Thursday, May 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1894, astronomer Percival Lowell stepped off a train in Flagstaff, headed up a hill west of town, and founded Lowell Observatory, where Pluto would be discovered 36 years later.

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State Budget Deal Near

Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders say they are closing in on a state budget deal ahead of a June 30 deadline.

Hobbs said both sides are near the finish line. Senate President Warren Petersen recently said talks are “probably 97% of the way” to a final agreement.

Neither side has revealed specific concessions made during talks, and the budget’s final price tag remains unclear.

Arizona has passed the past two state budgets before the June 30 deadline, a streak Hobbs and legislative leaders say they aim to maintain.

Squatter Removal Bill Awaits Hobbs

The state legislature passed Senate Bill 1426, giving homeowners a faster legal process to remove squatters and other unlawful occupants from their properties.

The bill now awaits Hobbs’ signature or veto.

Hobbs vetoed a similar bill in 2024, citing concerns it could be used against lawful tenants. Drafters of the current bill note the legislation is explicitly limited to illegal occupants, with clear exemptions for tenants, family members, and anyone with a cohabitation agreement.

Sponsored by state Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, the measure also directs the state’s courts to develop expedited procedures for resolving the cases.

Hoover Dam Goes Red, White, and Blue

Hoover Dam is showing its patriotism this summer, getting a big makeover this past Memorial Day weekend in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

A huge American flag—300 feet wide, 150 feet tall, and roughly 2,000 pounds—now hangs at the dam’s base, alongside red, white, and blue lights projected across the concrete face each night. The light show runs every evening through July 4.

Arizona and Nevada leaders gathered at the dam Monday to honor fallen service members, celebrate the dam’s new look, and launch the region’s America 250 festivities.

The dam display is also a stop on the national Great American Road Trip, encouraging Americans to visit landmark sites in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.

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➤ Statewide: Arizona reports a sharp decline in food stamp participation under stricter new federal guidelines, including a requirement for able-bodied adults to work. (More)

➤ Nogales: Mexican authorities said they captured a nephew of Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman across the border in Nogales, Sonora. (More)

➤ Metro Phoenix: A man was sentenced and ordered to repay $140,000 to Walmart for running scams at multiple stores across seven counties. (More)

➤ Yuma: U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, rallied supporters in Yuma as part of his campaign for governor. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that sought to require greater local and legislative input before changing the state Elections Procedures Manual. (More)

➤ Mesa: Court documents said a shooting Sunday inside a Target that critically wounded another man was a personal dispute, not a random attack. (More)

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➤ Former Arizona State baseball star and major leaguer Bob Horner died this week at 68. Horner was the College World Series MVP in 1977 and went on to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 MLB Draft. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals received trade calls on Pro Bowl edge rusher Josh Sweat, who had 12 sacks last season but hasn’t reported to voluntary team activities this offseason. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was named NL Player of the Week after a nine-game hitting streak that raised his season batting average from .216 to .275. (More)

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➤ The Arizona Commerce Authority is leading a trade trip to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan this week, seeking to deepen semiconductor partnerships and attract foreign investment to the state. (More)

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➤ Arizona homebuilders scored a legal win against the state’s Department of Water Resources, with a trial court striking down groundwater restrictions that stalled new construction in Queen Creek, Goodyear, and Buckeye. The state plans to appeal. (More)

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➤ Phoenix radio station KSLX released its newest Arizona 500 fan-voted favorites, with Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ claiming the top spot and the Eagles’ Hotel California at No. 2. (More)

➤ Raven Golf Club in Phoenix topped the list in an AZ Big Media readers’ poll on the state’s top public golf courses. (List)

➤ Cooler weather arrives in the state this week, with Phoenix expecting sunny, breezy conditions, highs in the 90s, and wind gusts up to 25 mph. (More)

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