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Permitting reform is a hot topic. Here’s why it’s right for homeowners.
It’s only March and temperatures in Arizona already have topped 90 degrees. If you’re hoping your HVAC system holds up, you’re not alone. Replacing it would be costly. It also […]
Cities can’t fix Arizona’s broken E-Bike laws alone
Electric bikes and scooters were once fringe transportation options. In Arizona’s urban cores, they are now everyday fixtures and increasingly a source of serious safety concern. Cities across Arizona are […]
Sue Stodola: Finding hope, rebuilding troubled lives
Sue Stodola has worked at every stage of the criminal legal process, ranging from juveniles to criminal defendants in capital cases. As a volunteer, a probation officer, a capital mitigation […]
Cartwright Elementary’s return to a 5-day work week is a necessity
Cartwright Elementary School District made a consequential decision for the next school year, aiming to improve the lives and health of the nearly 12,000 students who attend our 20 schools. […]
Several Valley cities grew faster than Phoenix, report shows
Key Points: Arizona added nearly 100,000 residents in past year Mesa closing in on Tucson as second largest city Some freeway projects prompted by population growth It probably comes as […]
How a crypto loophole in the GENIUS Act threatens community banks and local economies
The GENIUS Act was intended to establish guardrails for the use of payment stablecoins, which are digital assets designed to maintain a stable value and function like cash in the […]
Historic Phoenix neighborhood fears impact of new housing law
Key Points: Residents of historic Phoenix neighborhood seek exemption from new zoning law Law requires cities to allow duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in certain areas Phoenix residents are divided on […]
Housing solutions require local and state partnerships
Housing affordability isn’t a Phoenix problem, a Tucson problem or a Flagstaff problem — it’s an Arizona problem. The solution isn’t found in any single policy or political party — […]
Lawmakers face legal challenge over $1M gift to horse racing
Key Points: State lawmakers face accusations of illegally giving away public funds AG Mayes agrees a $1 million appropriation to Turf Paradise violates Gift Clause AG previously targeted questionable public […]
Ethics complaint filed against senator for sharing ICE location online
Key Points: Sen. Jake Hoffman seeks to eject Sen. Analise Ortiz from Senate over an immigration enforcement post Hoffman files ethics complaint, alleging disorderly behavior and violation of public trust […]
Senate president Petersen calls for investigation after Sen. Ortiz’s ICE alert
Key Points: Sen. Analise Ortiz faces social media backlash for posting the location of ICE agents Senate President Warren Petersen referred the issue to the U.S. Attorney for the District […]
Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Federal water officials made public on Wednesday what they called “necessary steps” for seven states and multiple tribes that use Colorado River water and hydropower to meet an August 2026 […]
