Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times

Reagan Priest

Reagan Priest covers the governor's office, state agencies and Corporation Commission for the Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs. Before joining the Capitol Times, Reagan worked on the state politics team at the Arizona Republic. She graduated with a Master's in Mass Communication from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2024. Reagan is originally from Boise, Idaho, but now calls downtown Phoenix home.

Recent Articles from Reagan Priest Arizona Capitol Times

agencies October 9, 2026

Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide

An Arizona Corporation Commissioner is questioning the authority of the body’s executive director after he terminated one of her staffers without her consent.

agencies October 9, 2026

Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates

Concerns about who will bear the financial burden of data centers are rising, but Corporation Commission candidates are split over whether Arizona ratepayers are footing the bill for large load user growth.

Tom Collins: Upholding the public’s right to know at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission

If you ask Tom Collins, the dream of the ‘90s isn’t only alive in Portland, but also at the Citizens Clean Elections Commission.

irrigation water on Gila River Indian Community

Arizona’s groundwater future hinges on 2026 election

Arizona’s gubernatorial candidates have starkly different views on groundwater regulation. Meanwhile, local communities aren't waiting for legislative action.

‘Predator protector’ accusations cast long shadow over governor’s race

Consultants say both campaigns, by accusing each other of 'protecting' predators, are relying on attacks rather than talking about voters’ top concerns.

agencies September 23, 2026

Prop. 141 could complicate Arizona’s highway funding conundrum

With Arizona’s primary source of highway improvement funds stalling, voters will be asked to close the door on one potential solution in November.

ACC commissioners face questions over utility bias

The Arizona Free Enterprise Club argued in an ACC filing that public criticism from two commissioners about the group and its political stances has led to bias.

2020 election, Maricopa County, Cyber Ninjas, Republican Party, GOP, ballots,

Arizona CEOs warn election disputes could hurt economy

Business leaders say contested elections create market volatility, investment decline and distrust in all institutions.

Heap skips back-to-back Corporation Commission debates

When candidates for two Arizona Corporation Commission seats assembled for back-to-back debates this week, one embattled contender was missing from both conversations.

agencies September 9, 2026

Big agency requests meet Arizona’s stagnant revenue picture

Arizona’s state agencies are shooting for the moon with funding requests for next year’s state budget, but a stagnant revenue picture may dash those dreams.

economy September 7, 2026

To build or not to build? Data center debate hits the campaign trail

The debate over skyrocketing data center growth is intensifying as Arizona’s political hopefuls hit the campaign trail and attempt to stake out their positions on one of the hottest issues in the midterm elections.

drought, Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado River, water cutbacks,

agencies September 1, 2026

Arizona prepares for deeper Colorado River water cuts

With Arizona facing Colorado River cuts, the region’s water experts are turning to both short-term reserves and long-term alternatives to prepare for a drier future.

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