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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

Maricopa County Gets Federal Funds To Help Incarcerated Vets

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 16, 7:38 PM

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Capitol

Fed Raises Rates, but What Does That Really Mean for Homebuyers?

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 16, 7:36 PM

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Dr. Zuhdi Jasser Releases ‘INSTALL THE FIREWALL’ Ad—Says Rep. Greg Stanton ‘Will Not Stand Up To The Radical Left’

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 16, 7:35 PM

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Cardinals Coach Mike Lafleur Thinks Defense Can Be Better Despite Upset Win

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 16, 7:27 PM

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Senate Republicans launch probe over Hobbs’ pay-to-play allegations

Not satisfied with what has been released so far, Arizona Senate Republicans are launching their own investigation into an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving Gov. Katie Hobbs and a state contractor. The post Senate Republicans launch probe over Hobbs’ pay-to-play allegations first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 16, 5:42 PM

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Mark Kelly slams House Speaker for delaying Hegseth impeachment vote until after midterms

Sen. Mark Kelly accused Speaker Mike Johnson of shielding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from impeachment until after the midterms by starting recess a day early. Hegseth’s effort to demote the retired Navy combat pilot is among the allegations.

Cronkite News • Sep 16, 5:23 PM

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This Constitution Day, let’s assert states’ rights to regulate election spending

More than 40 years ago, Barry Goldwater correctly understood both the corrosive effect of money in politics and the vital importance of state sovereignty in our system. The post This Constitution Day, let’s assert states’ rights to regulate election spending first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 16, 4:43 PM

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Supreme Court ruling clears way for mail ballots, used by 75% of Arizona voters, to proceed as usual

Arizona election officials offered assurance that mail voting will proceed as usual after the Supreme Court left new Postal Service ballot rules blocked. Three out of four Arizona voters vote by mail.

Cronkite News • Sep 16, 4:36 PM

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“Do you see him?” Balbir Singh Sodhi’s 25th anniversary vigil invites people to reflect on his legacy

MESA – Balbir Singh Sodhi’s 25th anniversary vigil brought together Sikh community members and diverse interfaith activists from across the nation to celebrate his legacy and continue calling for peace.

Cronkite News • Sep 16, 3:23 PM

(from Cronkite News)

Elections

The Epstein reckoning hits the campaign trail, including in Arizona

As Republicans gathered in Dallas, Texas for their pre-midterm convention last week, Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico focused on survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. Talarico got a tour of the Reading Room, a traveling exhibit of the nearly 3 million files that the Department of Justice released from its...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 16, 3:08 PM

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Capitol

Corrections department wants $130M for prison HVAC

After funding for HVAC projects was discontinued in 2023, corrections officials are state lawmakers to rreplace existing and “inefficient” evaporative coolers, or “swamp coolers,” with modern HVAC systems. The post Corrections department wants $130M for prison HVAC first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 16, 3:02 PM

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Union Jack Classic an optimal marketing tool for launch of ASU London

LONDON – Despite the logistical challenges that come with playing in an international football game, the opportunity to promote a new school provided enough incentive for ASU to send its football team across the pond.

Cronkite News • Sep 16, 2:36 PM

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