AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEVIT Court Fight: A testy dispute between nine school districts and East Valley Institute of Technology heads back to Maricopa County Superior Court Wednesday, with judges weighing whether districts can keep using tens of millions tied to expired EVIT agreements and who controls EVIT satellite CTE programs serving 20,000+ students—while parents scramble for “EVIT Carpools” to get kids to Mesa campuses. Campaign Finance Scrutiny: Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is facing fresh questions after reporting says he used campaign funds for luxury family travel and outings, including trips with his children and an au pair, raising “personal slush fund” concerns under FEC rules. Energy & Grid Vote: Tucson voters will decide Nov. 3 on a franchise agreement extending rules for TEP’s use of city rights-of-way, tied to the Midtown Reliability Project and a new Vine Substation aimed at reducing blackout risk and supporting local economic growth. Medicare Admin Overhaul: CMS’s WISeR prior-authorization pilot—using AI-assisted reviews—has hit Arizona and other states, adding approvals for certain procedures and drawing provider and patient concerns about delays and denials. Local Politics: Queen Creek voters get a say this week as early ballots begin June 24 and a town council forum is set for June 23. Business Migration Watch: A new analysis highlights 2026 corporate headquarters reshuffling, with high-tax states like California losing major numbers while Sun Belt destinations gain.
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