Biggs Says Arizona Should Be More Like Florida Than California | The States

Arizona Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs makes his case for governor against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs as early voting begins. Pennsylvania State Police warn skill games could be seized after the state Supreme Court’s Oct. 13 deadline. Host Greg Bishop covers these stories and more on this Oct. 8 episode of The States, powered by The Center Square.

Andy Biggs interview: Biggs discusses the Colorado River and groundwater, immigration enforcement and responds to clips from Hobbs. He also covers data center guardrails, eliminating Arizona’s income tax, right to work and Proposition 141, which would ban mileage-based taxes.

Pennsylvania skill games: Lawmakers have filed a King’s Bench motion seeking more time as the deadline passes before the legislature returns. Rep. Kate Klunk pushes to legalize online raffles for nonprofits. State police warn of machine seizures, criminal charges and liquor license action.

Gas tax holidays and e-bikes: North Carolina lawmakers pass a pause of the 41-cent gas tax through Nov. 30, paid from state reserves. Ohio lawmakers plan a bill to require e-bike registration and safety classes.

Detroit nonprofit amends filings: The Center Square investigative reporter Jared Strong reports that a nonprofit led by Pastor Marvin Winans amended six years of IRS filings after The Center Square reported salaries listed for him. The amended filings show no salary, and Strong lays out the questions that remain.

America’s Talking:

Colorado: Campaign finance investigations in the governor’s race.

Pennsylvania: Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity debate.

California: Steve Hilton’s tax cut pitch at a forum Xavier Becerra didn’t attend.

Michigan: Jocelyn Benson and John James hold their first debate.

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