Your local power company pays big bucks to buy political influence at the state and federal level. Its interests do not always align with yours, but in almost every state, utilities are a major political force to be reckoned with. Beyond their own lobbying efforts, they often pay even more to have someone else do the lobbying for them.

Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year
By Bob Christie | AZ Capitol Times Key Points: An Arizona House measure boosting rules for short-term rentals like those offered through Airbnb and Vrbo





