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Republicans look to speed up small modular nuclear reactor construction in Arizona
Key Points: GOP lawmakers introduce six bills to accelerate small modular nuclear reactor development The bills preempt county governments from prohibiting SMR construction Opponents argue SMRs will not be ready […]
Arizona’s economic momentum depends on smart energy policy
Electricity demand in Arizona is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with no indication it will slow. Projections show statewide electricity demand could increase by as much as 40% in the […]
Arizona Senate approves renaming Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk
Key Points: GOP senators want to honor late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with two bills Senate Bill 1010 renames Loop 202 as “Charlie Kirk Loop 202” Lawmakers also propose a […]
Fentanyl overdose deaths on the rise again in Arizona
For the first time in years, the United States is seeing meaningful progress in the war against fentanyl. According to provisional data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]
Do you smell that? Mesnard wants to criminalize excess marijuana odor
Key Points: Arizona Senator J.D. Mesnard proposes legislation to expand nuisance laws to include excessive marijuana smoke and odor The bill aims to address the impact of marijuana smoke on […]
Lawmakers should stand with Arizona’s small businesses, not Big Box giants
When I opened my Arizona boutique in 2018, it was the realization of a lifelong dream I’d had since playing “store” as a kid with my red cash register. Even […]
Arizona may not have enough cash to compensate those it has wrongfully imprisoned
Key Points: Eleven wrongly convicted individuals seek compensation from the state Arizona’s compensation fund only has $3 million, but claims may exceed that amount Lawmakers are working to refine the […]
Cities can’t fix Arizona’s broken E-Bike laws alone
Electric bikes and scooters were once fringe transportation options. In Arizona’s urban cores, they are now everyday fixtures and increasingly a source of serious safety concern. Cities across Arizona are […]
Taylor Robson quits Arizona governor’s race
Key Points: Karrin Taylor Robson ended her campaign for the Republican nomination for governor Taylor Robson warned Republicans must avoid a “divisive primary” U.S. Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert […]
Arizona lawmakers propose Swedish rounding system to address penny shortage
Key Points: US Mint stopped producing pennies due to economic reasons Stores run out of pennies, leading to exact change issues Merchants must post a notice about cash rounding at […]
Survival demands smart policy
“You have breast cancer.” I was 35 years old when these words shook me to my core. My mind vacillating between fear, logistics, and disbelief. I could barely comprehend when […]
Arizona needs evidence-based laws on sexual offenses
As the legislative session has started, I urge lawmakers to examine Arizona’s laws regarding sexual offenses through the lens of evidence, not emotion. After 20 years of experience in sexual […]
