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Arizona schools face $866M funding risk over DEI training standards
Key Points: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne wants to revise teacher training standards due to federal funding concerns President Trump’s order requires states to remove “diversity, equity, and inclusion” references […]
Dealt in the desert: Operation Royal Flush and Arizona’s gambling past
Key Points: FBI agents seized illegal gambling machines from Native American casinos in Arizona in 1992 The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation blocked the agents, leading to a three-week standoff Arizona’s […]
Feds fund ‘smart wall’ in Southwest to strengthen border security
Key Points:Â The Department of Homeland Security is spending $4.5 billion to fund a smart wall along the Southwest border The smart wall is a combination of technology, including motion […]
Arizona invests in infrastructure for flying cars
Key Points: State leaders want to position the state to be at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility Sen. David Farnsworth has been meeting with industry leaders to discuss the […]
Groundwater protections sought in La Paz County amid lawsuit
Key Points: Public nuisance lawsuit at crossroads on attorney general’s authority to sue Litigation stands to impact potential state regulation of basin Outcome could impact extent of oversight on agricultural […]
Arizona governor says state lacks resources to replace food stamp cuts
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs says state cannot backfill food stamp benefits amid government shutdown Nearly 900,000 Arizonans rely on food stamps, including over 367,000 children Arizona food banks face […]
Arizona water authority scrambles to protect $400 million water fund before tough budget year
Key Points: Arizona’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority faces a tough budget year with limited funds Lawmakers have cut or clawed back promised funds, leaving the agency with less than $400 […]
Clean Elections Commission imposes $10,000 fine on Arizona lawmaker
Key Points: Arizona Rep. Anna Abeytia fined $10,000 Democratic lawmaker failed to file timely campaign finance reports Commissioners consider rule change to limit payments to family members for services The […]
ACC lacks authority to exempt power plant from environmental review
Key Points: A judge ruled the Arizona Corporation Commission lacked authority to reverse a decision from the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee The decision revolved around a plan […]
Arizona’s GOP chair enters CD1 race despite Republican criticism
Key Points: State Republican chair Gina Swoboda is running in the 2026 race for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Despite Trump’s endorsement, Swoboda faces opposition from fellow Republicans Several Democrats are […]
Monica Garnes of Fry’s Food Stores named Arizona’s Woman of the Year
Key Points:Â Arizona Capitol Times honors 33 women leaders in various fields Monica Garnes named Woman of the Year, leading 130 Fry’s Food Stores Winners spanned ten categories across various […]
Hobbs considers leaving National Governors Association
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs may cancel National Governors Association membership Hobbs questions whether the association still serves Democratic interests Governor’s decision on NGA membership is independent of Trump’s National […]
