Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//March 15, 2024//

Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls, backed by colleagues from across the state, urges Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday to veto legislation that would wrest some control over zoning and planning issues from cities. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//March 15, 2024//

Calling the measure both unnecessary and overreach, mayors from around Arizona came to the Capitol Thursday to urge Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto legislation on her desk to override some...

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