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Say hello to the ‘New’ guy: Comedian aims to shake up Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Fictional character New Amato enters Arizona governor’s race Amato takes aim at real politicians like Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs Votes for Amato likely won’t count, […]
Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content
Key Points: Arizona politicians are increasingly using AI-generated content in campaigns Some candidates are weaponizing AI to target their political opponents Arizona laws on AI use in elections are relatively […]
Rachel Walden: Digging into the data at the Arizona Corporation Commission
In 2024, Rachel Walden went from school board member to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Now, over a year into the role, she’s serving as the commission’s vice chair and bringing […]
How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work?
Key Points: APS and TEP are seeking formula rates to allow annual adjustments instead of periodic large hikes Supporters say it reduces regulatory lag, critics warn of weak consumer protections […]
APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase
Key Points:Â Arizona Public Service is requesting a 14% rate increase, potentially costing customers $240 more per year Ratepayers voiced extreme opposition to the rate increase during four hours of […]
Arizona governor announces ‘first-of-its-kind’ AI insurance review for state Medicaid program
Key Points: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System will use AI tool for prepayment claim review Hobbs announced the tool in response to a directive from the Centers for Medicare […]
What is a rate case? How TEP and APS seek utility rate increases
Key Points: APS and TEP are each asking for a 14% rate increases Increase could affect nearly 2 million Arizona customers Customers and consumer advocates are pushing back, but a […]
Hobbs vetoes ‘unbalanced and reckless’ Republican budget
Key Points: Hobbs vetoed the $17.9 billion Republican budget, calling it unworkable The deadlock centers on federal tax conformity and Proposition 123 With the Legislature recessing until June, a resolution […]
Maren Mahoney: Creating a more resilient Arizona
Maren Mahoney is the director of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ Office of Resiliency, a climate-focused reimagining of the state’s energy office. Since taking the helm in 2023, Mahoney has guided the […]
Housing Department nominee narrowly clears Senate committee
Key Points: Ruby Dhillon-Williams was narrowly approved by Senate DINO Republicans raised concern over past financial mismanagement at ADOH Dhillon-Williams’ nomination will go before full Senate for final vote The […]
Hobbs declares bill moratorium until Republicans publicly produce a budget plan
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs is pledging to veto all bills until Republicans release a budget The moratorium comes three weeks after Hobbs called off negotiations Republicans say Prop. 123 […]
Diane Brown: Promoting pragmatism over partisanship with PIRG
Diane Brown has spent the past four decades advocating for consumers with the Public Interest Research Group. Twenty of those years have been spent in the Grand Canyon state, where […]
