Arizona's JLAC criticized Governor Hobbs' land management, stating it hampers housing development and school funding, citing canceled leases and stalled applications.

A bipartisan group of senators introduced the More Homes on the Market Act to increase housing availability by updating the capital gains tax exemption for home sellers.

Pinal County Attorney's Office joins ICE's 287(g) program, aiming to target violent criminals regardless of immigration status; critics fear civil rights violations and harm to community trust.

Arizona's Board of Education is taking steps to remove DEI terms from teaching standards, a move led by State Superintendent Tom Horne against ideological language, risking federal funds.

Representative Adelita Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed by ICE agents during a protest in Tucson; DHS denies it, stating she was nearby someone sprayed for obstructing law enforcement.

The Arizona Corporation Commission directed the Lava Run Interconnection Project back for further review, citing the need for better community engagement over environmental and local concerns.

Arizona Corporation Commission's Vice Chair Nick Myers sought assurance from TEP that its deal with a new data center to go 100% renewable won't increase costs for other customers.

The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a Tucson Electric Power energy deal with Humphrey's Peak Power to supply a data center, with measures to protect regular customers from associated costs.

The Arizona Corporation Commission cut APS's demand-side management budget for 2024 from $91 million to $40 million, with criticisms on energy efficiency subsidies but support for Virtual Power Plant strategies.

Arizona's ADCRR is overhauling inmate mail procedures, requiring all inmate mail to pass through a new Phoenix hub for screening, starting January 7, 2026. A grace period is set from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026.

The article recounts the 22nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards in Arizona, where Governor Katie Hobbs and the community commended individuals and organizations for their notable volunteer efforts.

AG Kris Mayes advances Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, targeting service providers to stop illegal robocalls, per the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force.

The Arizona Supreme Court upheld the state's merit-based system for retaining judges on the Court of Appeals, rejecting the Goldwater Institute's challenge.