Election Law Fight: ACLU-backed lawyers asked a federal judge to block Arizona’s 2024 voter-approved immigration law (Prop 314), arguing it conflicts with federal control over how to handle people in the country illegally. Local Elections & Governance: A policy push argues Arizona should clarify election administration roles for recorders and boards of supervisors to reduce courtroom-driven confusion after Maricopa County disputes. School Accountability: An Arizona Auditor General performance audit says the state’s A–F school grading system doesn’t accurately reflect school performance and that officials missed legal requirements for grading components. Border & Courts: Arizona’s border enforcement law faces a last-minute court challenge. Disaster Response: A House Democrats report says DHS misused FEMA resources by diverting staff to immigration enforcement, potentially weakening disaster readiness. Public Safety: A new Arizona distracted-driving law raises repeat penalties, including up to $400 for second offenses. Vouchers: Protect Education submitted 400,000+ signatures for voucher reforms, setting up a high-stakes ballot fight. State Politics: Scottsdale’s “nonpartisan” primary is drawing GOP complaints over outside conservative funding and attacks. National Politics: Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief, sudden illness, ending a major GOP foreign-policy career.