Construction & Growth: Echelon Valley Construction Group launched full-scale general contracting operations across Arizona, aiming to capture rising Metro Phoenix residential and commercial demand with founder-led accountability. Housing Market: In May’s luxury segment, casitas (detached accessory dwelling units) showed up in 4 of the 5 biggest Phoenix home sales, reflecting how the state’s ADU rules are reshaping high-end builds. Health Care Costs: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued major health insurers alleging illegal price fixing of out-of-network payments via an algorithmic process, with losses claimed in the billions. Energy & Power: Solar kept gaining ground nationally—hitting a new milestone where it supplied more electricity than coal in May—even as federal policy continues to favor coal. EV Charging: The Mobility House North America surpassed 100 MW of managed EV fleet charging capacity, including a new Tempe Elementary School District project. Public Health: Valley fever season is peaking in Phoenix, with CDC-linked data showing cases have doubled across Arizona and spread into new regions. Tech & Infrastructure: Arizona’s data-center boom remains a flashpoint as states weigh tax breaks against water and energy strain. Agriculture Policy: HBS added Andrew Fisher, a former USDA Farm Production and Conservation chief of staff, to expand federal lobbying support for farm programs.