AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPop Culture & Community: Tucson Comic-Con is back at the Tucson Convention Center with nearly 500 exhibitors, cosplay, gaming, panels, and a “pop culture for all” vibe. Education & Equity: Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) keeps expanding fast—now near 105,000 students and about $1 billion in taxpayer funding—despite public concerns and criticism of misuse. Civic Life: A statewide College Savings Month push asks 5th- and 6th-graders to write essays for a chance at $529 toward AZ529. Local Politics & Debate: Gov. Katie Hobbs’ campaign says she won’t debate Republican Andy Biggs, arguing direct conversations matter more than political theater. Housing & Cost of Living: More Arizona homeowners are stuck with higher mortgage rates after refinancing hopes didn’t pan out, leaving monthly payments far above earlier pandemic lows. Safety & Identity: Tucson’s LGBTQ+ community is still reeling after a hate-crime investigation tied to a deadly gay bar shooting.
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