DOJ vs. Arizona voting records: The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s block on getting Arizona’s voter registration database, with Secretary of State Adrian Fontes calling it “political theater.” Election security controversy: Separate reporting says Fontes’ office previously leaked protected voter data tied to the Address Confidentiality Program, raising safety concerns for domestic-violence and stalking victims. ASU under federal scrutiny: The Justice Department launched an investigation into Arizona State University’s DEI practices after viral videos, while the Pentagon also selected ASU for a new graduate program in military strategy and national security leadership. Health care fight: Arizona AG Kris Mayes sued major insurers alleging illegal price fixing that she says cuts reimbursements and shifts costs to patients. Local governance & costs: Maricopa County’s community college district voted to raise property taxes for the first time in a decade to close a budget gap. Public safety updates: Phoenix’s photo radar program topped 132,000 recorded traffic events and 17,000 citations; Yuma police warned residents about a high-risk Level 3 sex offender living in town. Community flashpoints: Deer Valley school board member Kimberly Fisher faced backlash after a Nazi salute gesture at a meeting. Water politics: Arizona and Nevada reached a deal with San Diego for Colorado River water, and a new framework signed this week could reshape regional allocations.