Election 2026: U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly says Democrat Troy Jackson has a “real shot” to unseat Susan Collins this November, arguing Collins has repeatedly enabled President Trump and failed to use her Senate role to demand accountability. School Funding Debate: Arizona voters are weighing Prop. 320, which would require certain districts to spend 60% of operational dollars on narrowly defined “direct instruction,” potentially forcing cuts to items like nurses, transportation, and admin without adding new money. Weather & Safety: A flood watch is in effect across much of Arizona as Hurricane Polo’s moisture boosts monsoon-style storms, with the heaviest risk late Monday night into Tuesday and possible localized 1-inch totals (higher terrain up to 2 inches). Local Politics/Infrastructure: Verizon’s plan to retire copper lines in Arizona and other states hit a snag after the FCC removed it from expedited review, raising concerns about coverage gaps and emergency reliability. Sports (Arizona): The Diamondbacks missed the playoffs again; manager Torey Lovullo said he wants to be “wanted” about his future. NFL Injury Watch: Giants edge rusher Brian Burns is feared to have torn an ACL, a potential major blow as the team prepares for the Cardinals.