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Push to regulate AI in health care gains steam in states
States ramped up efforts to regulate artificial intelligence in health care this year, moving from exploratory debates to concrete legislation. Lawmakers in 46 states introduced more than 250 bills addressing […]
Judge denies sanctions against Wadsack for dismissed civil rights lawsuit
Key Points: Justine Wadsack won’t pay city’s legal fees in civil rights lawsuit City of Tucson requested a $7,838 reimbursement for court preparations Wadsack now works for Turning Point, a […]
Fontes says candidates can use campaign cash for personal security
Key Points: Arizona’s secretary of state OK’s use of campaign funds for personal security expenses Arizona law does not provide specific guidance on security spending Politicians are on high alert […]
Joe DeMenna: Keep lobbying in the family
The DeMenna family has helped shape Arizona law for generations as one of the Arizona Capitol’s most recognizable and respected public affairs firms. Nearly two decades after Kevin DeMenna founded […]
A solution to shelter crisis – keep homeless and pets together
Arizona’s homelessness crisis is escalating. In 2025, in Maricopa County alone, the unsheltered population has grown by 28%, bringing the total number of unhoused individuals to nearly 10,000. Shelters across […]
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the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced NAFTA in 2020, it did more than modernize a landmark yet outdated agreement.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 […]
