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Morning Scoop: A Coalition for Protecting Arizona's Lifeline
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (100+ words) Best of the Capitol 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…...
Arizona bill aims to limit wolf restoration efforts
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (932+ words) Best of the Capitol 2026 Arizona bill aims to limit wolf restoration efforts Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 8, 2026// A Benson Republican lawmaker says Arizona lawmakers need to be aware of the lessons of a fairy tale when they consider whether…...
Get ready for utility rate increases every year
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (709+ words) Best of the Capitol 2026 Get ready for utility rate increases every year Amanda Ormond, Guest Commentary//April 8, 2026// Arizonans should be skeptical of anyone promising to end utility "rate shock," especially when their so-called solution is a policy that makes onerous…...
Here are your nominees for the 2026 Best of the Capitol!
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (127+ words) Arizona Capitol Times Here are your nominees for the 2026 Best of the Capitol! VOTING OPENS SOON. STAY TUNED. Best Elected Official " Republican - Thomas Galvin " Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Best Elected Official " Democrat - Oscar De Los Santos " Arizona House of…...
Hobbs vetoes bill linking contraception education to adoption
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (629+ words) Best of the Capitol 2026 Hobbs vetoes bill linking contraception education to adoption (Marta Branco / Pexels) Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 8, 2026// Arizona won't require schools and colleges that discuss contraception and sexually transmitted diseases to also talk about adoption. That…...
Arizona needs a better energy strategy to meet growing demand
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (105+ words) Morning Scoop: A coalition for protecting Arizona's lifeline Arizona needs a better energy strategy to meet growing demand (Jonathan Borba / Pexels) Thoughtful oversight is welcome, but unnecessary obstruction only serves to raise project costs, discourage investment, and make it harder…...
Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (798+ words) Morning Scoop: A coalition for protecting Arizona's lifeline Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year Rep. Selina Bliss speaking on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona, in…...
Arizona's HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (123+ words) Morning Scoop: A coalition for protecting Arizona's lifeline Arizona's HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool Since then, our department has located offenders, missing persons, and vulnerable children and adults thanks to LPR. Our department does not use LPR…...
An embattled I-11: Lawmaker pushes for expedited freeway construction amid environmental challenge
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1347+ words) Morning Scoop: A coalition for protecting Arizona's lifeline Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, speaking with attendees at an event hosted by Arizona Talks at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona, in September 2024. (Gage Skidmore…...
A century of service " Arizona News Service covers the Capitol, and always has
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (113+ words) Morning Scoop: A coalition for protecting Arizona's lifeline A century of service " Arizona News Service covers the Capitol, and always has The Arizona Capitol Times special State of the State edition, dated January 7, 2000, commemorates the first Arizona legislative session of…...