Arizona Politics: GOP Sen. Jake Hoffman is issuing subpoenas to Gov. Katie Hobbs and AG Kris Mayes over the Sunshine Residential Homes pay-to-play allegations, after Mayes cleared Hobbs of criminal wrongdoing—setting up a fresh public fight over foster-care contract increases and campaign-linked donations. Elections & Voting: Arizona election officials are urging voters that mail ballots will proceed as usual after the Supreme Court rejected Trump’s push to restrict the process, with most Arizonans still voting by mail. New State Laws: Several 2026 measures take effect, including tougher penalties for lane splitting (now treated as reckless driving), limits on drones near ticketed events, and new rules preventing HOAs from banning certain backyard shade structures. Public Safety & Justice: State and tribal authorities conducted an anti-child trafficking operation at a Payson casino, leading to multiple arrests and interventions. Federal/Regional Impact: A new tracker says Arizona has lost about $3B in federal funding since the start of the Trump administration, hitting SNAP and health/environment programs hardest. Water & Economy: Rep. Andy Biggs unveiled a $19B Colorado River plan aimed at speeding permits and boosting new supply projects. National Legal/Business: An Arizona-based egg farm is tied to a federal antitrust settlement that includes 1 million eggs for Hawaiʻi food banks. Tech & Media: A copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft keeps expanding, now backed by 550+ publishers. Education: Arizona superintendent candidates Terry Leyba Ruiz and Kimberly Yee spar over teacher shortages versus academic achievement.