Water & Data Centers: Experts say data centers aren’t the main cause of Arizona’s Colorado River cuts, but they’re growing fast and do use a lot of water—raising pressure as the state faces deep reductions. Public Safety Tech: Tempe approved an updated Axon contract for police cameras and related gear, but with non-ALPR fleet cameras after ALPR capabilities were initially included by mistake. Higher Ed & Water Innovation: ASU won $2M in federal funding to develop and test water reuse tech for semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to help chip growth without straining local water supplies. Local PFAS Cleanup Deal: Tucson is weighing a partnership with Air Force-themed golf course developers that could help fund PFAS groundwater treatment near Davis-Monthan, with a potential council vote Sept. 22. Courts & DEI: Arizona Supreme Court heard arguments in an ASU professor’s challenge to mandatory DEI training, with the case turning on whether the law allows a private right to sue. Healthcare & Fraud: Michigan announced a $384M Abbott infant-formula settlement tied to compliance failures at its Arizona facility, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of safety and billing practices. Energy Research: SRP pledged $3M for 34 university research projects focused on water, power reliability, wildfire mitigation and efficiency. Housing & Costs: Yuma residents complained about steep water-bill hikes after a utility takeover, citing large rate increases and expensive uranium treatment. Business & Legal: A multi-agency lawsuit targets Amazon over claims it manipulated ad auctions to overcharge advertisers. Elections & Policy: Supreme Court action keeps mail ballots operating as usual, while Arizona’s broader election-security debate continues into the fall.