Arizona stories ready to republish | October 5, 2026

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Arizonans to vote on whether to prevent per-mileage tax
Arizona is considering a preventative step to block a per-mileage tax. In November, Arizona voters will decide on Proposition 141, a constitutional amendment that would prevent state and local governments from instituting a per-mileage tax or fee based on the number of miles a vehicle travels. By Zachery Schmidt.

Democrats divided on filibuster's future if they take control of U.S. Senate
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates are divided on whether to eliminate the filibuster if the party takes control of the upper legislative chamber in November.

Report: Medicaid structure may incentivize lax fraud prevention at state level
Medicaid’s federal-state cost sharing system may disincentivize states from cracking down on fraudulent and improper payments, a new issue brief released by U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Republicans finds.

Abbott celebrates historic federal reimbursement for OLS border security efforts
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday celebrated Texas receiving the first reimbursement from the federal government for money Texas taxpayers spent on border security efforts through Operation Lone Star.

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HOUSING: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, pushing mortgage rates above 7%. The Center Square spoke with analysts about how these mortgage rate changes will affect the Arizona housing market. This falls under The Center Square’s mission to cover accountability for the government and its policies. By Zachery Schmidt

COLORADO CASE AT SUPREME COURT: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday in Suncor Energy v. Boulder, a pivotal case that could determine whether states can seek billions in damages from energy companies over alleged contributions to climate change. (Andrew Rice)

CASE REACTIONS: The Center Square will speak to attorneys general and others after the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the Suncor v. Boulder climate case. (Morgan Sweeney)

SUPREME COURT ORDERS: The U.S. Supreme Court will issue the first orders list of its new term on Monday. Cases involving prediction markets, Ohio moonshine, immigration and freedom of speech could be taken up or denied. (Andrew Rice) 

USMCA REVIEW: The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Monday opens the public comment and hearing process ahead of the 2027 joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the first formal public accounting of how the tariff architecture built around Canada and Mexico has worked. The Center Square breaks down what the notice asks, what is at stake in the review and what economists say the agreement has cost American taxpayers and importers. (Brett Rowland)

EUROPE AND TROOPS: U.S. bombers being moved back the the U.S. from the U.K. are the latest in American military assets being shifted in Europe, as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told The Center Square over the weekend that he expects more troops to be moved back to the Western Hemisphere from Europe. (Sarah Roderick-Fitch)

GOVERNMENT FUNDING: Despite having weeks to do so before recessing until after the midterm elections, the Senate failed to approve or modify three House-passed fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills, or pass any of its own. Doing so would have lessened the chances of either the government shutting down or Congress punting the government funding deadline yet again. (Therese Boudreaux)

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