AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHistoric Shift: Arizona Democrats’ sweep gives them control of the governor’s office and both legislative chambers for the first time in 60 years. Gov. Katie Hobbs calls it a mandate, but party leaders face pressure to deliver on public-school funding, voucher reform and abortion rights. First Tests: Data-center regulation could test the new majority, while Democrats are also expected to drop state defenses of abortion restrictions. Voters approved Proposition 318, banning transgender girls from girls’ sports, underscoring limits to the party’s election gains. Election Fallout: Pima County has finished counting ballots, and three judges appointed by former Gov. Doug Ducey appear poised to lose retention votes. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes also referred a campaign-finance complaint against Republican Ralph Heap to the attorney general. Water and Oversight: A draft federal review says a proposed ICE detention center in Surprise could sharply increase demand for water and other utilities. Arizona utility regulators are also set to consider a Tucson Electric Power rate increase this month.
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