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Morning Signal: Arizona news for Thursday, September 17, 2026

Arizona continues to navigate issues impacting its civic landscape, from investigations into state governance to election preparations and public safety initiatives.

Saguaro Signal Desk • Sep 17, 9:00 AM

Capitol

Legislative Investigation Into Gov. Hobbs Over Group Home

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 17, 7:57 PM

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Capitol

Arizona Leaders Mourn Passing Of Jon Kyl

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 17, 7:56 PM

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Capitol

Driver Sentenced for Fatal Lyft Crash in Gilbert

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 17, 7:55 PM

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ASU London Will Create Unique Student Section At Union Jack Classic

Arizona Daily Independent • Sep 17, 7:05 PM

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Arizona asks US Supreme Court to halt prison healthcare takeover in ‘Hail Mary’ filing

Attorneys for Arizona’s prison system ran to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to make one last plea to delay a court-ordered takeover of its healthcare system. A federal district court judge and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals already denied the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 17, 6:52 PM

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Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl, 84, remembered for decency and major legacy on Western water policy

Former Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl, 84, was remembered for decades of public service and a major role in Western water policy, including the 2004 settlement that resolved longstanding Gila River disputes.

Cronkite News • Sep 17, 5:55 PM

(from Cronkite News)

Elections

Immigrant rights group launches $10M plan to mobilize Latino and independent voters

An immigrant rights group will spend millions and knock on tens of thousands of doors to fire up Latino voters ahead of the November midterms, in the hopes of electing progressive candidates who will push back against President Donald Trump. Living United for Change in Arizona, which frequently campaigns on behalf...

Arizona Mirror • Sep 17, 5:12 PM

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Trump may strip Mexican gray wolf protections prematurely, risks further endangerment

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump initiated a review on the status of Mexican gray wolves on the Endangered Species List in an executive order earlier this month, despite the species’ population count falling short of the minimum requirement. It’s a move conservationists argue ignores science and threatens to...

Cronkite News • Sep 17, 5:09 PM

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Capitol

Sen. Mitzi Epstein won’t run again, but politics is in her blood

Sen. Mitzi Epstein, who served 10 years in the Legislature, might not run for the Legislature again, but she said she plans to stay in politics. The post Sen. Mitzi Epstein won’t run again, but politics is in her blood first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 17, 5:00 PM

(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Capitol

Polls don’t vote. Voters do.

Arizona has entered polling season, with six surveys measuring the governor’s race this week, followed by a chorus of instant statistical experts — many using numbers the way a drunk uses a lamppost: more for support than illumination. The post Polls don’t vote. Voters do. first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 17, 4:25 PM

(from Arizona Capitol Times)

Courts

Arizona asks Supreme Court to block prison health takeover

U.S. District Court Judge Roslyn Silver ordered an overhaul in 2023 to correct what she determined were constitutional deficiencies. The post Arizona asks Supreme Court to block prison health takeover first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times .

Arizona Capitol Times • Sep 17, 4:21 PM

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‘It was great for us youngins to step up to the moment’: Phoenix Mercury rookies hungry for last four games of WNBA season

PHOENIX – After the WNBA returned from the FIBA World Cup with the U.S. winning gold, Phoenix Mercury rookies had a chance to find their voices. Shay Ciezki and Kara Dunn are eager to apply what they’ve learned to the court, hoping to see more playing time in the final stretch of the season.

Cronkite News • Sep 17, 4:11 PM

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