Governor hopefuls debate water, Medicaid and data centers
News ClipWhite Mountain Independent·Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ·10/14/2026
Arizona gubernatorial candidates Andy Biggs and Teri Ann Hourihan debated regulation of data centers and concerns about the state’s water supply in Scottsdale. The article provides policy discussion but does not identify a specific data center project or company.
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Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs and No Labels Party nominee Teri Ann Hourihan debated Arizona policy issues in Scottsdale on Oct. 6, including potential regulation of data centers and whether the state is facing worsening water shortages.
The debate also covered Medicaid restrictions and controversies involving Biggs’ past political positions. No specific data center development, company, or concrete regulatory action was identified.