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GALLEGO, KELLY TOP POWER RANKING POLL

Two Democrats representing Arizona in Congress placed as the top two in a recent
poll ranking the most favorable people for public office in the state. A recent
power ranking list from Noble Predictive Insights in partnership with Arizona
Capitol Times ranked the top 50 people in favorability for public office and
found Rep. Ruben Gallego placed first in the pollster’s power score, followed
closely by Sen. Mark Kelly. Coming in last on the list was 2022 Republican
gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, who is running for U.S. Senate against
Gallego. The Capitol Times, using its expertise in politics, public policy and
governance, came up with the list of 50 names and NPI conducted the polling.
“It’s very much like sports and very much like football,” said Mike Noble, CEO
at NPI. “How can we grade candidates based on the data to see how strong they
are electorally. Are they what the electorate is looking for in its future
leaders.” The highest-ranking Republican currently in office is state Treasurer
Kimberly Yee at fifth, followed by other Democrats who hold state office to
finish the top 10: Attorney General Kris Mayes, Secretary of State Adrian
Fontes, Rep. Greg Stanton, Sen. Krysten Sinema and Gov. Katie Hobbs. Sinema,
Gallego and Lake are running for U.S. Senate in what will be a pivotal seat for
Republicans and Democrats as both parties seek control of the chamber. Pinal
County Sheriff Mark Lamb is also running for Senate as a Republican and he ranks
11th on the power ranking list. Noble said Gallego's favorability score is a
result of him appealing to voters statewide on a demographic level and his
overall favorability among surveyed voters. To generate the power scores, Noble
surveyed more than 1,000 voters on a weighted scale to resemble Arizona’s voter
population. Respondents were asked how favorably they viewed the people on the
list, and their answers were combined with name recognition, political
experience and demographic scores. A handful of state legislators are also on
the list: Senate President Warren Petersen (16), R-Gilbert; Sen. Jake Hoffman
(17), R-Queen Creek; House Minority Leader Lupe Contreras (21), D-Avondale;
House Speaker Ben Toma (26), R-Peoria; Rep. Analise Ortiz (28), D-Phoenix,
Senate Minority Leader Mitzi Epstein (45), D-Tempe and Sen. Wendy Rogers,
R-Flagstaff (47). Several well-known MAGA candidates including Lake and former
Republican Senate candidate and current U.S. House candidate Blake Masters
didn’t rank highly on the list. Masters ranked 49th while Reps. Andy Biggs and
Paul Gosar ranked 46th and 43rd respectively. Among Republicans, these MAGA
candidates had much higher rankings as Masters and Lake ranked second and third.
Sinema ranked 11th among Republicans, the highest score from any non-Republican
on the list. “I think they do well with the base, but with ... the moderate wing
of the party; also, the true independent voters, they’re maybe not doing so well
electorally with that other group statewide,” Noble said regarding the
discrepancy for MAGA candidates between the overall rankings and Republican
rankings. Candidates like Lake and Masters may do well with Republicans, Noble
said, but their notoriety among Democrats and independents contributes to a
lower favorability score than other lesser-known MAGA candidates. Not everyone
on the list is a candidate for public office. Some notable names include AZGOP
Chairman Jeff DeWit at 12, former Republican Governor Doug Ducey at 15 on the
general rankings, Arizona State President Michael Crow at 31, Hobbs’ Chief of
Staff Chad Campbell at 35 and Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod
at 44. Also on the list are Cindy McCain and Jack McCain, former Republican
Senator John McCain’s wife and son. Cindy McCain ranked third and Jack McCain
ranked fourth. Among Democrats, the pair ranked sixth and 12th respectively.
Noble said the rankings list, while not meant to be a predictor of election
outcomes, can help determine how a candidate may do in a primary and general
election setting, which require different campaign approaches with Arizona’s
swing state status. “Let’s say a Cindy McCain or Jack McCain ran. They’re really
strong statewide for a general electorate but they may have some issues trying
to get through a primary,” Noble said. “You could be the Mother Teresa of
general election candidates, but if you can’t get through the primary, it
doesn't matter.

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REPORT REVEALS STRONG IMPACT OF MILITARY BASES, OPERATIONS ON EMPLOYMENT

Close to one out of every 40 jobs in the state is due to the fact that Arizona
has multiple military bases and operations. And while that's a lower percentage
than when the study was first done in 2000 -- and lower in the absolute number
of people employed related to the military -- a new report shows that the
financial effects have nearly tripled over the same period.


LEGISLATURE




TOP GOP LEGISLATIVE LAWMAKERS PREPARE TO FIGHT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION, TRYING TO
HELP UTAH

Preparing for their own fight with the Biden administration over a new national
monument in Arizona, the top legislative Republicans now are attempting to help
the state of Utah in its own battle against two other monuments.


EDUCATION




SURGEON GENERAL ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION AT ASU

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy addressed Arizona State University students
recently at Memorial Union on the Tempe campus as part of his “We Are Made to
Connect” tour. In conversation with Emma Broyles, ASU student and Miss America
2022, Murthy advised the audience to connect meaningfully with those around them
to benefit their mental and physical health.


GOVERNOR'S OFFICE




HOBBS TAKES ACTION THAT’S EXPECTED TO LEAD TO INCREASED CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES

Calling it a matter of economic development, Gov. Katie Hobbs took the first
steps Wednesday in what is expected to be a move to increase childcare subsidies
in Arizona.


COURTS




JUDGE RULES MARICOPA COUNTY’S ELECTION VENDOR NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC RECORDS LAW

Maricopa County’s election vendor Runbeck Election Services is not subject to
public records law. Judge Bradley Astrowsky found Runbeck was not required to
fulfill a public records request for security footage from We the People Arizona
Alliance, a conservative political action committee focused on election fraud,
as the contract between the company and the county did not include work deemed
an “important legislative function” nor require maintenance of security cameras
and footage.  


AGENCIES




PROPOSAL WOULD HELP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES BY PAYING PARENTS TO
BE CAREGIVERS

In 2020, as a result of the Covid pandemic, the Arizona Health Care Cost
Containment System (AHCCCS) requested and was granted emergency flexibility to
use funds to pay parents for providing specialized care to their children under
18. Though the flexibility was previously extended, it is currently set to
expire in March 2024. A proposal submitted by AHCCCS to the Center for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) this September, however, would permanently extend
the program.




ECONOMY

 * Capitol Times to begin new feature to announce promotions, new hires
 * Jobless rate is down, wages up, but not all is worth celebrating
 * Unemployment up, hiring, job openings down
 * With pay lagging, school districts try other enticements to get teachers
 * Inflation hits Valley animal shelters; adoptions decline amidst soaring costs


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FEDERAL TAX ISSUE THREATENS ARIZONA JOBS, EMPLOYERS  

A recent change in our tax code has left Arizona small businesses grappling with
debilitating tax burdens, jeopardizing their ability to innovate and serve their
clients effectively.  


PUTTING WORKERS BACK IN SPOTLIGHT: CHALLENGING MISCONCEPTIONS ON PROJECT LABOR
AGREEMENTS

A recent article in the Guest Commentaries section of the Arizona Capitol Times
titled "We need to protect employers and workers" by the President of the
Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AZAGC) Inc.
blurs the lines between corporate interests and the well-being of workers.


GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT NEEDS LEADERSHIP FROM GROUND UP 

For the past several years, nearly every iteration of legislation to create a
management framework for groundwater in rural Arizona has failed. A successful
model must incorporate a significant leadership role for agricultural landowners
to take the lead in water management, and more importantly, conservation.  


ADVANCING EQUITABLE SOLAR ACCESS THROUGH FEDERAL GRANT 

Last month, Governor Hobbs' new Office of Resiliency took a pivotal step to
break down barriers to accessing solar power by applying for $250 million from
the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar for All grant. If awarded mid-next year,
the funding will enable broader access to solar energy, particularly for those
in low-income, rental, and disadvantaged communities.


WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES FOR ARIZONA WATER  

With November marking the first anniversary of the major overhaul of the Water
Infrastructure Authority of Arizona (WIFA) – the body now charged with securing
new water supplies and conserving water for Arizona – it’s a good time to
reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the progress we’ve made, and WIFA’s
future.  


WHEN WELL-INTENTIONED POLICIES AMPLIFY OVER-POLICING 

As the Food and Drug Administration gears up to potentially ban menthol
cigarettes, it's crucial that we pause and consider the broader ramifications of
such a decision. Although well-intentioned, this policy change could have
consequences far beyond public health that can seriously harm minority
communities. 


HEY, MEDIA, MIND YOUR LANGUAGE

In a society where headlines often spawn snap judgments, the choice of words can
skew the narrative toward compassion or contempt. The term "convicted felon" is
laden with negative connotations and fails to consider the complex journey of
individuals beyond their interactions with the justice system.


TIME IS RIGHT TO REFORM ARIZONA’S PRIMARY ELECTIONS

The 2024 election is fast approaching, and many Americans are wondering if
Arizona will be a red state or a blue state next fall. But the reality is that
Arizona is neither.


FEDERAL TAX ISSUE THREATENS ARIZONA JOBS, EMPLOYERS  

A recent change in our tax code has left Arizona small businesses grappling with
debilitating tax burdens, jeopardizing their ability to innovate and serve their
clients effectively.  


PUTTING WORKERS BACK IN SPOTLIGHT: CHALLENGING MISCONCEPTIONS ON PROJECT LABOR
AGREEMENTS

A recent article in the Guest Commentaries section of the Arizona Capitol Times
titled "We need to protect employers and workers" by the President of the
Arizona Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AZAGC) Inc.
blurs the lines between corporate interests and the well-being of workers.


GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT NEEDS LEADERSHIP FROM GROUND UP 

For the past several years, nearly every iteration of legislation to create a
management framework for groundwater in rural Arizona has failed. A successful
model must incorporate a significant leadership role for agricultural landowners
to take the lead in water management, and more importantly, conservation.  


ADVANCING EQUITABLE SOLAR ACCESS THROUGH FEDERAL GRANT 

Last month, Governor Hobbs' new Office of Resiliency took a pivotal step to
break down barriers to accessing solar power by applying for $250 million from
the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar for All grant. If awarded mid-next year,
the funding will enable broader access to solar energy, particularly for those
in low-income, rental, and disadvantaged communities.


WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES FOR ARIZONA WATER  

With November marking the first anniversary of the major overhaul of the Water
Infrastructure Authority of Arizona (WIFA) – the body now charged with securing
new water supplies and conserving water for Arizona – it’s a good time to
reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the progress we’ve made, and WIFA’s
future.  


WHEN WELL-INTENTIONED POLICIES AMPLIFY OVER-POLICING 

As the Food and Drug Administration gears up to potentially ban menthol
cigarettes, it's crucial that we pause and consider the broader ramifications of
such a decision. Although well-intentioned, this policy change could have
consequences far beyond public health that can seriously harm minority
communities. 


HEY, MEDIA, MIND YOUR LANGUAGE

In a society where headlines often spawn snap judgments, the choice of words can
skew the narrative toward compassion or contempt. The term "convicted felon" is
laden with negative connotations and fails to consider the complex journey of
individuals beyond their interactions with the justice system.


TIME IS RIGHT TO REFORM ARIZONA’S PRIMARY ELECTIONS

The 2024 election is fast approaching, and many Americans are wondering if
Arizona will be a red state or a blue state next fall. But the reality is that
Arizona is neither.


FEDERAL TAX ISSUE THREATENS ARIZONA JOBS, EMPLOYERS  

A recent change in our tax code has left Arizona small businesses grappling with
debilitating tax burdens, jeopardizing their ability to innovate and serve their
clients effectively.  

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STATE VOTERS COULD DECIDE NEXT YEAR WHETHER TO ENSHRINE ABORTION RIGHTS INTO
CONSTITUTION

Arizona voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion
in the state constitution.


MOHAVE COUNTY SUPERVISORS REJECT PROPOSAL TO HAND COUNT BALLOTS

The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted against moving forward with a plan
to hand count ballots, dodging assured litigation from the Attorney General’s
Office.  


POLICE REDACT, BLUR BODY CAM FOOTAGE – BACKLOG GROWS    

Police records custodians spend hours combing through and blurring body camera
footage to comply with privacy concerns under records law, while requestors,
ranging from attorneys to journalists to civilians, can wait weeks, if not
months on end to see the footage they seek.   


SUN DENIES ACTING ON BEHALF OF AG IN ETHICS RESPONSE   

A Democratic lawmaker denied allegations that she claimed to act on behalf of
Attorney General Kris Mayes when she improperly interfered with a child
custodial case in the summer and denied allegations of threatening Tolleson
officials. 


TOMA PROBABLY WON’T OFFER BILL TO REVAMP ESA PROGRAM 

The Republican speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives indicated Nov. 14
that he doesn't plan to write any legislation with the goal of overhauling the
state’s growing Empowerment Scholarship Account program after he chaired a House
panel tasked with oversight into the program. 


JUDGE QUESTIONS ARGUMENTS BY TRUMP’S ATTORNEY THAT CASTRO IS ‘FRIVOLOUS’
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

A federal judge is questioning arguments by the lawyer for Donald Trump that he
can declare that John Castro is a "frivolous'' candidate for president and
therefore has no legal right to try to block the bid by the former president to
try to get elected again.


SENATE, HOUSE REPUBLICANS PITCH PLAN TO RENEW PROPOSITION 123 AND USE MILLIONS
FOR TEACHER PAY

Senate and House Republicans announced a plan to renew Proposition 123 via voter
referendum and allocate the $300 million or so from the land trust endowment
solely to teacher pay.  


AFTER 2020 ELECTION, PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS SOARED 

Following the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, one of the nation’s
most watched counties is receiving an unprecedented increase in public records
requests.  


AUDIT FINDS VULNERABLE ADULT CARE LACKING

After a state-funded audit found significant gaps in the care that elderly
people and vulnerable adults receive at care facilities, members of the
Legislature are hoping to establish a working group in conjunction with the
Governor’s Office to fill gaps in the care system.  


STATE VOTERS COULD DECIDE NEXT YEAR WHETHER TO ENSHRINE ABORTION RIGHTS INTO
CONSTITUTION

Arizona voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion
in the state constitution.


MOHAVE COUNTY SUPERVISORS REJECT PROPOSAL TO HAND COUNT BALLOTS

The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted against moving forward with a plan
to hand count ballots, dodging assured litigation from the Attorney General’s
Office.  


POLICE REDACT, BLUR BODY CAM FOOTAGE – BACKLOG GROWS    

Police records custodians spend hours combing through and blurring body camera
footage to comply with privacy concerns under records law, while requestors,
ranging from attorneys to journalists to civilians, can wait weeks, if not
months on end to see the footage they seek.   


SUN DENIES ACTING ON BEHALF OF AG IN ETHICS RESPONSE   

A Democratic lawmaker denied allegations that she claimed to act on behalf of
Attorney General Kris Mayes when she improperly interfered with a child
custodial case in the summer and denied allegations of threatening Tolleson
officials. 


TOMA PROBABLY WON’T OFFER BILL TO REVAMP ESA PROGRAM 

The Republican speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives indicated Nov. 14
that he doesn't plan to write any legislation with the goal of overhauling the
state’s growing Empowerment Scholarship Account program after he chaired a House
panel tasked with oversight into the program. 


JUDGE QUESTIONS ARGUMENTS BY TRUMP’S ATTORNEY THAT CASTRO IS ‘FRIVOLOUS’
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

A federal judge is questioning arguments by the lawyer for Donald Trump that he
can declare that John Castro is a "frivolous'' candidate for president and
therefore has no legal right to try to block the bid by the former president to
try to get elected again.


SENATE, HOUSE REPUBLICANS PITCH PLAN TO RENEW PROPOSITION 123 AND USE MILLIONS
FOR TEACHER PAY

Senate and House Republicans announced a plan to renew Proposition 123 via voter
referendum and allocate the $300 million or so from the land trust endowment
solely to teacher pay.  


AFTER 2020 ELECTION, PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS SOARED 

Following the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, one of the nation’s
most watched counties is receiving an unprecedented increase in public records
requests.  


AUDIT FINDS VULNERABLE ADULT CARE LACKING

After a state-funded audit found significant gaps in the care that elderly
people and vulnerable adults receive at care facilities, members of the
Legislature are hoping to establish a working group in conjunction with the
Governor’s Office to fill gaps in the care system.  


STATE VOTERS COULD DECIDE NEXT YEAR WHETHER TO ENSHRINE ABORTION RIGHTS INTO
CONSTITUTION

Arizona voters will decide next year whether to enshrine the right to abortion
in the state constitution.

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EDUCATION

Northern Arizona University plans new medical school amid statewide doctor
shortage

Advocates say Horne’s bathroom recommendation ‘others’ transgender students

ESA program added almost 50,000 students in the past year, state reports

Alternative micro-school fails to meet zoning laws

Million Dollar Teacher Project helps retain educators

Educators discuss future of CTE programs in Arizona

Funding anxiety hits schools as Covid relief runs out

ADE says work being done on ESA program as ClassWallet continues as vendor


SURGEON GENERAL ADVOCATES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION AT ASU

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy addressed Arizona State University students
recently at Memorial Union on the Tempe campus as part of his “We Are Made to
Connect” tour. In conversation with Emma Broyles, ASU student and Miss America
2022, Murthy advised the audience to connect meaningfully with those around them
to benefit their mental and physical health.


STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ANGRY OVER UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA $240 MILLION BUDGET
SHORTFALL

Students and faculty members harshly criticized University of Arizona President
Robert C. Robbins on Thursday over a $240 million budget shortfall that has
sparked suggestions for cuts to student scholarships and instructor salaries.





GCU ANNOUNCES IT WILL APPEAL $37 MILLION FINE 

Grand Canyon University officials announced Thursday the university is appealing
a $37.7 federal fine levied against it for misrepresented tuition costs.   


END OF AN ERA: RAY ANDERSON RESIGNS AS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF ASU

Just two days ago, Ray Anderson stood on the sidelines of the Rose Bowl as
Arizona State football players celebrated an upset of UCLA. The chants from
visiting ASU fans, however, had nothing to do with the victory. “Ray, you suck!
Ray, you suck!” The words were apparently a harbinger. On Monday, Anderson
announced his resignation as vice president of university athletics, effective
immediately.


BIG 12 ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE SCHEDULES FOR ASU, ARIZONA FOOTBALL IN 2024-2027
SEASONS

As their time in the Pac-12 nears its end, the Arizona and Arizona State
football teams learned how their new era in the Big 12 will start.

More stories




GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

Hobbs nominates Tovar for state Board of Education seat

‘Choose Your Person’ helps for end-of-life care 

Hobbs defends spending tax dollars to entertain executives during Super Bowl

Hobbs says she’s governor regardless of where she goes, Yee disagrees

Hobbs hasn’t been ‘indicted’ by Senate, contrary to viral claim

Fight over Arizona’s shipping container border wall ends with dismissal of
federal lawsuits

Hobbs says state officials don’t have unilateral right to keep Trump off ballot

State employees with new family members can get up to 12 paid weeks off


HOBBS TAKES ACTION THAT’S EXPECTED TO LEAD TO INCREASED CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES

Calling it a matter of economic development, Gov. Katie Hobbs took the first
steps Wednesday in what is expected to be a move to increase childcare subsidies
in Arizona.


HOBBS SAYS UA SHOULD NOT BALANCE BUDGET SHORTFALL BY CUTTING FINANCIAL AID

Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she doesn't believe the University of Arizona
should be balancing its newly disclosed budget shortfall by cutting financial
aid.





HOBBS AIMS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR CONVICTED FELONS TO VOTE

Gov. Katie Hobbs wants to make it easier for convicted felons to get a chance to
register to vote.


HOBBS TAKES CREDIT FOR FAMILY TAX REBATE DESPITE NOT WANTING IT IN BUDGET

Gov. Katie Hobbs is claiming credit for a $260 million tax rebate to families
that she didn't want in the budget. And she is doing so even though the law
sending up to $750 back to Arizona taxpayers was crafted in a way designed to
preclude her from doing so.


HOBBS REJECTS REPUBLICANS’ REQUEST TO EXTEND BAR HOURS DURING WORLD SERIES

Sports fans who want to celebrate an Arizona Diamondbacks World Series win – or
drown their sorrows after a loss to the Texas Rangers – won’t have an extra hour
to do so in bars across the state.

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