AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchool Funding Fight: Arizona’s GOP legislative leaders are asking the appeals court to block or delay a judge’s order over unconstitutional school facilities and repairs, arguing courts can’t set education standards. Healthcare Pricing Lawsuit: AG Kris Mayes sued MultiPlan and major insurers, alleging a shared algorithm “cartel” that underpaid out-of-network care and drove up costs for patients. Immigration & Public Safety: Border Patrol’s “Operation Checkmate” in Arizona’s Yuma Sector arrested 52 people (36 semi-truck drivers), including about 30 Indians, for allegedly living in the U.S. illegally; all face deportation. Heat Resilience in Yuma: A UA research project is testing large-scale evaporative cooling to protect crops from extreme desert heat and extend harvests. ESA Oversight Shake-Up: State Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh now admits Arizona’s billion-dollar ESA program isn’t working as intended, after criticism over staffing and internal controls. Transportation Planning: ADOT is seeking public input on potential freeway changes in central Phoenix, including I-10, SR 51, and Loop 202. Paid Leave Push: Rep. Adelita Grijalva backs a federal paid leave bill for reproductive health needs, calling the lack of coverage “economic violence.” Utility Regulation: The Arizona Corporation Commission authorized its counsel to pursue actions to defend its exclusive authority over utility rates.
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