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The Central Arizona Project canal carries water from the Colorado River to the Phoenix and Tucson areas.
Gilbert could move to Stage 2 water plan as Colorado River cuts loom
Gilbert could move to Stage 2 of its water shortage plan in 2027 as proposed Colorado River reductions threaten to cut the town’s supply by about 20%. more
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A new federal education tax credit scheduled to launch in 2027 could eventually become another source of education funding for Arizona families, but only if the state chooses to participate.
Federal tax credit could add another layer to Arizona's school choice system if state opts in
A new federal education tax credit scheduled to launch in 2027 could eventually become another source of education funding for Arizona families, but only if the state chooses to participate. more
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Megan Word, board chair of the West Valley Regional Chamber.
Word looks to build on West Valley Chamber’s growth
The West Valley Regional Chamber has experienced a period of rapid expansion over the past five years. Now, as the region itself continues to grow, Megan Word is taking over as the chamber’s new board chair and is hoping to keep that momentum going. more
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Arizona charter schools educate public school students, receive taxpayer funding and cannot charge tuition. But the way Arizona pays them differs significantly from the way it finances traditional school districts.
Following the money: How Arizona pays for charter school students
Approximately $2.09 billion of the revised FY2026 formula went toward charter equalization assistance. more
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Chandler City Councilmember Jane Poston speaks at a 2025 Chamber of Commerce event with Chamber President Terri Kimble to her left and Chamber 2025 Board Chair Hilen Cruz to her right. Poston recently decided to drop a lawsuit against the city she serves that she’d filed over a rumor that she was being investigated by the FBI.
East Valley councilmember drops lawsuit vs. city
A Chandler City Council member is no longer suing the government she serves. Jane Poston and her company, J2 Media LLC, initially filed a lawsuit against the city and now-retired assistant chief … more
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
'Fake electors' cases brought by Arizona attorney general dropped — for now
PHOENIX —The people accused of being “fake electors” and their allies are officially off the legal hook — but only for now. In a new order, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sam Myers … more
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Ask how much Arizona spends on its public schools and the answer can range from about $9 billion to nearly $17 billion — depending on what is being counted.
Following the money: How Arizona pays for public school students
Money for Arizona’s public schools comes from multiple sources, including state appropriations, local property taxes and federal funding. Which sources are included can significantly change the answer to a basic question: How much does Arizona spend on public education? more
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Goodyear PD probes misuse of Flock license plate reader technology
The Goodyear Police Department has begun an investigation into the possible abuse of an officer using automated license plate technology. “As part of the Goodyear Police Department’s normal … more
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Civility is a valuable, indispensable core value in these contentious times
OPINION — Kudos to Lee Shappell and the wonderful (as well as timely) article on civility. I teach a Humanities course entitled “Leadership and Ethics.” With the challenges we face in all sectors, Lee's article addressing the critical importance of civility serves as a valuable and indispensable core value. more
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Tempe PD ends all Flock license reader data sharing over privacy concerns
Tempe has stopped all data sharing from its Flock Automated License Plate Readers in response to privacy concerns expressed by the community and the recent misuse of the system by two local law … more
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The dog toy “Bad Spaniels No. 2” on the right is not to be confused with the Jack Daniel’s No. 7 bottles, according to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling this week.
Appeals Court allows dog toy sales to resume in fight against Jack Daniel's
But it took a ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to conclude no one is going to confuse a squeaky plastic dog toy with a “Bad Spaniels” label with the whiskey marketed by Jack Daniel’s. … more
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Christine Stevens
Stronger communities start with better conversations about social issues
OPINION — Every community has difficult conversations it would rather avoid. Whether it’s homelessness, mental health, addiction or other complex social issues, these topics often come with strong opinions long before they come with understanding. more
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