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Declining student enrollment prompts call to repurpose Arizona schools
Key Points: Arizona has a shortage of affordable rental housing and too many schools Sen. John Kavanagh proposes converting schools into affordable housing for teachers and critical workers Declining student […]
Republican lawmaker calls for flood relief after FEMA denial
Key points: Federal government denies funding for Gila County flood recovery Rep. Walt Blackman sponsors bill for $25 million in state funds Gila County must report monthly on expenditures if […]
Hobbs is urged to join the Governors’ Public Health Alliance
The ability of Arizonans to get good, science-based health care is in danger – you can no longer trust guidance, vaccine recommendations or safety standards from the federal government. The […]
Where the minimum wage will increase in ’26
Key Points: Minimum wages will increase in 22 states next year 18 states will have a minimum wage of $15 an hour or higher Employers in 43 states are exempt […]
Trump administration’s rural health aid falls short for Arizona
Key Points: Trump administration gives Arizona $67 million in federal aid for rural health care Arizona received less aid than other states due to its high urbanization rate Arizona’s rural […]
Rural hospitals get lifeline from $50 billion fund
Key Points: Trump administration announces $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund for all 50 states Funds aim to stabilize rural hospitals and bolster health care workforce in rural communities States […]
René Guillen: From intern to advocate for cities and towns
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns will be wishing its Executive Director Tom Belshe a happy retirement at the end of the year. Belshe’s incoming successor, the league’s Deputy […]
GOP poses legislative challenge for Phoenix light rail project
Key Points: Phoenix city leaders face legislative opposition to new light rail project The project’s fate could be decided by federal funding that hasn’t yet been approved The project aims […]
Gubernatorial candidates attempt to smear each other’s career histories
Key Points: Gubernatorial candidates are tossing around labels like “career politician” and “political outsider” All four candidates have long careers in or around politics, despite labels Incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs […]
Proposed bill aims to restrict short-term rentals in Arizona cities
Key Points: Cities seek update to law restricting short-term rental licenses Previous bills to regulate short-term rentals have largely gone unheard Airbnb contributed $3.5 billion to Arizona’s economy through its […]
Trump left clean energy behind – Arizona can’t afford to follow him
Our state has made incredible progress toward becoming a nationwide leader in solar energy. We rank fourth in the nation for solar energy generation and third for solar growth projection. […]
Arizona lawmaker proposes eliminating speed limits on some rural highways
Key points: Arizona may become first state with no maximum speed limits on some highways Rep. Nick Kupper proposes 80 mph speed limit on rural roads, with option for no […]
