Author: Cameron Arcand | The Center Square

(The Center Square) – More meth smuggling attempts were stopped at the Port of San Luis in southern Arizona on Tuesday. One seizure occurred early Tuesday morning when a male Mexican citizen who’s a “legal permanent resident” of the United States, was caught attempting to bring in the illicit drug with 92 packages in parts…

(The Center Square)— More legislation is seeking to crack down on ticket sale woes in Arizona. House Bill 2748 would make it state law for tickets to be received right after somebody places an order. “An operator shall deliver an electronic ticket to the purchaser on receipt of an order confirmation,” the bill states.  The…

(The Center Square)— President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexico, which are now halted for the next month, triggered mixed reactions in Arizona, as Mexico is the state’s biggest international trading partner. Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reached an agreement on Monday where Mexico would send 10,000 troops to the border in exchange…

(The Center Square) – Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs filed a statement of interest to run in the Republican gubernatorial primary in 2026. “Arizona has a bright future but will need strong leadership to reach its full potential,” Biggs said in a statement posted to X on Tuesday. “I have been honored to serve Arizona at…

(The Center Square) – A key provision in Proposition 314 does not have any explicit funding in Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ executive budget proposal released Friday. Proposition 314 with numerous border and immigration-related policies passed with over 62% support, but the most notable is the ability for local, county and state law enforcement to…

(The Center Square) – As the Arizona legislative session kicks off on Monday, the Republican majority is pushing for no tax on tips. House Bill 2081 would scrap the state income tax on cash tips retroactively from the last day of 2024. “It’s part of our majority agenda,” House Speaker Steve Montenegro told The Center…

(The Center Square) – Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers confiscated nearly 554 pounds of cocaine hidden within boxes on a tractor-trailer in Holbrook on Monday. The department estimates that cocaine is worth anywhere from $16.6 million to $22.1 million, according to a news release. The drugs were being smuggled from California with the goal…

(The Center Square) – Senate President Warren Petersen hopes to pass an additional barrier for local and county taxation. Senate Bill 1013 would require a 2/3 vote by a council or by a county board of supervisors for approval of a tax “increase or fee.” “The Republican-led Legislature has been successfully lowering fees and taxes for…

(The Center Square) – Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is seeking election administration reforms similar to what exists in Florida in the upcoming legislative session in hopes of delivering faster results.  Senate Bill 1011 would end the drop off of mail-in ballots at 7 p.m. on the Friday prior to Election Day, which would be a…

(The Center Square) — John McLean, the Democratic Senate nominee in Arizona’s 17th Legislative District, died in a vehicle crash on Friday morning, according to the Tucson Police Department. According to a city of Tucson news release, McLean’s vehicle was struck by another driven by 27-year-old Michael Martin Creel, who authorities found to be “impaired” at the…