By Jan Sandoz If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer for something that is easy, interesting and extremely important, I encourage you to be a poll observer during the general election this November. Your main responsibility will be to observe the voting process, report any problems and document irregularities. You are not allowed to speak to any poll workers or voters – just observe and report. Prior to election day I was required to attend a 90-minute zoom traini

An educational guide to one of Arizona's busiest, most misunderstood public offices This report reflects Arizona law, court rules, and publicly available information as understood through August 2026. Budgets, staffing figures, technology projects, and pending litigation can change quickly, so readers should confirm current details against the official sources listed in the final section before relying on them for any formal purpose. This is educational information, not legal

Executive Summary Ever paid an electric bill in Arizona? Started an LLC? Bought a stock, or driven past a natural gas pipeline without a second thought? Congratulations, you have already interacted with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), probably without realizing it. This agency is one of the odder setups in American state government: five elected officials who set utility rates, approve business paperwork, chase down investment fraud, and inspect pipelines, all at th

Researching the Arizona State Senate turned up a handful of issues that don't always make the headlines but shape daily life across the state, including here in LD3. Some of it confirmed what most residents already sense. Some of it was genuinely surprising. Before getting into the full breakdown, test your knowledge with a quick ten question quiz on the topics likely to define the next legislative session. 1. What has made Arizona's budget process messy in recent years? A) T