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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 […]
Legislature’s data center conversations miss water angle
Key Points: There are no active bills on data center water use Business advocates say water is a ‘moot point’ Environmental groups at least want water reporting requirements As Arizona […]
New nuclear projects see bipartisan support in Arizona
Key Points: Arizona leaders express support for new nuclear energy projects Corporation Commission hopes to see development by 2035 High costs and “NIMBYism” could delay nuclear deployment There appears to […]
Republicans look to speed up small modular nuclear reactor construction in Arizona
Key Points: GOP lawmakers introduce six bills to accelerate small modular nuclear reactor development The bills preempt county governments from prohibiting SMR construction Opponents argue SMRs will not be ready […]
GOP lawmakers resurrect 87 bills previously vetoed by Hobbs
Key Points: Republican lawmakers have reintroduced 87 previously vetoed bills this session Hobbs’ office said the resurrected bills are “frustrating” and “political theater” The resurrected bills are among the record-breaking […]
Taylor Robson quits Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Karrin Taylor Robson ended her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor Taylor Robson warned Republicans must avoid a “divisive primary” U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert […]
2nd lawsuit filed against AHCCCS over autism therapy contract dispute
Key Points: Parents of 11 children filed a class action lawsuit against the state’s Medicaid agency The complaint accuses the agency of unlawfully approving changes to provider networks The dispute […]
GOP says State Land Department needs ‘complete overhaul’
Key Points: GOP lawmakers want to institute reforms at the State Land Department An auditor general’s report on the agency found 51 areas in need of improvement Gov. Katie Hobbs […]
Jennifer Loredo: Leading on policy in the Governor’s Office
After starting out as a legislative intern in 2000, Jennifer Loredo worked her way up to leading policy work in Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration. Now, as deputy chief of staff […]
Political violence top of mind for Legislature this session
Key Points: Lawmakers are introducing bills to offer more protections against political violence One bill would allow candidates to spend campaign cash on security expenses Other bills would increase penalties […]
Independent Party ‘disruptor’ enters race for governor
Key Points: Hugh Lytle is running for governor as an Arizona Independent Party candidate Independents are unlikely to be elected, but could play spoiler to other candidates Gov. Katie Hobbs’ […]
Data centers, renewables and reliability are energy hot topics at the Legislature
Key Points: Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are taking an interest in energy policy Nearly 40 bills related to data centers, renewables and energy reliability have been introduced […]
