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Last update: 7 hours agoCampaign Finance: New Mexico GOP gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez poured in another $999,999 ahead of the June 2 primary, turning his self-funding into a headline-grabbing name-ID push. Food & Retail: El Pollo Loco’s turnaround keeps showing up in the numbers—Q1 same-store sales rose 5.8% and adjusted earnings jumped 27.3%, with menu innovation driving mix. Arizona Courts/Policy: A new lawsuit from Schlichter Bogard targets employers’ voluntary benefits plans, arguing workers are stuck with “excessive fees” under ERISA-style fiduciary duties. Sports Business: The Big 12’s $30M RedBird line of credit is on the table, but most schools—including BYU—aren’t taking it. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Mesa Gateway Airport is gearing up for major changes, including going back to one airline after Allegiant’s deal with Sun Country, plus new concessions and a TSA facility planned for late 2027/early 2028. Public Safety: The Jones Fire near Wickenburg is still active as heat threatens flare-ups; some areas reopened and evacuations have been managed. Water Politics: A new Arizona poll puts Colorado River protection at the top of voters’ priorities.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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