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What Arizona families should know about cyclospora

Here's what doctors say about produce, pools and reducing your risk.

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Investigators still haven&#x27;t identified a common contamination source for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cyclosporiasis outbreak" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/cyclosporiasis-stomach-bug-cases-symptoms-outbreak" data-vars-content-id="2875ce56-deda-4865-96f8-58eced1c70a4" data-vars-headline="What Arizona families should know about cyclospora" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/07/cyclosporiasis-stomach-bug-cases-symptoms-outbreak" target="_self">cyclosporiasis outbreak</a> gripping the nation, limiting the guidance health officials can give consumers.The big picture: Fresh produce remains the focus of investigators, with lettuce and other ingredients pulled from some Taco Bell restaurants also under scrutiny.

Republicans weigh experience vs. loyalty in AG race

Both want to oust Kris Mayes, but they offer different resumes to Republican voters.

Republican primary voters will soon be asked to decide what matters more in an attorney general: courtroom experience or party loyalty.Why it matters: The AG is the state&#x27;s top lawyer, and has broad authority to challenge the federal government and private companies on behalf of Arizonans.

Guy Fieri brings Flavortown-inspired food to Circle K in Arizona

Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri brought four "off the hook" menu items to Arizona Circle K stores.

Delicious things are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="afoot at the Circle K" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0" data-vars-content-id="8d4b9468-93f9-4487-86a6-6fa0f4d283f9" data-vars-headline="Guy Fieri brings Flavortown-inspired food to Circle K in Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0" target="_blank">afoot at the Circle K</a>.State of play: Circle K is partnering with Guy Fieri, host of Food Network&#x27;s &quot;Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,&quot; to bring new menu items to the ubiquitous convenience store.

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Two-week surge in data center tax break applications rivals 13-year total

Arizona got nearly as many data center tax break applications in two weeks as in the past 13 years.

Data center developers submitted nearly as many tax incentive applications in the two weeks before a three-year moratorium went into effect as they did in the previous 13 years, according to the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA).Why it matters: The last-minute surge in applications could diminish the impact of the tax break pause, which Gov. Katie Hobbs <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="touted" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/GovernorHobbs/status/2074592897664499739" data-vars-content-id="cdc9293c-dc63-4723-b1ab-ae75b5a43534" data-vars-headline="Two-week surge in data center tax break applications rivals 13-year total" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/GovernorHobbs/status/2074592897664499739" target="_blank">touted</a> as a big win, saying it would save the state $57 million that can be better used for important services including child care, health care and food assistance.

Quality Jobs tax credit repealed as part of budget compromise

Arizona repealed a tax incentive for well-paying jobs as part of a bipartisan budget compromise.

A tax credit for businesses that create high-wage jobs in Arizona is now a thing of the past.Why it matters: Arizona is focused on attracting good-paying major employers to the state and every incentive helps elbow out other states, who are after the same thing.

Keep an eye on these primary fights in Arizona's legislative races

Legislative primaries will go a long way toward to deciding who controls Arizona's Legislature.

While most eyes are on statewide and congressional elections in the July 21 primary, the races for Arizona&#x27;s legislative seats will largely determine who controls the state next year.Why it matters: The Legislature votes on policies that deeply affect millions of Arizonans, including education spending, social services, taxes and criminal statutes.

ICE reaches agreement with AG Mayes to put Surprise detention center on hold

ICE agreed with Attorney General Kris Mayes to pause a planned detention center pending an environmental review.

A proposed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration detention facility in Surprise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/04/dhs-surprise-warehouse-immigration-detention" data-vars-content-id="d1a17006-17e7-477a-9e4f-a2da46dd0fd7" data-vars-headline="ICE reaches agreement with AG Mayes to put Surprise detention center on hold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/04/dhs-surprise-warehouse-immigration-detention" target="_self">immigration detention facility in Surprise</a> is on hold after Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and ICE agreed to pause it for an environmental review.Why it matters: Opponents of President Trump&#x27;s strict immigration crackdowns have sought to stop ICE from converting the warehouse it bought in Surprise into a detention facility.

Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes felt in Arizona

Supreme Court rulings on transgender athletes and birthright citizenship will be felt in Arizona.

Major U.S. Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes could have a significant impact in Arizona.State of play: The high court handed down several big rulings Tuesday.

Lawmakers could address ESAs and other K-12 issues in special session

Lawmakers are discussing reviving a failed compromise over ESA reforms in a special session.

Lawmakers could return to the Capitol to take another crack at a grand bargain over reforms to the state&#x27;s voucher programs that fell through in the final hours of this year&#x27;s legislative session.Why it matters: A special session could determine whether and how reforms to the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program are enacted.

Scottsdale City Council candidates accuse Axon over election spending

Three Scottsdale City Council candidates accused Axon of opposing their campaigns.

A Scottsdale City Council member and two candidates are accusing law enforcement technology company Axon of meddling in the city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="upcoming election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/06/24/early-voting-begins-arizona-july-21-primary-election" data-vars-content-id="e9130eba-54a4-47f5-994c-f3a9674cbfbf" data-vars-headline="Scottsdale City Council candidates accuse Axon over election spending" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/06/24/early-voting-begins-arizona-july-21-primary-election" target="_self">upcoming election</a>.Why it matters: The election could test the power of outside groups in local races.

Election season underway as early voting begins for July 21 primary

The early voting period has begun, marking the final countdown to the July 21 primary election.

The final countdown to the election has officially begun with the start of early voting on Wednesday for the July 21 primary.Why it matters: In many races, especially for Congress and the Legislature, districts are so heavily Republican or Democratic that the primary is the only election that really matters.

Budget cuts eliminate Arizona education programs

Several education and workforce programs lost funding in the final budget deal.

A lot&#x27;s been made about the tax cuts in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="freshly signed state budget" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/06/10/bipartisan-budget-governor-hobbs-republican-legislators-tax-cuts-data-centers" data-vars-content-id="0e37d138-ada1-4207-a90a-e73a02cef254" data-vars-headline="Budget cuts eliminate Arizona education programs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/06/10/bipartisan-budget-governor-hobbs-republican-legislators-tax-cuts-data-centers" target="_self">freshly signed state budget</a> — but they came at the cost of government programs that quietly lost funding in the final deal.Why it matters: Education and workforce initiatives were among the hardest hit, which <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="advocates warned" data-vars-click-url="https://educationforwardarizona.org/we-are-getting-the-outcomes-we-invest-in/" data-vars-content-id="0e37d138-ada1-4207-a90a-e73a02cef254" data-vars-headline="Budget cuts eliminate Arizona education programs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://educationforwardarizona.org/we-are-getting-the-outcomes-we-invest-in/" target="_blank">advocates warned</a> would have long-term impacts on the state.

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Republicans weigh experience vs. loyalty in AG race

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Quality Jobs tax credit repealed as part of budget compromise

Keep an eye on these primary fights in Arizona's legislative races

ICE reaches agreement with AG Mayes to put Surprise detention center on hold