law that restricts cell phone use
Key Points: A new law requires school districts to create policies restricting the use of cell phones and social media The law provides flexibility on how schools can implement their […]
GOP leadership threatens Ortiz with expulsion over ICE posts
Key Points: Sen. Jake Hoffman filed an ethics complaint against Sen. Analise Ortiz Hoffman has criticized Ortiz for posting the location of ICE agents on social media Ortiz has been […]
Senator plans to revive school safety bill after fatal stabbing
Key Points: Sen. Shawnna Bolick will likely bring back school safety data bill Bill would require schools to post safety data online The bill failed in the House after passing […]

















