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Apr 9, 2026

Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona as judge denies injunction

Key Points: Federal judge allows Arizona to prosecute online gambling site Kalshi Kalshi claims its activities are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Kalshi faces 20 criminal charges, including […]

Apr 9, 2026

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 […]

Apr 9, 2026

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 […]

Apr 8, 2026

Arizona bill aims to limit wolf restoration efforts

Key Points: Arizona lawmaker compares Mexican gray wolf to Little Red Riding Hood predator Lawmakers debate whether to preserve Mexican gray wolf in Arizona Arizona currently has 124 Mexican gray […]

Apr 8, 2026

Hobbs vetoes bill linking contraception education to adoption

Key Points: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes HB2040 HB2040 would have linked adoption information to contraception and STI discussions Hobbs increases financial support for foster care families and children Arizona […]

Apr 7, 2026

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 […]

Apr 7, 2026

Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year

Key Points: Arizona House measure on short-term rentals likely dead for the year Rep. Selina Bliss’s House Bill 2429 missed key deadlines in the state Senate The bill aimed to […]

Apr 7, 2026

Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger

Key Points: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks $972,000 from Kroger and Albertsons States spent $10.3 million in legal fees blocking the proposed merger Arizona held town halls to gauge […]

Apr 6, 2026

An embattled I-11: Lawmaker pushes for expedited freeway construction amid environmental challenge

Key Points: Arizona lawmaker Rep. Matt Gress proposes segmenting Interstate 11 construction Gress aims to expedite studies halted due to environmental concerns litigation Opponents argue the project promotes urban sprawl […]

Apr 6, 2026

Trump admin. sues Ariz., Con.., Ill. over prediction markets

Key Points: All three states have taken action against Kalshi or Polymarket Prediction market operators say they should be regulated by the CFTC There are at least 30 lawsuits between […]

Apr 5, 2026

A century of service — Arizona News Service covers the Capitol, and always has

A lot can happen in 100 years. Just look around. It’s an ever-changing landscape. But one constant that continues to provide a wealth of information on the Capitol scene — […]

Apr 4, 2026

Proposed Arizona dental law may leave some students in limbo

Key Points: A law passed last year to help the dental health care professional shortage, but has excluded some students Students who graduate from non-accredited dental assistant schools have to […]

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