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Debate rages over state land designated for solar industry
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs favors Land Department map designating areas for solar projects GOP bill blocks state agency from creating solar-only areas Both side differ over best use for […]
Youth e-cigarette use is a problem – HB 4001 is not the solution
Arizonans can agree — e-cigarettes should not be in the hands of our youth. While researchers continue to study the long-term health impacts of these products, the truth is, children […]
Rebecca Gau: Taking the right next step for Arizona’s children
Since 1993, Rebecca Gau has worked in education policy and has advocated for continuous improvement in education performance. From working in Washington D.C. as an intern to former Arizona Governor […]
Drug overdose deaths decline for third straight year
Key Points: US drug overdose deaths fall nearly 14% in 2025 Majority of states see decline in overdose deaths, but not Arizona Psychostimulants, including meth, caused about 26,000 deaths last […]
‘Gas station heroin’ is putting Arizona families at risk — our laws haven’t kept up
Addiction specialists and pediatricians across Arizona are sounding the alarm about unregulated kratom products sold in convenience stores and gas stations. Scottsdale Recovery Center reports patients experiencing kratom dependence and […]
Sen. T J Shope: A hat can hold special memories
What’s in a hat? By any other name, it would still look just as cool. We’re back! As the senators get ready for a potentially month-long hiatus after trying to […]
Lawmakers take early summer break, leave tax conformity and Prop. 123 on hold
Key points Lawmakers are taking a recess until June 1 Gov. Katie Hobbs’ bill signing moratorium is still in effect Republicans and the governor are divided over federal tax conformity […]
US judge rules federal futures law negates Arizona gaming statutes
Key Point: Decision allows betting on future events, such as elections Lawsuit by Arizona AG is rejected Arizona wants to continue allowing sports wagering only through state-licensed operators A federal […]
The high cost of Arizona’s energy cancel culture
As a lifelong conservative who has spent decades working on energy-related issues, including serving as a campaign surrogate on energy for John McCain’s 2008 presidential run, I recall that our […]
Arizona’s energy leaders agree — unleash clean energy, strengthen the grid
One of the fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona is undergoing a tech-driven economic boom, with major investments from chip manufacturers, electric vehicle factories and digital data companies transforming it […]
Petersen is the most qualified Republican for attorney general
Note: This article is a direct response to https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/04/15/a-petersen-ag-nomination-would-be-an-early-victory-for-the-democrats/ A recent op-ed by an animal law attorney and three-time donor to Rodney Glassman’s campaign got both the law and the […]
Millions dropped from SNAP benefit programs
More than 3 million people have lost access to the federal program designed to fight hunger and food insecurity less than a year after President Donald Trump’s signature reconciliation law […]
