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ARIZONA STORIES READY TO REPUBLISH
Arizona lawmakers have mixed views on Colorado River panel
As Arizona and the American Southwest grapple with another year of historic drought conditions, one state senator believes he has an answer. Sen. Tim Dunn, R-Yuma, Ariz., told The Center Square that he plans on introducing legislation creating Arizona’s first Colorado River Commission, which would represent the state when the next round of negotiations takes place over the Colorado River Compact. By Christopher Boan.
Pima County voters to consider $250M college bond proposal
Residents of Arizona’s second most populous county will vote Nov. 3 on a $250 million bond measure to modernize and expand Pima Community College. By Christopher Boan.
NATIONAL STORIES READY TO REPUBLISH
Judge to rule on Alaska U.S. Senate case
U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason plans to rule on a pivotal election case in Alaska by Wednesday. Democrats in Alaska urged Gleason to strike down a lawsuit that would prevent certification of the state’s U.S. Senate race, one of the country's closest.
11 states to consider noncitizen voting, voter ID
With the midterm elections one week away, voters in 11 states across the country will decide on noncitizen voting and voter ID questions.
Trump says 'billions' of barrels of Venezuelan oil will 'soon' lower gas prices
With energy prices at record highs the week before election day, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. will receive one million barrels of free Venezuelan oil, promising that gas and diesel prices “will soon come plummeting down.”
Consumer confidence rebounds slightly from September
Consumer confidence rose slightly in October, shaped by consumers’ views of current business and job market conditions, as well as their expectations for the economy and their incomes over the next six months.
Farm groups split over railroad merger as diesel costs climb
High diesel prices have increased farmers’ costs, and agricultural groups are debating whether a proposed railroad merger would cut shipping costs or reduce producers’ choices.
New four-star drone command has a deadline but no price tag yet
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered the Pentagon to stand up a new four-star command for drones and autonomous weapons by Oct. 1, 2027. The department has not said what the command will cost.
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UPCOMING ARIZONA COVERAGE
ELECTIONS CENTER UPDATE: A week ahead of the midterms, The Center Square heads to downtown Phoenix to get an inside look at how ballot tabulation is going inside Arizona’s most populous county. There will be video and on-site interviews with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee and others about what’s happening right now. By Christopher Boan.
ARIZONA LOCAL TAX PROPS: The Center Square continues its coverage of local tax propositions with a story on Flagstaff’s Prop. 404. By Christopher Boan.
UPCOMING NATIONAL COVERAGE
ELECTION CONFERENCE: Poll workers and election officials across the country will hold a press conference on Wednesday to answer questions and discuss administrative issues in the days before polls close on Nov. 3. (Andrew Rice)
DEI PRACTICES: The Center Square looks at diversity, equity and inclusion practices at universities across the U.S. and the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on DEI. (Esther Wickham)
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