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Lawmakers bicker with Hobbs over groundwater supply
Key Points Republican lawmakers say they don’t know how much groundwater Arizona has The governor and Department of Water Resources disagree with that assertion Water policy experts worry about recent […]
House approves bill to require wildfire prevention plans from Arizona utility companies
Utility providers may soon be required to produce wildfire prevention plans after House approval of HB2201 on Feb. 25.
We need collaboration over cynicism to solve groundwater challenges
I don’t know what the future holds for all the work we accomplished in the past year, but the Arizona Farm Bureau will continue to stay engaged and vigilant on behalf of Arizona’s farm and ranch families. I agree with others who have said that we are very close – mostly due to the enormous concessions agriculture has made.
2 Democrats are no-shows at their ethics committee hearings
A House ethics panel amended committee rules Wednesday to require legislative members who face ethics complaints to attend their Ethics Committee hearings.
Bill to close groundwater loophole on hold
While the state grapples with housing shortfalls and officials work on water management solutions, a loophole allowing homebuilders to bypass certification requirements may remain unaddressed for another year.
Reform water law to include the environment
Our current water laws and policies are unsustainable for the future. We see a small amount of potential progress, but most of the current legislative proposals further weaken water management. Much more needs to be done to achieve a sustainable water supply and to protect our rivers. Our economy, our well-being, and our wildlife depend on a healthy environment, which includes rivers and springs.
Sun denies, deflects, diminishes allegations in ethics hearing
Rep. Leezah Sun, D-Phoenix, begged for mercy at a House Ethics Committee hearing Tuesday where the first-term Democrat characterized complaints against her as hearsay and said her behavior was no different from any sort of conversation with a “certain level of disagreement.”
Farmer, rural lawmaker leave Governor’s Water Council
Two key members of the Governor's Water Policy Council have quit, potentially threatening the chances of any action to deal with a depleting water supply in rural Arizona.
‘Gatekeeper’ Rep. Griffin thwarts groundwater bills
Rural Arizonans are growing increasingly frustrated with Rep. Gail Griffin’s inaction on groundwater regulation.
Hobbs vetoes bill to regulate renewable energy
Calling it a potential barrier to renewable energy, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation Monday which would have imposed new requirements on solar and wind generating plants.
Hobbs puts veto stamp to work again – 119 measures rejected
Arizona counties won't get state approval to start counting ballots by hand.
Groups push statewide groundwater protection plan
An environmental lobbyist is crafting a sweeping groundwater protection bill that he hopes will pass in the next legislative session, but past attempts have failed.
