This week on Creatures of Statute, we're bringing you another episode of our series Off the Charts.

The 2018 Wayfair decision is often cited as a major revenue boost for local governments. But what do the numbers actually show? We take a data-driven look at remote retail collections across Arizona counties, examine how online sales taxation changed after Wayfair, and compare those revenues to rising county costs, including mandatory ALTCS contributions.

Explore the data featured in this episode at https://www.countysupervisors.org/data.

This week, we learn about how Mohave County is leveraging stormwater mitigation projects to promote groundwater recharge, strengthening long-term water resilience in the Kingman area. In this episode, Mohave County Development Services Director Scott Holtry discusses how the county partnered with local and state agencies, including WIFA, USGS, and ADWR, to protect communities and support future growth.

Learn more about Mohave County Water Information here

View a presentation on Kingman Area Stormwater Mitigation and Recharge Projects here

We break down the FY 2027 state budget package introduced by the Arizona Legislature this week after months of negotiations between legislative leaders and the Governor's Office. We discuss the state's fiscal outlook, review several of the major tax and spending provisions included in the proposal, and take a closer look at where key county priorities landed in the final agreement.

To view our full analysis of the budget as introduced, view our document here