AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSuperintendent showdown: Arizona’s Democratic candidates for state schools chief, Brett Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz, faced off in a Clean Elections debate, with both targeting the ESA voucher program and teacher pay—while the GOP debate is set for tonight. Public safety: A high-speed motorcycle chase on I-10 near Willcox ended with an off-ramp crash and felony charges for the rider. Health care crackdown: CMS announced a six-month pause on new Medicare enrollment for hospice and home health providers amid fraud concerns. ICE accountability: A medical examiner ruled an ICE detainee in Arizona died from a severe dental infection, and officials described a separate Phoenix barricade tied to a mental health crisis. Drugs: Preliminary CDC data shows U.S. overdose deaths fell again in 2025, though Arizona is among states seeing increases. Local budget: Peoria approved a $1.185B tentative budget with no property or sales tax rate hikes. Lottery: Here are Wednesday’s Arizona Lottery winning numbers.
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