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Aug 24, 2026

Mayes’ investigation findings relieve pressure on Hobbs campaign, consultants say

AG Kris Mayes cleared Gov. Katie Hobbs of any criminal wrongdoing in the Sunshine Residential pay-to-play scandal, giving the governor’s reelection campaign relief.

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Aug 23, 2026

Arizona seeks California water amid Colorado River cuts

Arizona is pursuing two projects to bring up to 200,000 acre-feet of new water into the state by tapping supplies in Mexico and California.

Aug 23, 2026

Hobbs pauses Salt River horse removals through 2027

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs halted removals of Salt River horses and ordered a genetic viability study Horse advocates and lawmakers claim the victory after months of grassroots work A […]

Aug 21, 2026

Mayes won’t charge Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations, but urges reforms

AG Kris Mayes will not bring criminal charges against Gov. Katie Hobbs in connection with an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving a state contractor.

Aug 21, 2026

Arizona avoids ‘draconian’ Colorado River cuts — for now

The federal government will adopt Arizona’s preferred plan for Colorado River reductions over the next two years, but more drastic cuts could still be on the horizon. 

Aug 21, 2026

Arizona cities to push a short-term rental ballot referral next session

Arizona municipalities will push for regulations on short-term rentals during the next legislative session.

Aug 20, 2026

A Sun City West resident had problems with her HOA, so she wrote a bill

When Sun City West resident Caroline Trotter clashed with her Homeowners Association, she did something many might not think to do: She took her fight to the Legislature.

Aug 20, 2026

New Arizona law limits custody for domestic abusers

A new state law is designed to make it difficult, if not impossible, for those who commit domestic violence to get custody of their children.

Rows of solar panels sit at Orsted's Eleven Mile Solar Center lithium-ion battery storage energy facility, Feb. 29, 2024, in Coolidge, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Aug 20, 2026

Arizona’s solar industry facing mounting backlash

Republican lawmakers, state regulators and some utility companies have historically been unfriendly to solar. That opposition is only increasing.

Aug 19, 2026

Court OKs ballot language on election law initiative

The Arizona Supreme Court won't order Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to recraft his description of a ballot measure that, if approved, would make some major changes in state election practices.

Aug 19, 2026

Susan Nicolson: How a small department keeps Arizona real estate fraud at bay

As the commissioner of the Department of Real Estate, Susan Nicolson keeps an eye on real estate fraud while overseeing thousands of real estate licensees.

Aug 19, 2026

Autonomous trucks prompt pushback as states write rules

The autonomous truck industry says driverless semis save lives and addresses a driver shortage. Critics counter that they pose a danger and will replace jobs. 

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