Joey Chenoweth, Arizona Capitol Times

Joey Chenoweth

Joey Chenoweth is an award-winning journalist and editor in Arizona who takes pride in connecting audiences with stories that matter. He earned a degree in journalism and political science from Northern Arizona University, where he served as associate editor of The Lumberjack student newspaper before starting his own independent news site. After graduating in 2012, Chenoweth spent 14 years in Pinal County covering the spectrum of topics from government to sports while also leading a newsroom for the PinalCentral digital news network to provide a trusted media presence in numerous communities. He lives in Casa Grande with his wife and 3-year-old daughter. He enjoys movies, sports and whatever a constantly-changing toddler is into at the moment.

Recent Articles from Joey Chenoweth, Arizona Capitol Times

Opinion September 25, 2026

Arizona’s economy starts with our youngest children

When Arizona business leaders talk about our state's economic future, the conversation usually turns to jobs, water, workforce development, infrastructure and our ability to compete for new investment.

DIGITAL EDITION September 25, 2026

Arizona Capitol Times – September 25, 2026

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Grand Canyon National Park, shuttle buses

Opinion September 22, 2026

Conservation Is a conservative principle

In politics, it often feels as though common ground is in short supply. But in Arizona, a bedrock principle continues to bridge our deepest political divides: the fundamental duty to steward our public lands and protect the water that makes life in the desert possible.

Home news September 22, 2026

Governors from both parties urge Congress to regulate AI before it’s too late

A growing chorus of red and blue state governors is urging Congress to regulate frontier artificial intelligence, as concerns intensify over the technology’s potential to cause catastrophic harm.

Biggs lists tax cuts, ESA support among priorities if elected governor

Gubernatorial hopeful Andy Biggs made a series of promises Tuesday of what he intends to do should he win the governor's race.

education September 21, 2026

Ruiz, Yee spar over school choice, diversity initiatives in latest debate

The two candidates agreed more accountability is needed for the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program, but differed in the details.

Conservationists worry Trump may prematurely strip Mexican gray wolf protections

President Donald Trump's executive order reviewing the status of Mexican gray wolves on the Endangered Species List comes despite the species’ population count falling short of the minimum requirement.

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courts September 20, 2026

AZ Supreme Court strengthens legal recourse for those seeking public records

Government entities can be held liable if they destroy records they know have been requested, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled.

Data center tax breaks lose favor in state capitals

The push to reconsider tax incentives for data centers is spreading to more states with no signs of letting up.

DIGITAL EDITION September 18, 2026

Arizona Capitol Times – September 18, 2026

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Opinion September 17, 2026

Polls don’t vote. Voters do.

Arizona has entered polling season, with six surveys measuring the governor’s race this week, followed by a chorus of instant statistical experts — many using numbers the way a drunk uses a lamppost: more for support than illumination.

Opinion September 16, 2026

This Constitution Day, let’s assert states’ rights to regulate election spending

More than 40 years ago, Barry Goldwater correctly understood both the corrosive effect of money in politics and the vital importance of state sovereignty in our system.

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