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Ag-to-Urban

Jul 18, 2025

Lawmakers reaffirm commitment to passing rural groundwater policy

Key Points: Lawmakers say they are committed to new rural groundwater management policy  Two attempts to establish a regulatory framework stalled last session Residents are growing frustrated with legislative inaction […]

Jul 7, 2025

Gov. Hobbs recaps progress as the legislative session comes to a close

Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs considers latest legislative session a success Budget approved at $17.6 billion, close to requested amount Transparency, crypto bills vetoed; development deals approved The way Gov. […]

Jul 1, 2025

Hobbs signs ‘Ag-to-Urban’ bill, paves way for new water management in Arizona

Key Points: New law expected to conserve groundwater Could spur homebuilding in Phoenix, Pinal County Despite bipartisan support, some foes raise concerns Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water […]

Jun 28, 2025

‘Ag-to-Urban’ clears Legislature, paves way for new water strategy

Key Points: Bill would allow the sale of agricultural land for home development Proposal intends to increase housing while preserving groundwater The measure was sent to the governor for final […]

Jun 19, 2025

New deal on Ag-to-Urban water plan moving in Senate

Key Points: Water proposal lets builders buy water from retiring farmers Plan could allow 1 million new homes statewide Rural areas feel left out, fear water shortages Housing developers left […]

Mar 6, 2025

Proposed ‘Ag-to-Urban’ water programs could mean more farmland sold for housing

The Arizona Department of Water Resources has started developing its own version of a program that would allow farmers to sell agricultural land to developers who can convert the land […]

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