Federal probe examines debunked 2020 Arizona election audit
Key Points: Federal grand jury subpoenas records from 2020 Arizona election audit Senate President Warren Petersen complies with federal subpoena for audit records Attorney General Kris Mayes calls the grand […]
Court ruling: Cities can’t enforce prevailing wage on government contracts
Key Points:Â Arizona Court of Appeals rules against prevailing wages That means cities cannot require out-of-state companies to pay local minimum wages The court says voters’ approval of minimum wage […]
Reynolds Consumer Products to redesign recycling bags after Arizona consumer fraud settlement
Key Points: Reynolds Consumer Products settles consumer fraud lawsuit with Arizona state Company agrees to remove “recyclable” claims from its large plastic bags’ packaging Reynolds will use a blue background […]
Hobbs and Shope clash over ethics reform and lobbyist-funded meals
Key Points: Gov. Hobbs launches political attack on Sen. T.J. Shope over government contracts Shope received over $4,900 in meals and entertainment from lobbyists last year The attack is a […]
Mayes uses ‘public nuisance’ law to target proposed Surprise ICE facility
Key Points: Attorney general probes ICE facility under state public nuisance law Joins federal lawmakers in concerns over impact to community Federal compliance with state law still an open question […]
Judge to rule on Fondomonte’s groundwater use as public nuisance case unfolds
Key Points:Â Fondomonte seeks to leave restrictions to state water resources agency State argues need for court order to ensure targeted relief, usage constraints Judge weighs whether administrative regulation negates […]
Arizona AG Kris Mayes seeks public’s help to monitor ICE agents
Key Points:Â Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks public videos and photos of ICE agents’ actions in the state Mayes sets up website for public to report potential unlawful activity […]
Data centers, renewables and reliability are energy hot topics at the Legislature
Key Points: Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are taking an interest in energy policy Nearly 40 bills related to data centers, renewables and energy reliability have been introduced […]
AG race heats up with candidates reporting millions in campaign funds
Key Points: Republican Rodney Glassman claims to have most cash on hand in Arizona attorney general race Glassman’s $3.3 million includes $1 million of his own money, campaign finance report […]
Legislature scrutinizes new elections manual, potential for litigation looms
Key Points:Â Elections Procedures Manual get executive approval Changes reflect court rulings, public comments and executive edits Legislature undertaking a close review to ensure compliance with state law With the […]
Meet Arizona’s Power 50
Welcome to the inaugural Power 50. These are the state’s most important people — those who hold the power and wield the influence to shape the landscape of Arizona now […]
As leaders gather in Scottsdale — balancing affordability and opportunity should be top of mind
This week, attorneys general from across the country will gather in Scottsdale for the Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA) Policy Conference — offering an opportunity to discuss the challenges people […]


















