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State budget, related legislation delivers significant wins for Pinal County
Casa Grande council approves Cactus Mine general plan amendment
Court rejects ACC’s approval of extra rooftop solar fees
Solar advocacy groups prevail on appeal in Arizona rooftop solar case; Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder and director of the energy & utility infrastructure department, calls it a ‘huge win for APS customers’
Arizona House and Senate’s proposed spousal support changes ‘risks creating inequitable outcomes

Real Estate

West Valley industrial project back in the works
By Phoenix Business Journal A sprawling industrial park planned in a prominent Buckeye industrial corridor appears to be back in the works after the property traded hands. Indiana-based developer Scannell Properties acquired just shy of 130 acres off State Route 85 and Southern Avenue in a deal that closed June... Read More »
NexMetro opens another BTR in Phoenix market
NexMetro opens another BTR in Phoenix market
Photo via Avilla Homes By Real Estate Daily News NexMetro Communities, a national leader in cottage-style build-to-rent (BTR) home neighborhoods, this month is...
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Casa Grande eyes smaller home lots
Casa Grande eyes smaller home lots
By Pinal Post CASA GRANDE, AZ — Smaller home lots already appear in some new Casa Grande neighborhoods. But they’re only...
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Downtown Mesa getting upscale boutique hotel
Downtown Mesa getting upscale boutique hotel
Photo via City of Mesa By The Mesa Tribune City Council is scheduled July 27 to consider three agreements –...
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Government & Politics

Biggs, Schweikert skip the fireworks in tame GOP governor debate
By Reagan Priest | AZ Capitol Times Key Points: Two Republican frontrunners largely avoided attacking each other on the debate stage Congressman Andy Biggs is the clear GOP favorite and emerged unscathed Congressman David Schweikert maintains he’s the stronger general election candidate Those tuning in to the Republican gubernatorial primary... Read More »
Judge reverses forced removal of Glendale City Councilmember
Judge reverses forced removal of Glendale City Councilmember
Via City of Glendale By Kiera Riley | Yellow Sheet Ousted Glendale City Council member Jose “Lupe” Conchas Jr. was...
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Court rejects ACC’s approval of extra rooftop solar fees
Court rejects ACC’s approval of extra rooftop solar fees
“This case is a huge win for APS customers who no longer can be taxed for the sin of trying...
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Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress
Trump signals he could send details of Iran deal to Congress
By Justin Papp | CNBC President Donald Trump on Tuesday signaled that he’s open to sending details of the agreement with Iran to members...
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Water

Scottsdale City Council axes water projects
By J. Graber | Scottsdale Independent Scottsdale has a $2.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The Scottsdale City Council approved the document and the 5-year capital improvement plan 7-0 during it’s June 9 meeting. But to the chagrin of a couple of City Council members and six members of the public who spoke about the issue,... Read More »
Judge agrees with developers in rejecting ADWR’s ‘water tax’
Judge agrees with developers in rejecting ADWR’s ‘water tax’
By Yellow Sheet A judge struck down a rule from the Arizona Department of Water Resources requiring developers to prove...
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Judge voids Arizona water rule for new homes; Riley Snow, chairman of Rose Law Group’s water law department, reiterates call for ‘properly promulgated water regulation’
Judge voids Arizona water rule for new homes; Riley Snow, chairman of Rose Law Group’s water law department, reiterates call for ‘properly promulgated water regulation’
“This ruling is another example of the need in Arizona for properly promulgated water regulation. Developers aren't opposed to updated...
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[ANALYSIS] The AI water issue is fake
[ANALYSIS] The AI water issue is fake
By Andy Masley AI data centers use water. Like any other industry that uses water, they require careful planning. If...
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Economy

Arizona Workforce Outlook: 700,000 New Jobs by 2030
By InBusiness Phoenix The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity  and the Governor’s Workforce Arizona Council hosted the “2026 Arizona Workforce Summit: Connecting Today’s Skills to Tomorrow’s Opportunities” on June 9-10, a two-day event that brought together hundreds of industry leaders, educators and industry partners to address Arizona’s most pressing workforce challenges. It... Read More »
TSMC, Amkor Strike 10-Year Arizona Packaging Deal
TSMC, Amkor Strike 10-Year Arizona Packaging Deal
Photo via TSMC Press Release By InBusiness Phoenix Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Amkor Technology, Inc.  announced a 10-year agreement to foster...
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TSMC, Amkor strike agreement
TSMC, Amkor strike agreement
By InBusiness PHX Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Amkor Technology, Inc. announced a 10-year agreement to foster a strong partnership...
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Trader Joe’s coming to Desert Ridge Marketplace
Trader Joe’s coming to Desert Ridge Marketplace
By Maya McFall | Daily Independent Trader Joe’s will open its 22nd location in Arizona this fall at Desert Ridge...
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Energy & Environment

Casa Grande council approves Cactus Mine general plan amendment
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Arizona Sonoran Copper Company.) By Pinal Post The Casa Grande City Council on Monday voted 5-0 to approve the Cactus Mine general plan amendment, reclassifying about 1,833 acres of city land around the historic Sacaton Mine site for industrial use. The change updates the city’s... Read More »
Court rejects ACC’s approval of extra rooftop solar fees
Court rejects ACC’s approval of extra rooftop solar fees
“This case is a huge win for APS customers who no longer can be taxed for the sin of trying...
Read More »
Solar advocacy groups prevail on appeal in Arizona rooftop solar case; Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder and director of the energy & utility infrastructure department, calls it a ‘huge win for APS customers’
Solar advocacy groups prevail on appeal in Arizona rooftop solar case; Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder and director of the energy & utility infrastructure department, calls it a ‘huge win for APS customers’
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represented AriSEIA in this matter.) “This case is a huge win for APS customers who no...
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Grid-scale CO2 battery storage coming to NE Arizona
Grid-scale CO2 battery storage coming to NE Arizona
By InBusiness Phoenix Energy Dome, a leading provider of innovative capacity solutions for utilities and AI infrastructure, and Salt River...
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Immigration

Federal court strikes down H-1B visa fee; Darius Amiri, partner at Rose Law Group and chair of the firm’s immigration law department, explains the ruling
By Darius Amiri | Rose Law Group Reporter In a significant development for U.S. employers and foreign national skilled workers, a federal judge has ruled that the Trump Administration's $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B visa petitions is unlawful. The fee, announced in September 2025, dramatically increased the cost of... Read More »
Kitchen manager sentenced after ICE raid at Zipps Sports Grill; Darius Amiri, Rose Law Group partner and chair of the firm’s immigration law department, discusses the case with AZFamily
Kitchen manager sentenced after ICE raid at Zipps Sports Grill; Darius Amiri, Rose Law Group partner and chair of the firm’s immigration law department, discusses the case with AZFamily
https://youtu.be/RmbaeD4eDSs?si=HgpN36hah0S0LtLm By Amy Cutler | AZ Family A kitchen manager at Zipps Sports Grill was sentenced to five months in...
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Immigration funding highlights intraparty tension ahead of LD21 Democratic primary
Immigration funding highlights intraparty tension ahead of LD21 Democratic primary
By Jakob Thorington | State Affairs A Democratic primary battle in Tucson is taking shape after two state legislative candidates...
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Mark Kelly pushes permanent citizenship for DACA recipients as renewal delays spike
Mark Kelly pushes permanent citizenship for DACA recipients as renewal delays spike
Senator Mark Kelly Photo by Gage Skidmore By AZ Mirror Immigrant rights groups and elected officials are calling for the...
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Technology

Microsoft to expand West Valley data center footprint
By Hailey Mensiik | Phoenix Business Journal Microsoft spent over $130 million for a 100-acre site in Goodyear in a deal that closed May 29, according to real estate database Vizzda, even as some other projects in the region are being downsized or curtailed. The tech giant previously had a... Read More »
[ANALYSIS] The AI water issue is fake
[ANALYSIS] The AI water issue is fake
By Andy Masley AI data centers use water. Like any other industry that uses water, they require careful planning. If...
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[ANALYSIS] Data center land use issues are fake
[ANALYSIS] Data center land use issues are fake
By Andy Masley Like biographies use their subject as a prism for the world around them, I use data centers...
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Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content
Arizona candidates turn to AI to generate campaign content
By Reagan Priest | Arizona Capitol Times Key Points: Arizona politicians are increasingly using AI-generated content in campaigns  Some candidates...
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Transportation

347Facts team wins state transportation award
By Kenny Quayle | Pinal Central The team behind local success story 347Facts has won a state-wide award for their involvement in getting the State Route 347 expansion funded, simply adding to their triumphs this year and allowing a moment for the team to enjoy their success and get some... Read More »
ADOT sets hearing on SR 347 widening
ADOT sets hearing on SR 347 widening
(Photo via ADOT) By Elias Weiss | InMaricopa Maricopa commuters get another chance next week to weigh in on the state transportation...
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Buckeye approves long-term airport development
Buckeye approves long-term airport development
By Jimmy Van Wickler | West Valley View Buckeye City Council unanimously approved adopting the Airport Master Plan and authorized staff to...
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The Monday Morning Commute, with award-winning traffic engineer Paul Basha: Green lights and pedestrian WALK signals
The Monday Morning Commute, with award-winning traffic engineer Paul Basha: Green lights and pedestrian WALK signals
(Disclosure: Summit Land Management is a Rose Law Group-related company and contracted with the firm.) By Paul Basha, Kayla Amado...
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Water

Scottsdale City Council axes water projects
By J. Graber | Scottsdale Independent Scottsdale has a $2.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The Scottsdale City Council approved the document and the 5-year capital improvement plan 7-0 during it’s June 9 meeting. But to the chagrin of a couple of City Council members and six members of the public who spoke about the issue,... Read More »
Judge agrees with developers in rejecting ADWR’s ‘water tax’
Judge agrees with developers in rejecting ADWR’s ‘water tax’
By Yellow Sheet A judge struck down a rule from the Arizona Department of Water Resources requiring developers to prove...
Read More »
Judge voids Arizona water rule for new homes; Riley Snow, chairman of Rose Law Group’s water law department, reiterates call for ‘properly promulgated water regulation’
Judge voids Arizona water rule for new homes; Riley Snow, chairman of Rose Law Group’s water law department, reiterates call for ‘properly promulgated water regulation’
“This ruling is another example of the need in Arizona for properly promulgated water regulation. Developers aren't opposed to updated...
Read More »
[ANALYSIS] The AI water issue is fake
[ANALYSIS] The AI water issue is fake
By Andy Masley AI data centers use water. Like any other industry that uses water, they require careful planning. If...
Read More »

Transportation

347Facts team wins state transportation award
By Kenny Quayle | Pinal Central The team behind local success story 347Facts has won a state-wide award for their involvement in getting the State Route 347 expansion funded, simply adding to their triumphs this year and allowing a moment for the team to enjoy their success and get some... Read More »
ADOT sets hearing on SR 347 widening
ADOT sets hearing on SR 347 widening
(Photo via ADOT) By Elias Weiss | InMaricopa Maricopa commuters get another chance next week to weigh in on the state transportation...
Read More »
Buckeye approves long-term airport development
Buckeye approves long-term airport development
By Jimmy Van Wickler | West Valley View Buckeye City Council unanimously approved adopting the Airport Master Plan and authorized staff to...
Read More »
The Monday Morning Commute, with award-winning traffic engineer Paul Basha: Green lights and pedestrian WALK signals
The Monday Morning Commute, with award-winning traffic engineer Paul Basha: Green lights and pedestrian WALK signals
(Disclosure: Summit Land Management is a Rose Law Group-related company and contracted with the firm.) By Paul Basha, Kayla Amado...
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Family Law

Arizona House and Senate’s proposed spousal support changes ‘risks creating inequitable outcomes
By Howard Fischer | Daily Independent State lawmakers are on the verge of making sharp cuts in how long some people getting divorced will have to pay their soon-to-be former spouses. Legislation awaiting final House and Senate approval — so far on a party-line vote with Republicans in support and... Read More »
Oklahoma bans child marriage; Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer points out Arizona’s gray area
Oklahoma bans child marriage; Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer points out Arizona’s gray area
By Newsweek Oklahoma has become the 17th state in the United States to ban child marriage. Child marriage is defined...
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Is it legal to leave my kid home alone in Arizona? Rose Law Group family attorney Kelsey Fischer provides the ‘clear’ answer — and poses a ‘better question.’
Is it legal to leave my kid home alone in Arizona? Rose Law Group family attorney Kelsey Fischer provides the ‘clear’ answer — and poses a ‘better question.’
Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer provides further insight in this comment to RLGR: With childcare costs climbing, it’s tempting...
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Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer explains changes for post-divorce agreements in Arizona
Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer explains changes for post-divorce agreements in Arizona
By Jeremy Duda | Axios Bill signings heated up this week as Gov. Katie Hobbs more than doubled the amount...
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Entertainment

Keith’s Movie Korner: Don’t count on ‘Disclosure Day’ becoming a national holiday
By Keith Walther | Rose Law Group Reporter If you count “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” as well as the feature he made when he was a teenager in 1964 called “Firelight,” this is now Steven Spielberg’s sixth film that focuses on extraterrestrial beings. “Disclosure Day”... Read More »
APEX adds second circuit in Maricopa
APEX adds second circuit in Maricopa
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents APEX Motor Club.)  By AZ Big Media Car enthusiasts who enjoy pushing high-performance vehicles to their limits at...
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Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘The Furious’ should only be angry with itself
Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘The Furious’ should only be angry with itself
By Keith Walther | Rose Law Group Reporter If this film was simply a collection of kung-fu fight sequences without an...
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BLW ‘Opening Day’ sells out! 
BLW ‘Opening Day’ sells out! 
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Big League Wiffle Ball.)  By Big League Wiffle Ball Big League Wiffle Ball Opening Day is officially sold...
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