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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Key stories include the upcoming increase in Arizona's minimum wage, the controversy surrounding ACC commissioners, and implications of election disputes on the state's economy.

Saguaro Signal Desk • Sep 15, 9:00 AM

Capitol

Voucher oversight splits candidates for Arizona schools chief

Arizona Mirror • Sep 15, 9:11 PM

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U.S. and Mexico Reach Colorado River Deal

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 15, 8:09 PM

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Suspect Takes His Own Life After DNA Evidence Identifies Him as Suspect in 1987 Murder of Navy Veteran

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 15, 8:08 PM

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Peoria Man Accused Of Defrauding AHCCCS Over $33 Million In One Year

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 15, 8:07 PM

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Sun Devils, Except Coach Kenny Dillingham, Soaking Up London Ahead of Union Jack Classic

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 15, 7:05 PM

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‘You can’t even cover them’: Andy Biggs’ 2011 bid to end Medicaid in Arizona

When Andy Biggs, the Republican nominee for governor, was a state senator, he tried to abolish Medicaid in the Grand Canyon State because it cost taxpayers too much to provide health insurance for low-income Arizonans. “When we allow the generations in the future to be robbed and enslaved to pay for the healthcare...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 15, 6:11 PM

(from Arizona Mirror)

Capitol

3.4M young adults at risk of losing insurance under new policies, study shows

As many as 3.4 million young adults could lose health insurance coverage due to recent policy shifts affecting Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance markets, according to research released Monday. The post 3.4M young adults at risk of losing insurance under new policies, study shows first appeared on Arizona...

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 15, 4:52 PM

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Courts

Kris Mayes’ call for a data center moratorium is wrong and anti-American

Kris Mayes wants to be many things. The governor. The center of attention. A policymaker. But she is none of those. As Attorney General, her role is limited. She was elected to enforce the law, not make it. The post Kris Mayes’ call for a data center moratorium is wrong and anti-American first appeared on Arizona...

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 15, 4:43 PM

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Culture

As fewer Americans drink each year, Tempe restaurant and bar owners adapt to remain relevant

TEMPE – Data shows that less Americans are drinking alcohol each passing year. Despite this, local business owners are confident that the bar and restaurant industry can still thrive.

Cronkite News • Sep 15, 3:59 PM

(from Cronkite News)

Courts

After Supreme Court rejects bid to limit voting by mail, AG says Trump was right to slam the ruling

The Trump administration will comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s order this week blocking new restrictions on mail voting for this year’s elections, but President Donald Trump was right to attack the ruling, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a wide-ranging White House press conference Tuesday....

Arizona Mirror • Sep 15, 3:47 PM

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Capitol

FBI Director Kash Patel wouldn’t promise to keep FBI agents out of polling places in November

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel sidestepped questions about FBI agents at polling places in the midterm elections at a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday that also featured a tense exchange between GOP Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey. With the November midterm elections...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 15, 2:36 PM

(from Arizona Mirror)

Elections

Scottsdale Unified Faces Uncertain Future

More school closures loom as bond measure is on the November ballot

The Arizona Globe • Sep 15, 2:09 PM

(from The Arizona Globe)