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Rep. Andy Biggs’ daughter dies at 37
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs announced today that his daughter died earlier this week after a battle with cancer. Cosette Biggs-Finerd, a mother of 3 young children, was 37. Biggs said […]
legislature

‘Political warfare’: Republicans and Gov. Hobbs standoff on disabilities funding
Key Points The Division of Developmental Disabilities needs $122 to maintain services Republicans have proposed funding by pulling from other programs The governor placed a moratorium on all bills until […]
education

Arizona schools must choose between DEI or federal funding
Key points Schools face funding loss without compliance with federal guidance The State Department of Education says it will enforce the cuts Shortened Covid fund deadlines result in additional monetary […]
Governor's Office

Gov. Hobbs declares moratorium on all bills until disabilities funding passes
Key Points Gov. Katie Hobbs is not signing any legislation until she gets a bipartisan DDD bill. House Democrats joined Hobbs in protest by voting against all bills introduced April […]
courts

Federal judges dismisses lawsuit challenging anti-abortion law
Key Points A U.S. District Court Judge dismissed a challenge to a 2021 abortion law Physicians still cannot legally abort a child because of genetic problems Attorney General Kris Mayes […]
agencies

Water authority distributes conservation grants
As negotiations continue over the future of the Colorado River, officials on Arizona’s water management board are pointing to millions allocated in water conservation grants as an example of the state’s willingness to manage its water resources.
economy
- Axon gets approval for Scottsdale headquarters from Senate
- Environmental, business leaders weigh in on all-GOP Corporation Commission
- Arizona union workers weigh 2024 presidential choices as Harris and Trump vie for support
- Water authority has been unofficial rainy-day fund
- Backers of Prop. 479 raise $3M for transportation tax
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Morning Scoop: Saving Water, Securing the Future: City Conservation Efforts
April 30th, 2025 | 8:00 AM
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