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Powering progress: Why protecting utility workers is a win for Arizona
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (487+ words) Frank Grijalva, Guest Commentary//May 29, 2026// In Arizona, keeping the lights on is about more than just business. It is a matter of life and safety when summer temperatures soar past 110 degrees. That's why it's so important to protect the people…...
Can state election officials still exercise their free speech rights?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1043+ words) Mary Jo Pitzl, Capitol Media Services//May 26, 2026// A campaign finance complaint filed with the Arizona Secretary of State has unwittingly provoked a perennial election question in Arizona: Can state officials carry out their election duties while also exercising their free…...
Dueling initiatives compete for new accountability in Arizona's ESA program
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1083+ words) Mary Jo Pitzl, Capitol Media Services//May 26, 2026// Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account program faces two competing reform plans to curb costs and provide accountability for the state's $1 billion education initiative. But it doesn't provide any money to do so " and its…...
Rachel Walden: Digging into the data at the Arizona Corporation Commission
1+ week, 23+ min ago (152+ words) Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times//May 24, 2026// In 2024, Rachel Walden went from school board member to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Now, over a year into the role, she's serving as the commission's vice chair and bringing her background in finance to…...
Protecting Arizona's families with 21st century policing tools
1+ week, 31+ min ago (465+ words) Joe Clure, Guest Commentary//May 22, 2026// Across the state of Arizona, from the high country of the Rim to the bustling streets of our metropolitan hubs, the men and women of law enforcement share a singular and unwavering mission. That mission…...
Attorney General Mayes oversees execution of Le Roy Mc Gill
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1483+ words) Kiera Riley Arizona Capitol Times//May 20, 2026// When the curtains parted, Le Roy Mc Gill craned his head to the side." He smiled at the cadre of law enforcement officers and officials flanking the right side of the room, nodded and…...
Arizona census shows metropolitan stagnation, suburban growth
1+ week, 2+ day ago (869+ words) Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//May 19, 2026// The state's most populated cities are in no danger of losing their status " at least not immediately. New figures from the Census Bureau show that population trends in the state's largest cities have largely…...
APS rate case kicks off with hours of protest over 14% rate increase
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1136+ words) Sandy Bahr speaks outside the Arizona Corporation Commission on May 18 alongside advocates protesting Arizona Public Service's rate increase request. (Reagan Priest / Arizona Capitol Times) Reagan Priest Arizona Capitol Times//May 19, 2026// "No rate hikes! No rate hikes! No rate hikes!" Before…...
Judge looking for swift appointment of new state prison healthcare receiver
1+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) Arizona Capitol Times Judge looking for swift appointment of new state prison healthcare receiver Federal judge to appoint receiver for Arizona's prison healthcare system Receiver to oversee care for over 25, 000 state inmates Arizona's prison healthcare system is understaffed and underfunded…...
Rebecca Gau: Taking the right next step for Arizona's children
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (307+ words) Rebecca Gau, the executive director of Stand for Children's Arizona branch. (Jakob Thorington / Arizona Capitol Times) Jakob Thorington Arizona Capitol Times//May 15, 2026// The questions and answers have been lightly edited for style and clarity:" Can you tell me a little…...