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Mar 10, 2026

Who pays for Arizona’s AI power boom?

In the Wild West that is the AI power boom, Arizona is attracting massive data centers, requiring as much as one gigawatt of power.  The rush to attract these facilities […]

Mar 10, 2026

Arizona lawmakers should finish the job on expanding pharmacy care

Arizona lawmakers have an opportunity this year to expand access to care in a practical, common-sense way – and it’s an opportunity the state came very close to seizing last […]

Mar 9, 2026

HB2147 is bad news for Arizona’s hunters

The Arizona Senate has an opportunity to support deer hunters throughout Arizona as they consider the latest 2026 bills. One of the bills, HB2147, fundamentally alters the way that deer […]

Mar 9, 2026

When Washington cuts taxes for billionaires, Arizona pays the price

Funding for education and roads in Arizona is always under threat, and now Republicans in Congress have made revenue problems even worse for states like Arizona by passing the federal […]

Mar 6, 2026

Don’t let biomarker testing law be a missed opportunity for mental health care

I am what you might call a first responder in mental health — a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Gilbert, providing care to patients of all ages through a virtual […]

Mar 4, 2026

Permitting reform is a hot topic. Here’s why it’s right for homeowners.

It’s only March and temperatures in Arizona already have topped 90 degrees. If you’re hoping your HVAC system holds up, you’re not alone. Replacing it would be costly.  It also […]

Mar 2, 2026

Arizona’s small business community needs relief from rising credit card fees

During her State of the State address in January, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs urged lawmakers to prioritize legislation that makes life more affordable for everyday consumers. The focus is welcome. […]

Feb 27, 2026

We can barely survive, and APS wants more?

My husband and I have gotten used to living in the dark. We abide by a strict “one light at a time rule” in our home to keep our energy […]

mug shots
Feb 26, 2026

When minutes matter, policing can’t run on misinformation

I’ve worn a badge long enough to know that most people never see what happens after the headlines fade. They don’t sit with parents waiting for news of a missing […]

Feb 23, 2026

Arizona First policies are delivering results

When President Trump delivers his State of the Union address, he will highlight measurable shifts in public opinion on the issues voters say matter most.    In the last thirteen months, 372 miles of the […]

body cams, police, public records
Feb 20, 2026

Body cameras protect police and the public in Arizona’s new public safety reality

Arizona stands at the crossroads of immigration enforcement and community trust. As a border state, we often find ourselves at the center of national debates shaped by policies coming out […]

clean energy jobs, solar, Clean Jobs America report
Feb 19, 2026

Arizona’s economic momentum depends on smart energy policy

Electricity demand in Arizona is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with no indication it will slow. Projections show statewide electricity demand could increase by as much as 40% in the […]

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