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Bill Gates: Arizona’s elections from the outside looking in
After overseeing some of the most closely watched elections in the nation, former Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates now gets to watch them from the outside.
Marshall Trimble: A piece of Arizona history
State Historian Marshall Trimble was born and raised in Arizona. He taught Arizona history to school children and college students. He travelled around the state and struck up conversations at […]
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 […]
Give me liberty, or give me… a preventable outbreak
An effort to amend the Arizona Constitution (HCR 2056) with the “right to refuse medical mandates,” was introduced this legislative session but has since stalled. However, a related bill, HB […]
Maren Mahoney: Creating a more resilient Arizona
Maren Mahoney is the director of Gov. Katie Hobbs’ Office of Resiliency, a climate-focused reimagining of the state’s energy office. Since taking the helm in 2023, Mahoney has guided the […]
Gregg Leslie: A lifelong fight for the First Amendment
As the executive director of Arizona State University’s First Amendment Clinic, law professor Gregg Leslie has helped journalists navigate legal battles for decades. The clinic started in 2018, but Leslie’s […]
A good election features accuracy of results, Arizonans say in survey
Key Points: A survey shows a majority of Arizonans value accuracy over speed in election results Panelists encouraged people and candidates to learn about the election process to understand why […]
A $25 minimum wage for Phoenix airport service workers is a win for Arizona
The cost of living crisis isn’t letting up and hardworking Arizonans tell me they’re scared. I get it. Rent is soaring. Groceries cost more than ever. People are worried about […]
Charli Turner Thorne: A lifelong learner and teacher
As the winningest coach in Arizona State University’s women’s basketball history, Charli Turner Thorne has nothing to prove. After working as a head coach for 25 years, Turner Thorne retired […]
Barry Aarons: Legendary lobbyist tells all
With 55 years of experience lobbying at the state Capitol, Barry Aarons, with his signature bow tie, is one of the most recognizable lobbyists in Arizona. From starting as a […]
New law prohibits overnight protests and encampments on Arizona campuses
Key Points: New law bans overnight encampments on campus Law was introduced in response to pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests last year State university officials say current campus use policies align […]
Spring cleaning: Arizona’s big 3 universities announce renovations
Key Points: All three Arizona public universities provided updates for projects across their campuses. ASU plans to spend $676 million on seven projects, UofA is spending $335 million on four […]
