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Trump goes on offense as prediction market lawsuits multiply
Key Points States are defending their jurisdiction over prediction markets in court The CFTC has historically avoided regulating sports betting, gambling The agency was greatly impacted by the Trump admin. […]
Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content
Key Points: Arizona politicians are increasingly using AI-generated content in campaigns Some candidates are weaponizing AI to target their political opponents Arizona laws on AI use in elections are relatively […]
Trump administration backs state GOP proof of citizenship push
Key Points: Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to let Arizona block voters without proof of citizenship Arizona wants to regularly check voter rolls and purge non-citizens from registration Arizona’s […]
Senate advances new regulations for vapes and e-cigarettes
Key Points: Bipartisan coalition seeks new regulations over vape industry Some Democrats says the bill doesn’t go far enough HB 4001 awaits final House approval before going to governor Arizona […]
Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
Goldwater Institute challenges state tax credit for Arizona movie producers
Key Points Appeal claims tax credit violates Gift Clause Attorney says state actually loses money through tax incentivization State position is that filming movies, videos and commercials generates tax revenue […]
Can state election officials still exercise their free speech rights?
Key Points: Arizona election officials may face conflict of interest concerns Secretary Adrian Fontes endorses candidate who filed campaign finance complaint Arizona law does not bar election officials from endorsing […]
Dueling initiatives compete for new accountability in Arizona’s ESA program
Key Points: School voucher reform plans aim to curb costs and provide accountability Critics argue the plans lack funding, violating a constitutional requirement State schools chief Tom Horne opposes both […]
Rachel Walden: Digging into the data at the Arizona Corporation Commission
In 2024, Rachel Walden went from school board member to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Now, over a year into the role, she’s serving as the commission’s vice chair and bringing […]
Affordable housing advocates hold out for a Hail Mary
Key Points: Rural housing tax credit would help local economies, backer says Several bills considered as possible budget measures Some advocates fear lawmakers need a break from housing issues Arizona’s […]
Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education
Key Points: About 52% of Arizona lawmakers have one or more ties to education, according to their biographies Despite that, Arizona ranks below the national average for per-pupil spending Lawmakers, […]
How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work?
Key Points: APS and TEP are seeking formula rates to allow annual adjustments instead of periodic large hikes Supporters say it reduces regulatory lag, critics warn of weak consumer protections […]
