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Arizona's story is America's story " before and after statehood
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (1163+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 Arizona's story is America's story " before and after statehood Chuck Backus, former owner of Quarter Circle U Ranch, rides into Arizona's Superstition mountains. (Courtesy of Amy Doyl) Kiera Riley, Arizona Capitol Times//July 2, 2026// Cattle roamed the…...
Arizona ICE warehouse conversion halted over environmental impact study
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (882+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 Arizona ICE warehouse conversion halted over environmental impact study Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//July 2, 2026// Federal officials have agreed to delay " but not forgo " their plans to convert a warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, to a detention…...
States can't count on marijuana tax revenue growth
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (653+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 States can't count on marijuana tax revenue growth Sophie Quinton, Pluribus News//July 2, 2026// Taxing recreational marijuana sales boosts state revenues, but strong initial growth doesn't last, according to new data collected by the Marijuana Policy Project....
Making every taxpayer dollar count
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (345+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 Making every taxpayer dollar count Scott Butler, Guest Commentary//July 2, 2026// Mesa was recently named Arizona's best-run city and ranked among the top 10 best-run large cities in America. That recognition means a lot to us because it…...
State leaders missed the moment for education
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (423+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 State leaders missed the moment for education Vince Roig & Paul J. Luna, Guest Commentary//July 2, 2026// Editor's note: This commentary utilizes research from the Helios Education Foundation and its associate Education Forward Arizona. Vince Roig Arizona's future depends…...
Advocates push Fair Chance Employment policy for formerly incarcerated people
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (797+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 Advocates push Fair Chance Employment policy for formerly incarcerated people Jordan Gerard, Arizona Capitol Times//July 1, 2026// Finding jobs after prison can be difficult. Finding a career that supports a stable life can be even harder." But…...
Arizona still pursuing nuclear energy despite hurdles
1+ day, 11+ min ago (457+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 Arizona still pursuing nuclear energy despite hurdles Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times//July 1, 2026// Arizona leaders are forging ahead with plans for new nuclear energy generation despite ongoing funding woes and water hurdles." Arizona Public Service, Salt…...
Arizona's AI education bill deserves a second chance
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (312+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 Arizona's AI education bill deserves a second chance (Matheus Bertelli / Pexels) Conner Huey, Guest Commentary//July 1, 2026// This year, Arizona lawmakers correctly took an important first step toward preparing students for a future with artificial intelligence. They…...
US Supreme Court to review Arizona's "proof of citizenship' voter law
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (699+ words) October 8th, 2026 | 12: 00 AM US Supreme Court to review Arizona's "proof of citizenship' voter law Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//July 1, 2026// The U. S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether Arizona can legally block people who do not provide "documented proof of citizenship…...
Arizona's largest egg producer agrees to $1 M settlement over price fixing
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (860+ words) Women Achievers of Arizona 2026 Arizona's largest egg producer agrees to $1 M settlement over price fixing Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//June 30, 2026// Hickman's Egg Ranch, Arizona's largest egg producer, has agreed to a $1 million civil penalty and a 3. 25 million egg donation…...