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ARIZONA STORIES READY TO REPUBLISH
Peoria School District's budget override back on ballot
One of the largest school districts in Arizona is asking voters to extend a 30-year-old budget override this fall. By Christopher Boan.
Maricopa County elections officials ready for busy midterms
One hundred or so men and women scurried about in a large office as they processed ballots from the final week of early voting. That was the scene Tuesday at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in Phoenix. By Christopher Boan.
NATIONAL STORIES READY TO REPUBLISH
Election officials to cooperate with federal monitors
Election officials will comply with the federal government’s efforts to deploy observers across the country in the 2026 midterm elections.
Report: DOJ cracked down on $4.8M in elder fraud in 12 months
More than 700 fraudsters allegedly stole a total of $4.84 million from older Americans over the span of 12 months, according to a new U.S. Department of Justice report.
Fed pause won’t lower mortgage rates, economists say
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, a decision that does little for homebuyers facing mortgage rates near 7.3% and builder confidence that is at a 14-year low.
Trump campaigns in Texas in last push for Republicans
President Donald Trump campaigned in Texas on Tuesday as part of his last push for Republicans running for office in the Lone Star State.
Appellate court rules in favor of Abbott days before election
Texas' highest appellate court has ruled in favor of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a lawsuit brought by his Democratic challenger over access to public records days before the Nov. 3 election.
Second federal judge blocks $20M taxpayer-funded Trump ad campaign
A second federal judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using $20 million in taxpayer funds for a national advertising campaign, reinforcing restrictions imposed earlier this month in a separate lawsuit.
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UPCOMING ARIZONA COVERAGE
ARIZONA LOCAL TAX PROPOSITIONS: The Center Square continues its coverage of Arizona tax propositions with a story on Flagstaff’s Prop. 404. By Christopher Boan.
UPCOMING NATIONAL COVERAGE
NVP COMPACT: Election integrity advocates are warning of implementation of the National Popular Vote Compact if Democratic trifectas in key states make headway in certain states during the 2026 midterm elections. (Andrew Rice)
GDP: The Bureau of Economic Analysis releases its initial estimate of third-quarter GDP Thursday. (Morgan Sweeney)
FARM BILL E15: CBO says the Senate farm bill’s year-round E15 and RFS provision would add $6.2 billion to the deficit over a decade, more than the $4.4 billion it scores for the whole bill. Most of it is farm support payments, not fuel policy. (Brett Rowland)
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