Recent Articles from Spring Eselgroth, Cronkite News Service
Bill proposes study of rainwater harvesting’s potential in Arizona
When rain hits the roof of Greg Peterson’s home, almost half flows directly into a giant cistern to be used to water his garden and most of the rest goes into an underground pipe carrying it to his fruit trees. What remains pours onto trees placed strategically beneath the eaves.
BLM highlights three western Arizona sites as optimal for solar projects
A draft plan on the solar potential of federal land identifies three Arizona sites encompassing nearly 14,000 acres as highly suitable for energy development.
Lawmaker gives booster seat bill second chance despite opposition
For 15 years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has urged states to pass laws requiring children to ride in booster seats up to age 8 or until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall. But Arizona remains one of three states that doesn’t require the use of booster seats, as bills have repeatedly failed at the state Legislature. Current Arizona law requires child restraints until age 5. [...]
Senator: Require drivers to move over for all vehicles in emergency lanes
Requiring drivers to move over or at least slow down when approaching any vehicle parked in the emergency lane would reduce the possibility of accidents and save lives, a state lawmaker said.