Meet the 19-year-old ASU student running for Maricopa County office
At a time when many young people have become disillusioned with politics, Matta is hoping his candidacy inspires them to get involved.
Corporation Commissioner demands APS communications amid data center dispute
Corporation Commissioner Kevin Thompson wants to know what prompted a recent news investigation into who shoulders the energy costs of data centers.
Arizona employee health insurance costs are ‘out of control,’ lawmakers say
Rising healthcare costs and limited state budget reserves could lead to higher employee premiums, greater cost-sharing and other changes to the plan.
Hobbs allows expanded use of tax-free diesel for agricultural vehicles
Saying she's trying to cut costs for Arizonans, Gov. Katie Hobbs late Tuesday ordered state officials to temporarily stop enforcing laws that now bar farmers and ranchers from using cheaper "red dye diesel'' in the trucks they use to deliver agricultural products.
Attorneys for Lake, Finchem lose bid to avoid paying legal penalties
The Supreme Court won’t overturn penalties against attorneys for Kari Lake and Mark Finchem for a “frivolous” legal challenge to using voting machines.
Shrinking enrollment pushes states to rethink school funding
Public school enrollment is shrinking across the United States as fewer children are born, triggering a fiscal crisis for school districts and nudging state leaders to find solutions.
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.
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.
Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority CEO, named Arizona Woman of the Year
Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, was named Woman of the Year on Thursday at the Arizona Capitol Times’ 2026 Arizona Women Achievers award ceremony at the Arizona Biltmore.
Independents to be a deciding factor in CD1 race
Republican Jay Feely and Democrat Amish Shah both made appeals to independent voters during an Oct. 7 debate.
Arizona exploring long-term water importation options
Arizona is appraising five water importation projects that could help offset the state’s reduction in Colorado River water.
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.


















