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Dec 30, 2024 · Jan 6, 2025 Corp Comm elects Kevin Thompson as chair, votes to add vice chair position. The members of the new, all-Republican Corporation Commission unanimously elected Commissioner Kevin Thompson chair of the body at its swearing-in ceremony on Monday.
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6 days ago · Jan 21, 2025 Bill would require sheriffs, state prisons to partner with feds on immigration. Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, introduced a bill Tuesday that would require the county sheriff departments throughout the state and the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry to collaborate with the federal government on immigration enforcement.
Arizona’s looming wildfire threat: a call for immediate action
6 days ago · The time for studies, committees, and deliberation has passed. Arizona needs immediate, concrete action to protect its communities from the growing wildfire threat. Our state's safety depends on it.
Finding bipartisan solutions to affordable housing shortage …
Jan 9, 2025 · The median home price in the state has increased substantially over five years. Real estate brokerage Redin calculated the median price in the state at $281,000 in November 2019.
2024 brought some legislative success on housing, but left more …
Dec 30, 2024 · Both parties set their sights on easing Arizona’s housing problems in 2024, but even with bipartisan efforts, came up short. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were hoping to address high housing costs and shortages in the state’s housing stock.
Addressing Arizona’s water supply challenges requires common …
4 days ago · An illegal halting of the construction of all homes in large swaths of the state is not the answer. Arizona was recently ranked as the ninth-least-affordable state to buy a house in the United States. Buckeye and Queen Creek are two large developments that represent the only affordable communities for many in the greater Phoenix area.
Arizona is making a clean sweep in energy innovation, thanks to IRA
Dec 31, 2024 · The automotive industry is another bright spot. EV manufacturing pioneer Lucid Motors has experienced remarkable growth, thanks to the IRA’s provisions.The law includes consumer tax credits that make EVs more accessible and grants that lower production costs, enabling the company to scale its operations and meet rising demand.
Schools need more funding, not misplaced blame on administration
Jan 17, 2025 · It is time to prioritize sustainable education funding that supports every aspect of our schools. Prop. 123 is not just a policy renewal — it is a commitment to Arizona's future. We must invest wisely and reject misleading narratives that undermine progress. Our students, educators, and communities deserve nothing less.