Arizona Surveillance Watch: Arizona AG Kris Mayes says she’ll review how Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers are used statewide, weighing privacy and possible Fourth Amendment issues as more cities pause or cancel contracts. AI + Water Tensions: Protests in arid states—including Arizona—are pushing back on AI data center expansion, with critics pointing to water scarcity and health impacts as campaigns heat up. Local Data Center Fallout: Pima County’s Project Blue study highlights concerns about power demand, diesel backup emissions, and how large facilities could worsen community health risks. Space & Defense Tech: General Dynamics Mission Systems won a $99.3M task order to upgrade MUOS ground infrastructure in Scottsdale, supporting service-life-extension satellites. Missile Defense Testing: Northrop Grumman received a $508.5M follow-on contract to support long-range missile target testing through 2035, with work tied to sites in Arizona. STEM in the Desert: DESI’s latest public universe map is now available online, letting people explore a massive 3D view of the cosmos from Arizona’s dark-energy survey. Arizona Education: Higley Unified reports above-state proficiency in math and ELA for 2025-26, with notable gains in 4th-grade math. Science Community Event: Sedona’s Keep Sedona Beautiful hosts a free Sept. 16 speaker series with Diane Kristoff on nature learning and stewardship.