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The Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal, Friday, March 6, 2015 near Fountain Hills, Ariz.(AP Photo/Matt York)

Reagan Priest, Arizona Capitol Times//October 16, 2026//

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Arizona joined Nevada’s lawsuit against the federal government Friday The state retained a law firm in March and set aside $4 million for potential...

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