Efficiency from all 7 basin states is the path forward
The Colorado River Basin was inhabited by indigenous people for thousands of years, using its water resources for farming and to support their communities. The river serves many more people […]
USMCA renewal is critical to Arizona and the nation
When the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced NAFTA in 2020, it did more than modernize a landmark yet outdated agreement. It established the framework for more than $1.8 trillion in […]
‘Premature graduation’ of students with disabilities challenged by parents, educators
Key Points: Parents say ‘premature graduation’ denies students with disabilities vital services State insists number of credits governs graduation and associated funding Advocates, board members push for flexibility and guidance […]
Arizona erases $40M in court fees for juvenile delinquents
Key Points: Courts vacate millions in debt from juveniles’ records Court’s reliance on AI automation maximized impact Advocates say weight lifted from juveniles, families Courts across Arizona have wiped nearly […]
Historic Phoenix neighborhood fears impact of new housing law
Key Points: Residents of historic Phoenix neighborhood seek exemption from new zoning law Law requires cities to allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in certain areas Phoenix residents are divided on […]
Experts: elections seem more legitimate when you win
Key Points: State election integrity polls high among Republicans and Democrats Independent voters have grown more skeptical due to distrust of Trump Republican lawmakers still push reforms of election system […]
Scottsdale residents file lawsuit against proposed Axon headquarters
Key Points: A citizen group has filed a challenge to a law allowing Axon to build its global headquarters The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the law Axon says the […]
Tucson attorney requests compensation for time wasted in Wadsack lawsuit
Key Points: Former state Sen. Justine Wadsack dropped her civil rights claim against Tucson Tucson attorney Joseph Williams seeks $7,838 in legal fees for time spent in preparation Wadsack failed […]
Arizona’s new laws bring changes to pet care, school meals and online age verification
Key Points:Â Bills signed into law in the spring legislative session go into effect on Sept. 26 The Arizona Healthy Foods Act requires schools to ban processed foods starting in […]
IRS denies tax refund for 750,000 Arizona residents
Key Points: IRS says 750,000 Arizonans not entitled to tax refund due to state lawmakers missing deadline Arizona’s $230 million rebate had no relation to COVID-19 costs, DOJ attorney tells […]
Efficiency, not water wars, can save the Colorado River
I write as a resident of Colorado, where every drop of the river matters to our farms, families, and future. I have no fiduciary interest in water. I don’t own […]
AG Kris Mayes faces setback in election fraud case
Key Points: Arizona Court of Appeals refuses to reinstate indictment against 11 fake electors Judge Kent Cattani says grand jurors were not given all necessary information Arizona Attorney General Kris […]


















