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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.
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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
