Arizona's House Bill 2477, aiming to name Pluto as the official state planet, passed the House Government Committee vote. The bill celebrates Arizona's role in Pluto's discovery at Flagstaff's Lowell Observatory in 1930.

Arizona patients face a billing controversy with SimonMed Imaging, involving overcharges and difficult refund processes, with a former employee criticizing the company's practices. SimonMed defends their transparency and community contributions.

Arizona is set to add 21 new EV charging stations by 2025, with 80% federal funding and private ownership, prioritizing highway locations to boost electric vehicle adoption.

NASA confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record, with Earth's average surface temperature significantly above the 20th-century average, indicating an ongoing climate crisis.

Amazon plans to build two large data centers in southeast Mesa, AZ, totaling 908,000 square feet, with each facility having two data halls. Filing documents seek allowances for height and parking, but there is no set date for construction.

Waymo is set to begin testing driverless rides on Phoenix freeways, with initial plans to extend service to Waymo One customers. The Uber-Waymo partnership offers autonomous rides, despite some public skepticism following a Cruise vehicle incident.

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