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Oct 16, 2026

Arizona joins Nevada lawsuit to block federally imposed Colorado River cuts

Arizona has joined Nevada in suing the federal government to block cuts to the Lower Basin’s Colorado River water supply, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Friday.

Oct 16, 2026

Scottsdale Superintendent Scott Menzel on the changing school landscape

The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board voted 3-2 last week to close two schools because of declining enrollment. 

Oct 16, 2026

Corporation Commission race draws unusual attention over utility costs and data centers

As affordability remains a top issue for Arizona voters heading into the midterm election, one down-ballot race could let them weigh in on the cost of electricity, water and natural gas. 

Oct 15, 2026

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.

Oct 15, 2026

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. 

Oct 14, 2026

Arizona, other states sue OpenAI alleging harms to the public

Attorneys General accuse the company's chatbot of harming children by providing dangerous medical advice, encouraging self-harm.

Oct 14, 2026

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.

Oct 14, 2026

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.

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Oct 13, 2026

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.

Oct 12, 2026

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.

Oct 12, 2026

Arizona cities, districts sue over soaring fire truck costs, delays

Arizona cities and fire districts are sounding the alarm over what they call fire truck manufacturers’ monopolistic control of the market, driving up prices and delaying deliveries.

Oct 12, 2026

Giles says attention over traffic citations is ‘out of touch’ politics

The nominee for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket is brushing aside multiple speeding tickets he got while mayor of Mesa.

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