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Capitol

Audit flags stalled cost controls in paid-parent caregiver program; GOP weighs repeal

Auditors say Arizona agencies stalled cost controls for the paid-parent caregiver program, fueling surging costs as GOP leaders weigh cuts or repeal.

Border

Judge greenlights 62 miles of border wall on tribal border strip

A federal judge rejected the Tohono O'odham Nation's bid to block 62 miles of border wall, citing a 1907 federal buffer and national-security deference, per Capitol Media Services.

Elections

Kelly takes "corruption" attack on Trump to Iowa, stirring 2028 chatter

Arizona's Mark Kelly took a national anti-Trump "corruption" message to Clear Lake, Iowa, tying 2026 congressional control to Midwest races and, per the Mirror's framing, stoking 2028 chatter.

Elections

Mendoza's dual "primary residence" tax break puts fairness on the ballot

Reports show JoAnna Mendoza's Tucson rental kept an owner-occupied tax break while her Red Rock home also drew the same aid, yielding at least $820.16 in savings.

Courts

Judge denies Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction

A federal judge allowed the construction of 62 miler of new border wall to proceed along the Tohono O’odham Nation’s southern boundary with Mexico. The post Judge denies Tohono O’odham request to halt border wall construction first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Capitol

Media Accused of ‘Covering For’ JoAnna Mendoza