Editor’s note: Yesterday’s newsletter was missing a link to the story referenced in the subject line about residents from other states. Find that story here.

I had some extra time last weekend, so I decided to go shopping for a nice dress I need later this year. 

I decided to try Scottsdale Fashion Square because I know there are tons of clothing stores there, and I wanted to try things on.

Some of the high-end stores at Scottsdale Fashion Square. (Jessica Swarner/The Copper Courier)

If you haven’t been to this mall before, it’s pretty memorable. It houses some very expensive designer brands that go all out on their store designs. For many of them, shoppers must wait outside the door before being matched with an attendant who walks them through the store.

Needless to say, those weren’t the places I was shopping in. 😅 But it does make for an interesting walk. 

The mall has stores you would find at an average mall, like American Eagle, Claire’s, and Foot Locker. It also has a food court and several high-end restaurants.

Where in Arizona do you like to go shopping? Let me know!

The new legislation from the Arizona GOP would deploy immigration officials at all polling locations during the 2026 midterm elections. (Sahara Sajjadi/The Copper Courier)

By Sahara Sajjadi

As Arizonans brace for increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the state, Republicans in the Legislature are working to assist the Trump administration with its violent crackdown on immigrant communities. 

New legislation from the Arizona GOP would deploy immigration officials at all polling locations during the 2026 midterm elections, a move advocacy groups say would inevitably lead to voter intimidation.

Senate Bill 1570, sponsored by state Sen. Jake Hoffman (R-Queen Creek), would force county recorders and county boards of supervisors to enter into written agreements with federal immigration agencies to ensure a presence at every voting location across the state, including at ballot drop-off boxes. 

Under SB 1570, immigration officials would be present “during all hours in which voting is conducted or ballots are deposited,” including at early voting locations, election day polling places, and ballot drop box locations.

The 2026 Arizona Renaissance Festival runs every Saturday and Sunday through March 29. Here’s how to find discounts to this year’s fair.

Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention this week.

Here are some fun events happening in Arizona this weekend, including a rodeo, a wedding expo, and a music festival.

Do you want to support The Copper Courier’s mission while showcasing your products or services to an engaged audience of 125,000+ subscribers?

Email advertise@couriernewsroom.com for more information.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jessica Swarner with stories from Sahara Sajjadi, Trinity Murchie, Jessica Swarner, and USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Paula Solis.

The Copper Courier is free for everyone. Your support makes our work possible.