Arizona Capitol Times

05/29/2026

A Sun City West resident's mission to curb her local HOA has officially picked up steam, with a measure legally requiring a “duty to act reasonably” now making its way through the Legislature. ALSO: Va**rs beware, new regulations on "alternative ni****ne products" may be on the horizon after finding bipartisan support in the Arizona Senate.

Read these stories and more in the latest print edition
https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/05/29/arizona-capitol-times-may-29-2026/

05/28/2026

Rebuffed by a trial judge, the Goldwater Institute is now trying to convince the Arizona Court of Appeals that it’s illegal for the state to give tax credits to companies that make their movies, TV shows, and even their commercials in Arizona.

The Goldwater Institute challenges Arizona's film tax credits, arguing the annual $125 million program violates the state Constitution's Gift Clause.

05/28/2026

The Hobbs administration has unjustly prioritized renewable energy projects over new housing projects, legislative Republicans contend.

GOP lawmakers advance a bill to block the Arizona Land Department's solar-only mapping, contending it prioritizes renewable energy over housing on state land.

05/27/2026

A campaign finance complaint filed with the Arizona Secretary of State has unwittingly provoked a perennial election question in Arizona: Can state officials carry out their election duties while also exercising their free speech rights?

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes defends his First Amendment rights amid questions about election officials' endorsements and duties.

05/27/2026

Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program faces two competing reform plans to curb costs and provide accountability for the state’s $1 billion education initiative.

Arizona's school voucher reform plans aim to curb costs and boost accountability, but critics contend they lack funding, violating constitutional mandates.

05/26/2026

In 2024, Rachel Walden went from school board member to the Arizona Corporation Commission. Now, over a year into the role, she’s serving as the commission’s vice chair and bringing her background in finance to the stand to examine the budgets of the state’s largest utility companies.

Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chair Rachel Walden talks expertise, politics and Arizona's energy plan.

05/22/2026

Attorney General Kris Mayes says she is weighing whether to sue Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Legislature over an allegedly illegal diversion of funds from a nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies.

The attorney general says she is weighing whether to sue Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Legislature over an allegedly illegal diversion of funds.

05/22/2026

State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging that his Republican primary foe is totally unqualified to manage the state’s $32 billion in investments.

State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging that his Republican primary foe is totally unqualified to manage the state's $32 billion in investments.

05/22/2026

Our new print edition is out!
This week we had a state ex*****on and a whole bunch of protest over new rate increases proposed by the state's largest utilities. Also, did you know 52% of the Legislature has experience in education? Read about that pipeline on page 10.
https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/05/22/arizona-capitol-times-may-22-2026/

05/21/2026

State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging that his Republican primary foe is totally unqualified to manage the state’s $32 billion in investments.

State treasurer hopeful Elijah Norton is charging that his Republican primary foe is totally unqualified to manage the state's $32 billion in investments.