Electricity Costs Watch: A new U.S. map shows residential power prices rising fast in parts of the country, with the biggest year-over-year jumps in the District of Columbia (+22.5%) and several East Coast states; the report flags grid investment and demand growth, including from AI data centers, as key drivers. Utility & Regulation: In Tucson, the Arizona Corporation Commission is weighing APS billing fallout after an error left some customers facing unexpected charges tied to budget billing and multi-property accounts, while TEP’s earlier rate request was quietly lowered after interveners raised affordability and data-center concerns. Energy Policy: President Trump’s Defense Production Act push is backing coal plants and modernization efforts, including Arizona listed among the states that could receive support. Construction & Permitting: Arizona lawmakers signed a new law aimed at cutting unnecessary delays in home construction licensing, with penalties for intentional obstruction. Public Health & Safety: Arizona also enacted a crackdown on nicotine products marketed to kids, adding licensing, recordkeeping, and stronger enforcement. Local Growth: San Tan Valley adopted its first full-year budget, setting a roughly $91M spending ceiling as it prepares to take over services from Pinal County.