Arizona AG Mayes files lawsuits against Amazon
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office filed a pair of lawsuits against online retail giant Amazon, alleging its business practices were deceptive and inflated prices.
MAGA wants to deport ‘Dreamers.’ Only 1 Arizona lawmaker can stop them
Opinion: MAGA lawmakers want Arizona’s young migrants ‘to go back.’ Only one Republican lawmaker may have the backbone to stop them. Arizona Chamber of Commerce leader explains opposition to HCR2060, aka Secure the Border Act
Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
LEUPP, Ariz. (AP) — A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress has taken a major step forward with its introduction to the Navajo Nation Council.
Phoenix City Council vote to rename light rail station for Greg Stanton marred by controversy
A vote to rename the downtown Phoenix light rail station ended in controversy, bitter disagreement and a recusal on Wednesday.
Late congressman’s family played politics over a Phoenix light rail hub — and lost
Opinion: The wife of late U.S. Rep. Ed Pastor called a Phoenix councilman’s employer, hoping to influence his vote on a light rail hub. That’s just wrong.
Democrat Marlene Galán-Woods defends past support for Republicans in congressional debate (VIDEO)
‘My values have never changed. What changed was the Republican Party,’ Galán-Woods said during the Democratic primary debate in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District.
Kari Lake campaign makes a profanity-laced ad in support of Ruben Gallego
Opinion: A post by Lake’s people supposedly was made to make Gallego look rude and insulting, but actually makes him look like a no-nonsense sparkplug.
A question for each of the 6 Democrats seeking to take on Rep. David Schweikert
Opinion: In a crowded field, the Democrats looking to beat David Schweikert need to stop dwelling on a few things and distinguish themselves.
Ethics panel mulls GOP complaint that Dems committed ‘insurrection’ by protesting on the floor
During a contentious hourlong ethics committee hearing, Republican lawmakers on Wednesday accused two Democrats who protested on the floor of the state House of Representatives last month after their GOP colleagues avoided repealing a century old abortion law of inciting a riot and making others fear for their safety.
From niche to norm: Sports betting’s relentless expansion grips Arizona and the nation
Sports betting has transitioned from an illegal niche activity to an integral part of the modern live sports experience, generating billions in revenue across the United States.Wayne Shelton recently won a $1,7M parlay. (Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents the PGA.)
Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a heat emergency in 2023, freeing up $200k. Only 1 agency got paid.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency following a deadly stretch of scorching heat last summer, freeing up $200,000 to help local governments recoup costs of their response.
Arizona State athletic director hire reaction: Mixed opinions on Graham Rossini as ASU AD
Arizona State University is reportedly close to hiring Graham Rossini as its next athletic director, which would end a very lengthy wait to fill the position after Ray Anderson’s resignation in November 2023.
From The Agenda
REPUBLICAN LEGISLATORS ARE PUSHING BILLS THAT SHORTEN how long agencies can continue operating – usually through two to four-year time frames — while coming up with new rules for those agencies to follow. The shorter extensions could create a bureaucratic mess as agencies are forced to go through lengthy audits as frequently as every two years, and a regulatory mess as agencies have to work under different rules.. …more
