State Room Arizona 007: Aimee Yentes | Inside Arizona’s Biggest Political Battles: 2026

In Episode 7 of The State Room, Scot Mussi and Aimee Yentes break down some of the biggest political and policy battles currently shaping Arizona—from rising utility costs and school choice fights to the latest controversy surrounding light rail expansion in Phoenix.The episode opens with a deep dive into the APS rate case and what a proposed rate increase could mean for Arizona families and businesses. Scot and Aimee discuss the growing debate around energy affordability, grid reliability, and whether costly green energy investments are contributing to higher utility bills.They also examine the surge of ballot referrals moving through the Legislature and the escalating fight over Arizona’s Educational Scholarship Account (ESA) program. The conversation covers the “Decline to Sign” campaign, the role of national organizations and union money in the school choice battle, and what voters should know as initiative campaigns begin ramping up ahead of 2026.Finally, they tackle the renewed push for light rail expansion along Indian School Road, breaking down concerns over taxpayer costs, traffic impacts, crime, and whether these billion-dollar transit projects still make sense for Arizona communities.If you want a clearer understanding of the policy fights impacting your wallet, your commute, and your children’s education, this episode breaks it all down.🎙 Guests: Scot Mussi & Aimee Yentes🎙 Host: Scot Mussi📍 Topic: Inside Arizona’s Biggest Political BattlesSubscribe for more conversations on Arizona policy, politics, and the issues impacting your community.⁠www.azfree.org⁠(Host: Arizona Free Enterprise Club)