Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times

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

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.

Arizona lawmakers eye Flock camera rules in 2027

A bipartisan group of Arizona lawmakers is expected to take aim at Flock cameras next year as public backlash against automatic license plate readers continues to grow.

Mayes’ investigation findings relieve pressure on Hobbs campaign, consultants say

AG Kris Mayes cleared Gov. Katie Hobbs of any criminal wrongdoing in the Sunshine Residential pay-to-play scandal, giving the governor’s reelection campaign relief.

Arizona avoids ‘draconian’ Colorado River cuts — for now

The federal government will adopt Arizona’s preferred plan for Colorado River reductions over the next two years, but more drastic cuts could still be on the horizon.