As data centers grow, Arizona families pay the price
My father called me from work, complaining of a pounding headache and a sharp pain in his right arm. As a construction worker, he was helping build a data center […]
Arizona governor signs bill to end several criminal court fees
Key Points:Â Bill ends court fees for trials, appeals and public defense Proponents say court costs create unequal justice system Counties warn revenue loss from bill could strain budgets Criminal […]
HB 2917 would put Arizona public safety at risk
As one of 15 county attorneys elected in Arizona, I witness daily how hard law enforcement works across our state. In rural Graham County, the limited size of our departments […]
Arizona can take another step toward more affordable homes
Arizona’s housing affordability woes continue to challenge residents struggling to purchase a first home or cover their rent. Over the past seven years, the monthly cost of owning a home […]
Mayes joins ACLU challenge to Arizona law limiting abortion providers
Key Points: Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes sides with ACLU challenging Arizona abortion laws Mayes asks court to declare restrictions on abortion services unconstitutional Arizona voters approved Proposition 139, adding […]
Judge rules against ADWR’s water-based restrictions of Phoenix housing developments
Key Points: Court rules Arizona Department of Water Resources acted illegally in 2023 when it restricted housing development in Phoenix over water supply concerns The state water department’s decision affected […]
Election integrity: Review flags 28 of Arizona’s 2024 election ballots for possible fraud
Key Points: Arizona’s 2024 presidential election review finds minimal fraud Only 28 of 3.6 million ballots cast were possibly fraudulent Maricopa County Recorder refers 207 non-citizen voting cases for investigation […]
Arizona has what it needs for its AI future
Arizona is on the brink of becoming a major hub for artificial intelligence in the U.S. The Grand Canyon state’s rise in prominence as a center for technological innovation coincides […]
Maricopa County Board to decide replacement for Republican Rep. Joe Chaplik
Key Points: Legislative District 3 Republican precinct committeemen nominated three to potentially replace former state Rep. Joe Chaplik. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will decide among the nominees All […]
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 […]
Don’t let biomarker testing law be a missed opportunity for mental health care
I am what you might call a first responder in mental health — a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Gilbert, providing care to patients of all ages through a virtual […]
Republicans bring back Florida-style election measure
Key Points: House sponsor says measure would speed up election results It includes a voter ID provision Governor vetoed a similar proposal last year House Republicans have approved a returning […]


















