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How Community Bridges Supports Mental Health in Arizona with Dane Binder

This week, we're joined by Dane Binder, Director of Government Affairs at Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI), to explore Arizona's behavioral health system and CBI's role in delivering critical mental health and crisis services across the state. Tune in as we discuss Arizona's crisis response system, CBI's Treatment Response Centers for juveniles, and the organization's partnership in Pima County's innovative SAFR program. Learn more about Community Bridges here.

The Colorado River's New Rulebook with Sarah Porter

This week, we sit down with Sarah Porter, Director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU's Morrison Institute for Public Policy, to unpack the federal government's newly released framework for managing the Colorado River over the next decade. Tune in as we discuss what the Final EIS says, the potential for major reductions in Arizona's river allocation, and what counties need to be watching for as the Record of Decision remains pending. Learn more about the Kyl Center and check out the Water Blueprint here

Checking In with the League: Local Government at the State Capitol

We sit down with Rene Guillen, Executive Director of the League of Cities and Towns, to discuss some of the key issues emerging from the last legislative session and the League’s policy development process as it looks ahead to 2027. Tune in as we discuss the importance of stewarding political capital, the challenges facing local governments, and the League’s efforts to advocate for local control over short-term rental regulations.

Off the Charts: The Legacy of Arizona's 5Cs

Arizona's 5Cs helped build the state's economy. Join us as we examine how Copper, Cattle, Cotton, Citrus, and Climate have influenced county revenues and what the data reveals about their changing impact over the last 20 years. Explore our data tools here: https://www.countysupervisors.org/data

Off the Charts: Wayfair Windfall?

This week on Creatures of Statute, we're bringing you another episode of our series Off the Charts. The 2018 Wayfair decision is often cited as a major revenue boost for local governments. But what do the numbers actually show? We take a data-driven look at remote retail collections across Arizona counties, examine how online sales taxation changed after Wayfair, and compare those revenues to rising county costs, including mandatory ALTCS contributions. Explore the data featured in this episode at https://www.countysupervisors.org/data.

Mohave County Flood Control: Protecting Property & Recharging the Aquifer with Scott Holtry

This week, we learn about how Mohave County is leveraging stormwater mitigation projects to promote groundwater recharge, strengthening long-term water resilience in the Kingman area. In this episode, Mohave County Development Services Director Scott Holtry discusses how the county partnered with local and state agencies, including WIFA, USGS, and ADWR, to protect communities and support future growth. Learn more about Mohave County Water Information here View a presentation on Kingman Area Stormwater Mitigation and Recharge Projects here

County Touchpoints in the FY27 State Budget

We break down the FY 2027 state budget package introduced by the Arizona Legislature this week after months of negotiations between legislative leaders and the Governor's Office. We discuss the state's fiscal outlook, review several of the major tax and spending provisions included in the proposal, and take a closer look at where key county priorities landed in the final agreement. To view our full analysis of the budget as introduced, view our document here

Off the Charts: Why Home Values Rise but Tax Burdens Stay Low

In this episode of Off the Charts, we explore how Arizona's property tax framework has kept our relative property tax burden one of the lowest in the country—even as home prices have more than doubled. We break down the data behind levy limits, inflation, county budget pressures, and what Arizona's low-tax status means for taxpayers and local services. Watch this week's episode on our youtube channel here Explore our data tools at https://www.countysupervisors.org/data and check out our levy limit guide at https://www.countysupervisors.org/levy-limits

The Business of Food Safety: Counties & the Restaurant Industry with Dan Bogert

This week on Creatures of Statute, we sat down with Dan Bogert, COO of the Arizona Restaurant Association, to discuss the intersection of county government, public health, and Arizona’s restaurant industry. The conversation explored food safety regulations, health inspections, permitting, and the vital role local restaurants play in Arizona’s economy and communities. Tune in for an inside look at how industry and local government work together to support public health and small businesses across the state. Check out the Arizona Restaurant Association here View current and previous winners of the Foodist Awards here

Beyond Concrete: Innovating Flood Control in Pima County

Flood control is one of the many essential services counties provide to protect residents, infrastructure, and local communities. In this episode, we take a closer look at how Pima County is modernizing flood control through targeted infrastructure investments, stormwater management projects, and community partnerships designed to reduce risk and improve public spaces. Learn more about Pima County Green Stormwater Infrastructure here To learn more about flood control districts, check out CSA's overview of special districts here

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