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New Arizona ‘ag-to-urban’ water law draws first group of home builders; Rose Law Group Water Department Chairman Riley Snow comments
How genetic genealogy could help in the Nancy Guthrie case; Rose Law Group litigator and criminal law attorney Joshua Austin discusses it with 12News
Ask traffic engineer Paul Basha: How crucial is traffic engineering to municipality approval or denial of a proposed development?
Pinal County navigates state legislature as leaders focus on economic development; featuring input from Rose Law Group deputy director of government affairs Cole Libera
Logan Rose, founder of Big League Wiffle Ball, is a Forbes ’30 Under 30 Arizona Class Of 2026’

Real Estate

Developers flock to huge acreage in West Valley
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Vestar.) By Hailey Mesnik | Phoenix Business Journal Major local and national developers could soon battle for prime land in north Peoria at Arizona State Land Department auctions. PulteGroup, Vestar, Sunbelt Investment Holdings and Land Resources have all applied for land in the North Peoria Gateway... Read More »
Scottsdale builder plans dozens of luxury homes
Scottsdale builder plans dozens of luxury homes
Photo via Armstrong Construction Group By Angela Gonzales | Phoenix Business Journal Scottsdale-based Armstrong Construction Group is building 29 luxury homes priced around...
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Boutique luxury community breaks ground in Scottsdale
Boutique luxury community breaks ground in Scottsdale
By InBusiness Phoenix Phoenix-based Curve Development announced the groundbreaking of its newest project, Quarter at Palm Scottsdale, a collection of 25 luxury single-family homes located at...
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Greenwood Brewing Announces New Downtown Chandler Location
Greenwood Brewing Announces New Downtown Chandler Location
Local Woman-Owned Brewery Expands with Park-Adjacent Taproom Inspired by Community, Craft, and Connection CHANDLER, Ariz. — Greenwood Brewing, the award-winning Phoenix-based, woman-owned...
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Government & Politics

Arizona Senate approves renaming Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk
Photo by Gage Skidmore By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services Key Points: GOP senators want to honor late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with two bills Senate Bill 1010 renames Loop 202 as “Charlie Kirk Loop 202” Lawmakers also propose a bill to create specialized Charlie Kirk license plates Republican... Read More »
Senate committee advances bill to ban influence peddling in state contracts
Senate committee advances bill to ban influence peddling in state contracts
BY REAGAN PRIEST | STATE AFFAIRS A Senate committee advanced a bill to prohibit influence peddling inspired by pay-to-play allegations...
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Pinal County navigates state legislature as leaders focus on economic development; featuring input from Rose Law Group deputy director of government affairs Cole Libera
Pinal County navigates state legislature as leaders focus on economic development; featuring input from Rose Law Group deputy director of government affairs Cole Libera
Panelists:  Jason Baran, SRP  Michael Cruz, Lucid Motors  Cole Libera, Rose Law Group  Joe Grossman, EPCOR  Moderated by: Craig McFarland, President and CEO of Pinal Partnership  By Hannah Kovach,...
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Builders test ‘ag-to-urban’ water law to revive stalled Maricopa housing
Builders test ‘ag-to-urban’ water law to revive stalled Maricopa housing
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Century Communities.)  By Elias Weiss | InMaricopa.com Arizona’s new “ag-to-urban” water law is now being put to the...
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Technology

Court Rich, Rose Law Group co-founder and the firm’s director of energy & utility infrastructure, expects data centers’ pursuit of on-site power to ‘grow exponentially’ in Arizona
By Utility Dive Concerns over rising electricity bills will guide changes in AI data center development, particularly around how they are powered, but are unlikely to slow the overall expansion and need for grid resources, analysts from Bank of America said in a Thursday report. “The main risk to regulated... Read More »
Legislature tackles AI regulation as lawmakers warn part-time session can’t keep pace
Legislature tackles AI regulation as lawmakers warn part-time session can’t keep pace
By Caitlin Sievers | AZ Mirror Arizona legislators are struggling to keep regulations on pace with the rapid evolution of...
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GOP bill would strip county authority over small nuclear reactors at data centers
GOP bill would strip county authority over small nuclear reactors at data centers
By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | AZ Mirror A Republican proposal to prohibit Arizona counties from regulating small nuclear reactors that are...
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Yuma launches AI review tool for building permit submissions
Yuma launches AI review tool for building permit submissions
Via City of Yuma The City of Yuma’s Department of Community Development has launched an optional pilot program designed to help...
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Economy

Pinal County navigates state legislature as leaders focus on economic development; featuring input from Rose Law Group deputy director of government affairs Cole Libera
Panelists:  Jason Baran, SRP  Michael Cruz, Lucid Motors  Cole Libera, Rose Law Group  Joe Grossman, EPCOR  Moderated by: Craig McFarland, President and CEO of Pinal Partnership  By Hannah Kovach, Digital Media Intern | Rose Law Group Reporter Water policy, energy reliability and economic development dominated discussion at the February Pinal Partnership breakfast, as industry leaders and lawmakers warned that 2026 could be a defining year for Pinal County.  The panel, moderated by Pinal Partnership President and CEO Craig McFarland, featured Jason... Read More »
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Get early access to most innovative water bottle on the market today
Click here to join the waitlist (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents ATLYS.) By Rose Law Group Reporter There are water...
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Senate GOP looks to ditch certain taxes on Arizona home sales
Senate GOP looks to ditch certain taxes on Arizona home sales
By David Baker | AZ Family A bill is moving through the state Legislature that supporters say would allow Arizona home sellers to keep more...
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New economic development project manager in Mesa
New economic development project manager in Mesa
Photo via City of Mesa By YourValley The city of Mesa’s office of economic development recently announced the promotion of Hayley Freestone to economic development project manager. Freestone...
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Family Law

Do you need a prenup for your paint colors? Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer provides the answer
By Rachel Wharton | New York Times A major home renovation can be hard on a relationship. The process includes such classic argument starters as ever-expanding timelines and budgets, choosing from a vast assortment of colors and materials, agreeing on a general vision and aesthetic and the awkward dance of managing... Read More »
Kyrsten Sinema sued as ‘homewrecker’; Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer comments 
Kyrsten Sinema sued as ‘homewrecker’; Rose Law Group family law attorney Kelsey Fischer comments 
Marriage security breach? “A lawsuit claims former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema destroyed a 14-year marriage by becoming romantically involved with a...
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North Carolina woman suing former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema over alleged affair
North Carolina woman suing former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema over alleged affair
By 12 News A North Carolina woman is suing former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. She is alleging that the politician...
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Aaric Siesco, family law attorney at Rose Law Group, takes part in 2025 Maricopa County StandDown
Aaric Siesco, family law attorney at Rose Law Group, takes part in 2025 Maricopa County StandDown
https://youtu.be/pyJ0FaYBm9I?si=qWTjCGiA1AI17_j2&t=68 Aaric Siesco, family law attorney at Rose Law Group, recently volunteered his time to support veterans at the 2025 Maricopa...
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Immigration

New law could criminalize alerting others about ICE presence
By Howard Fischer | AZ Capitol Times Key Points:  Sen. John Kavanagh proposes legislation to criminalize warning others about police presence The bill aims to plug a loophole in existing laws that only punish physical obstruction of police Critics argue the law could lead to excessive prosecution for protected speech... Read More »
State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals
State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals
By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services Key Points: Arizona state Senate approves measure requiring hospitals to ask patients about...
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WATCH: Kristi Noem announces major border wall update
WATCH: Kristi Noem announces major border wall update
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-66HYMdlGY By Fox News U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem holds a press conference to announce a major...
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While Kristi Noem boats of Trump’s border wall, state officials face an immigration landscape rapidly boiling over
While Kristi Noem boats of Trump’s border wall, state officials face an immigration landscape rapidly boiling over
Governor Kristi Noem speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm...
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Cannabis & Hemp

Do you smell that? Mesnard wants to criminalize excess marijuana odor
By Howard Fischer | AZ Capitol Times Key Points: Arizona Senator J.D. Mesnard proposes legislation to expand nuisance laws to include excessive marijuana smoke and odor The bill aims to address the impact of marijuana smoke on families, including restricting its use on residential properties The legislation would allow judges... Read More »
Tony Freeman, Rose Law Group partner and co-director of litigation, comments on: Push to send Arizona’s marijuana law back to voters. The ‘Noble’ effort?
Tony Freeman, Rose Law Group partner and co-director of litigation, comments on: Push to send Arizona’s marijuana law back to voters. The ‘Noble’ effort?
By Howard Fischer | Tucson.com PHOENIX — Arizonans may get the chance to reconsider whether they think it's OK for...
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Trump signs executive order to expedite marijuana rescheduling
Trump signs executive order to expedite marijuana rescheduling
By Joseph Choi | The Hill President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to speed up the rescheduling of...
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Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, sources say
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, sources say
By Aaron Navarro, Joe Walsh | CBS News President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday that would...
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Energy & Environment

CAC to install solar shade structures
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Central Arizona College.) Central Arizona College, in partnership with Veregy, will begin installing solar shade structures costing nearly $8.3 million at the Signal Peak Campus in early March 2026 as part of an effort to increase energy efficiency and reduce long-term costs. The campus is at 8470... Read More »
[OP-ED] New advanced nuclear reactors can operate without using any water
[OP-ED] New advanced nuclear reactors can operate without using any water
By Chamber Business News In a state where every drop counts, concerns about the water demands of new power plants are reasonable. Arizona has...
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Utility concerns kill bill to allow plug-in solar panels on balconies and in backyards
Utility concerns kill bill to allow plug-in solar panels on balconies and in backyards
By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | AZ Mirror A bill that would have opened up the door for Arizonans to install small plug-in...
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Arizona officials consider lawsuit over EPA’s greenhouse gas regulation rollback
Arizona officials consider lawsuit over EPA’s greenhouse gas regulation rollback
By AZ Mirror Environmental advocates fear the Trump administration’s decision to stop regulating greenhouse gas emissions will have a disastrous...
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Water

New Arizona ‘ag-to-urban’ water law draws first group of home builders; Rose Law Group Water Department Chairman Riley Snow comments
Photo by Rose Law Group Reporter (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Rohit K. Tripathi.) Farms to sprout housing? “[L]andowners want to build new development in groundwater-restricted areas of Pinal and Maricopa counties by taking farmland out of production and acquiring water credits for it.” However, the “areas are currently under building... Read More »
Judge to rule on Fondomonte’s groundwater use as public nuisance case unfolds
Judge to rule on Fondomonte’s groundwater use as public nuisance case unfolds
(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Fondomonte) By Arizona Capitol Times A Superior Court judge is weighing whether greater regulation in...
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Arizona won’t cut Colorado River withdrawals without enforceable conservation promises
Arizona won’t cut Colorado River withdrawals without enforceable conservation promises
By Howard Fischer | Arizona Capitol Times Key Points: Arizona is embroiled in an interstate dispute over access to the...
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Colorado River governors express cautious optimism after ‘historic’ DC meeting
Colorado River governors express cautious optimism after ‘historic’ DC meeting
By Caitlin Sievers | AZ Mirror With the deadline to reach a water usage agreement looming, leaders from the seven...
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Transportation

Arizona Senate approves renaming Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk
Photo by Gage Skidmore By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services Key Points: GOP senators want to honor late conservative activist Charlie Kirk with two bills Senate Bill 1010 renames Loop 202 as “Charlie Kirk Loop 202” Lawmakers also propose a bill to create specialized Charlie Kirk license plates Republican... Read More »
Ask traffic engineer Paul Basha: How crucial is traffic engineering to municipality approval or denial of a proposed development?
Ask traffic engineer Paul Basha: How crucial is traffic engineering to municipality approval or denial of a proposed development?
(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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SR 347 just part of Maricopa’s transportation plans
SR 347 just part of Maricopa’s transportation plans
By Kenny Quayle | Pinal Central A brief update on the progress of the SR 347 expansion and Maricopa’s other...
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San Tan Valley backs federal study of Hunt Hwy east-west route
San Tan Valley backs federal study of Hunt Hwy east-west route
Photo via OpenStreetMap By Justin Mathews | Pinal Post The San Tan Valley Town Council approved a letter supporting Gilbert’s...
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The New Economy (Virtual) Power Lunch Archive

You’re invited! Corporate Transparency Act & Smart Succession Power Lunch hosted by Rose Law Group
Power Lunch Event Description Join Shruti Gurudanti, Rose Law Group Partner and Director of Corporate Transactions, and Tiffany House, of Tax & Estate Strategy and Gift Planning Institute, for a dual-focused session on two critical business topics: the Corporate Transparency Act and Strategic Succession Planning. Learn how to navigate the... Read More »
Part II: Corporate Transparency Act: How a New Federal Reporting Starting Jan 1, 2024 Will Affect Your Business, Hosted by Rose Law Group
Part II: Corporate Transparency Act: How a New Federal Reporting Starting Jan 1, 2024 Will Affect Your Business, Hosted by Rose Law Group
REGISTER HERE Date & Time Jan 23, 2024 12:00 PM in Arizona Event Description Calling all business owners, investors, LLC, Corporations, etc.!...
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[WATCH] How Corporate Transparency Act will affect your small business, presented by Shruti Gurudanti, Rose Law Group partner & director of corporate transactions
[WATCH] How Corporate Transparency Act will affect your small business, presented by Shruti Gurudanti, Rose Law Group partner & director of corporate transactions
https://youtu.be/X-IWBxK49Gc Download the presentation for your reference: How-Corporate-Transparency-Act-will-affect-your-small-business-Part-1Download
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WEBINAR Part I: Business Owners & Investors: How Corporate Transparency Act will affect your small business, co-hosted by Rose Law Group and Splaver & Splaver
WEBINAR Part I: Business Owners & Investors: How Corporate Transparency Act will affect your small business, co-hosted by Rose Law Group and Splaver & Splaver
Calling all business owners, investors, LLC, Corporations, etc. with less than 20 employees! The clock is ticking, and an essential...
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Entertainment

Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘How to Make a Killing’ is darkly funny
By Keith Walther | Rose Law Group Reporter Mixing satire with dark wit, this is a comical psychological drama that works on many levels. “How to Make a Killing” is loosely based on the 1949 comedy “Kind Hearts and Coronets,” inspired by the idea of taking out family members standing in the way of inheritance. Featuring a surprisingly deep cast, Glen Powell... Read More »
Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘Wuthering Heights’ comes up dreadfully short
Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘Wuthering Heights’ comes up dreadfully short
By Keith Walther | Rose Law Group Reporter From the silent era of film to today, there have been over...
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Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘Crime 101’ provides a tutorial on classic cinema
Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘Crime 101’ provides a tutorial on classic cinema
By Keith Walther | Rose Law Group Reporter If you miss the 1990’s heist style thrillers, then this is the movie for you. “Crime 101”...
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Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is a fun, zany ride
Keith’s Movie Korner: ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is a fun, zany ride
By Keith Walther | Rose Law Group Reporter Who says originality is gone from American cinema? “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die” is a creatively unique film that unites science fiction with...
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