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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Friday, September 25, 2026

Key developments in Arizona include court proceedings over election funding, concerns over a new border wall initiative, and ongoing discussions about the future of Arizona’s education funding program amid legislative shifts.

Saguaro Signal Desk • Sep 25, 9:00 AM

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Record diesel prices squeeze Arizona farmers as Iran conflict drives up costs

Cronkite News • Sep 25, 4:48 PM

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Elections

Mayes, Fontes say the Trump administration may be breaking the law to scour Arizona voter data

Arizona Mirror • Sep 25, 4:11 PM

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Capitol

Sybil Francis seeks to empower voters’ voices through public opinion polling

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 25, 3:58 PM

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You can’t strengthen Arizona schools by dismantling the team behind our teachers

During my time in the Air Force, fighter pilots were the golden boys. In combat, they were the tip of the spear. But they never fought alone. They depended on aircraft maintenance crews, airfield managers, security forces, civil engineers, personnel specialists and countless other support personnel. Everyone had a...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 25, 2:20 PM

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Courts

After 9th Circuit ruling, Mayes pushes to revive her gambling case against Kalshi

Attorney General Kris Mayes wants an appeals court to dissolve a trial court judge’s order that blocked her from prosecuting online prediction market company Kalshi for violating Arizona’s gambling laws. Her request comes after appellate judges in a different case ruled last month that gambling on sporting events...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 25, 12:08 PM

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Arizona Wildcats look to revive run game, tighten up defense

TUCSON – Arizona enters Saturday’s matchup with Washington State looking for more production in the run game and improvement on third-down defense after three games.

Cronkite News • Sep 25, 10:27 AM

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New generation, different game: Gen Z embracing transforming tennis

PHOENIX – Gen Z tennis isn't declining, it's transforming. ASU coaches, the IMG Academy and the USTA Southwest explain how NIL, UTR rankings and new access points are reshaping the path from junior courts to college tennis and the pro tour.

Cronkite News • Sep 25, 10:13 AM

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Elections

Arizona Morning Briefing, 9-25: Clean Elections Presses, Hobbs Files on Behalf of Tohono O’Odham, Police Charge Sinema’s Ex-Lover With Art Destruction, and More

The Arizona Globe • Sep 25, 8:45 AM

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Democrats gain 4 in US Senate GOP on Iran war resolution, but vote falls short

WASHINGTON — Despite skyrocketing fuel prices and sinking approval ratings for President Donald Trump’s conflict in Iran ahead of the November midterms, Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts Thursday to check the president’s unfettered military action in the Middle East. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 25, 7:45 AM

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Border

Arizona’s economy starts with our youngest children

When Arizona business leaders talk about our state's economic future, the conversation usually turns to jobs, water, workforce development, infrastructure and our ability to compete for new investment. The post Arizona’s economy starts with our youngest children first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 25, 6:34 AM

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Arizona Capitol Times – September 25, 2026

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 25, 6:17 AM

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Elections

Election could reshape Arizona’s $1B ESA program

With Empowerment Scholarship Accounts measures now off the ballot, the Legislature and the governor’s office will be the primary battlegrounds for ESA policy. The post Election could reshape Arizona’s $1B ESA program first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 25, 5:45 AM

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