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State budget, legislative wins for Rose Law Group Government Affairs team and clients
E-Mobility & Clean Energy Summit, featuring Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder and director of the energy & utility infrastructure department
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

Real Estate

Kari Lake grilled at confirmation hearing after judge rules against her over Voice of America
https://youtu.be/krgYaibqGpw?si=BLqR9X3eHrZWhJIR By AZ Family Kari Lake's road to a new job in Jamaica just got a bumpier. After losing two races in a row, a judge ruled she unlawfully dismantled the Voice of America. Now she's after a new job: Ambassador to Jamaica.
Builder pulls out of Metrocenter redev
Builder pulls out of Metrocenter redev
By Angela Gonzales | Phoenix Business Journal Oakwood Homes has withdrawn from the $850 million Metrocenter redevelopment project, with a...
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Phoenix office building slated for demolition
Phoenix office building slated for demolition
By Hailey Mensik | Phoenix Business Journal Developers are gearing up to tear down another structure near the former Metrocenter...
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Boutique extended-stay opens in DT Mesa
Boutique extended-stay opens in DT Mesa
By Mesa Independent Hospitality Capital Partners is expanding its Arizona hospitality portfolio with the opening of The 233 Suites Unscripted...
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Government & Politics

Arizona voters will decide 10 GOP-backed ballot measures in November on schools, elections, taxes
By Jim Small | AZ Mirror When Arizona voters go to the polls in November to decide who will be the next governor and hold the other statewide offices, they’ll also get to weigh in directly on some of the policy priorities of the Republicans who currently run the state... Read More »
Pinal County Board of Supervisors meeting recap
Pinal County Board of Supervisors meeting recap
By Pinal County After Public Hearing, in accordance with A.R.S. 42-17103 and 4217104 of Resolution No. 061726-01-PCB, the Board approved...
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Biggs, Schweikert skip the fireworks in tame GOP governor debate
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...
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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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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

Phoenix once again ranked among best U.S. cities
By Jim Poulin | Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix is well-situated in the top half of America’s 50 best cities, a new report shows. It’s one of several metros whose reputation goes well beyond its performance — a key element in competitiveness. Resonance Consultancy’s 2026 America’s Best Cities report ranked Phoenix... Read More »
Arizona Workforce Outlook: 700,000 New Jobs by 2030
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...
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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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Energy & Environment

New BESS coming to Coolidge
By Jacob Dorsey | Pinal Central A large new battery energy storage system in Coolidge has the capacity to power 44,500 homes and will help provide reliability for future energy needs in Arizona, the developer says. "Energy storage plays a critical role in maintaining a reliable and resilient electric grid,... Read More »
Casa Grande council approves Cactus Mine general plan amendment
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...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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