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

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.

Rows of solar panels sit at Orsted's Eleven Mile Solar Center lithium-ion battery storage energy facility, Feb. 29, 2024, in Coolidge, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

agencies August 20, 2026

Arizona’s solar industry facing mounting backlash

Republican lawmakers, state regulators and some utility companies have historically been unfriendly to solar. That opposition is only increasing.

courts August 12, 2026

Biggs and Petersen eye Arizona judiciary, redistricting commission

The Republicans running to flip Arizona’s governor and attorney general offices are framing the races as a chance to reshape the state’s judiciary.

Capitol Insiders August 11, 2026

Athena Salman: Defending abortion rights after Proposition 139

Athena Salman left the Arizona Legislature in 2024 to pursue an ambitious goal: enshrining a right to abortion into the state’s Constitution.

Hobbs makes it official: Former Mesa Mayor John Giles is her pick for lieutenant governor

Gov. Katie Hobbs ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday by confirming that she has selected former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate.

Hobbs, Biggs launch attack-filled Arizona governor’s race

The race between Gov. Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs took no time turning negative.

Arizona facing deep Colorado River cuts under ‘unacceptable’ federal plan

Federal regulators will drastically reduce Colorado River allocations to Lower Basin states, including Arizona, leaving Upper Basin states relatively unscathed.

Biggs taps former Sen. Kerr as his running mate in gubernatorial race

Congressman Andy Biggs has selected former state Sen. Sine Kerr to serve as his running mate and potentially Arizona’s first lieutenant governor.

Arizona Corporation Commission primary exposes Republican rift

Myers and his supporters are criticizing the interest groups that backed Heap’s campaign.

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