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Apr 8, 2026

Morning Scoop: A Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline

Arizona’s Colorado River water supply is at risk, with current proposals potentially impacting the state more than any other. Despite using less water today than in the 1950s, ongoing drought […]

Apr 7, 2026

Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say

Key Points: Colorado River negotiations remain deadlocked Business leaders are working with city officials to explore water solutions Leaders are trying to strike a balance between pragmatism and urgency Arizona’s […]

Jan 29, 2026

A good election features accuracy of results, Arizonans say in survey

Key Points: A survey shows a majority of Arizonans value accuracy over speed in election results Panelists encouraged people and candidates to learn about the election process to understand why […]

Jan 28, 2026

Morning Scoop: What makes a good election?

New statewide research from Center for the Future of Arizona reveals striking agreement on the core principles of fair, secure elections, broad trust in election administrators, and strong public support […]

Dec 11, 2025

Morning Scoop: Unlocking potential by turning Arizona’s priorities into economic gains

Arizona voters agree on a path forward — now discover what acting on it could unlock for our state. The Center for the Future of Arizona and Rounds Consulting Group […]

Sep 16, 2025

Morning Scoop: Coalition for protecting Arizona’s lifeline

Join us for a timely panel — sponsored by Central Arizona Project — on the importance of the Colorado River and CAP to communities across our state. Millions of Arizonans […]

Nadine Mathis Basha, board chair of First Things First, Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, former Gov. Jan Brewer, Lorna Romero, vice president of communications and advocacy for Molera Alvarez, and Jessica Pacheco, vice president of state and local affairs for Arizona Public Service Co., speak during a Women in Public Policy forum at Alexi's Grill on Nov. 7. (Photo by Paulina Pineda/Arizona Capitol Times)
Nov 8, 2017

Panel of women in public policy discusses sexual harassment at Capitol

Though the panelists denounced sexual harassment and agreed that it was encouraging to see so many women speak out against their aggressors, former Gov. Jan Brewer said that sexual harassment has been going on for years, but the issue has never been on the forefront as it is now.

Save Our Schools Arizona supporters sit in the audience of the Arizona Capitol Times Morning Scoop on school choice on Sept. 19. (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 19, 2017

Education panelists spar over school choice

While school choice has sparked a divisive debate in Arizona, panelists at the Arizona Capitol Times Morning Scoop on the topic Tuesday seemed to find common ground on one point: The state system for school funding could be due for a reboot.

Oct 19, 2016

Former health director urges Arizona to document effects of Medicaid reforms

The state’s former health director has a simple plea to those implementing Arizona’s Medicaid reforms: Track what happens and report it.

Feb 16, 2016

Arizona’s water infrastructure faces expensive repairs

The state’s water companies have serious infrastructure needs, and customers may have to start paying more on their monthly water bills to finance those needs, panelists at a water event said Tuesday.

Sep 25, 2015

State spurns responsibility to pay for urgent transportation needs, experts say

Experts warn that the future of transportation is changing fast, and Arizona must come up with a 21st century plan to fund the massive infrastructure needs the state is facing.

Oct 28, 2014

As doctors get paid not to work, lawmakers rally to fix medical licensing law

Public health officials say Arizona risks losing hundreds of doctors who are having trouble getting their licenses because of flaw in a law passed this year.

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