Recent Articles from Reagan Priest Arizona Capitol Times
Clean energy majority takes over SRP board, Turning Point falls short
Key Points: A clean energy slate of candidates will control the Salt River Project board Turning Point-backed candidates fell short despite massive investments The results could foreshadow the outcome of […]
Attorney General Mayes sparks turf war with Arizona Corporation Commission
Key Points: Attorney General Kris Mayes is challenging several recent Corporation Commission decisions Commissioners say Mayes is infringing on their authority to set utility rates The battle is likely to […]
Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say
Key Points: Colorado River negotiations remain deadlocked Business leaders are working with city officials to explore water solutions Leaders are trying to strike a balance between pragmatism and urgency Arizona’s […]
Governor unveils state strategic energy plan
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs rolled out an energy report addressing data center growth, energy demand The report was generated through the “herculean effort” of state energy stakeholders Hobbs urged […]
Fontes lacked authority to OK Arizona Independent Party name change, judge rules
Key Points: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes erred when he approved a political party name change Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said Fontes allowed a “political bait and […]
Fontes lacked authority to approve Arizona Independent Party name change, judge rules
Key Points: Secretary of State Adrian Fontes erred when he approved a party name change Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said Fontes allowed a “political bait and switch” […]
Arizona lawyers up for potential Colorado River court battle
Key Points: The Arizona Department of Water Resources has retained the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell The announcement comes as negotiations over Colorado River sharing remain stalled Despite pleas from […]
A crack in Arizona’s Colorado River front
Key Points: Arizona leaders are anxious amid stalled Colorado River negotiations Some Republicans are splitting hairs with Gov. Katie Hobbs over what to do next One lawmaker is accusing his […]
Arizona leaders struggle to find compromise on rising energy costs
Key Points: Energy bill affordability is top of mind for Arizona leaders Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature disagree on how to lower costs Gov. Katie Hobbs is unlikely to […]
Hobbs announces new director of government efficiency initiative
Key Points: Amy Edwards Holmes is the new director of the Arizona Capacity and Efficiency Initiative Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the ACE Initiative in her State of the State address […]
ACC approves hefty water rate hike for Eloy retirement community
Key Points: Arizona Corporation Commission voted 3-2 in favor of the rate hike Robson Ranch residents fought against the increase for months The new owner of the utilities says the […]
Tom Buschatzke: Keeping Arizona’s faucets functioning
Editor’s Note: This Q&A originally published in the Nov. 22, 2024, print edition of the Arizona Capitol Times. It is republished here in light of Tom Buschatzke’s role in the […]


















