States move to curb AI-driven ‘surveillance pricing’
Key Points: State policymakers propose consumer protections for AI-powered personalized pricing Legislators in over a dozen states introduce bills to ban dynamic pricing Lawmakers are considering both bans and disclosure […]
Let’s work together to keep Maricopa’s elections secure
It’s an important week for Maricopa County elections and the partnership that will empower you to vote confidently in 2026. In the courtroom and in the boardroom, we will be […]
Arizona Democrats renew call to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
Key Points: Arizona faces a renewed push to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment The amendment has a complicated ratification history Opponents say the Fifth and 14th amendments already cover equality […]
Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on federal uncertainty, affordability and efficiency
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive budget focuses on House Resolution 1, affordability initiatives and government efficiency The budget hinges on creating new revenue streams and a reimbursement for border […]
Execution protocol under scrutiny after inmate’s autopsy report
Key Points: Autopsy of death row inmate shows IV insertion trouble but no fluid in lungs Concerns linger given history of IV difficulties, possibility of pulmonary edema Procedure and protocol […]
Former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich dies at 59
Former Attorney General Mark Brnovich has died at age 59, his family announced Tuesday. Brnovich led a storied career in state government and politics, carving his path from prosecutor to […]
Arizona’s unemployment rate hits highest since COVID pandemic
Key Points: Incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs faces election with mixed economic indicators Arizona’s unemployment rate at highest level since COVID pandemic Arizona’s median home listing price has dropped from $525,000 […]
Powering Arizona’s economy takes foresight and investment
Everywhere you look, you can see Arizona’s incredible growth happening in real time. But what we don’t always stop to fully appreciate is that beyond growing in population, we’ve completely […]
New Mesa and Surprise ordinances will increase electric bills and chance of power outages
Arizona is on the brink of a self-inflicted energy crisis. Electricity demand is rising faster than at any point in decades, yet several cities and counties are advancing ordinances that […]
Hobbs heads into fourth legislative session with unconfirmed state agency directors
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs will send eight director nominations to the Senate in 2026 Her nominations have been held up by the Senate Director Nominations Committee since 2023 Sen. […]
Louis Quinonez: Evidence, intuition and clemency
Law enforcement runs in Louis Quinonez’s veins. And through his years with the Board of Executive Clemency, he has found that fairness flows, too. As he departs after nine years […]
Request to Speak allows thousands to weigh in on Arizona law
Key points: Arizona’s Request to Speak program has been modernized More than 110,000 user accounts have been created since 2015 Program allows everyday people to weigh in on Arizona law […]


















