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May 14, 2025

Coalition of farmers, cities want to stop Mayes’ groundwater lawsuit

Key Points: Mayes’ lawsuit is aimed at a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm using Arizona water Farmers, cities challenge Mayes’ lawsuit as legally unfounded Case could set precedent affecting all Arizona groundwater […]

Apr 26, 2025

Groundwater measure seeks to protect rural interests, satisfy stakeholders

Key Points: Arizona Farm Bureau backs GOP water management bill Measures supported by governor stalled before reaching her Goal is to reduce groundwater pumping in rural Arizona Lawmakers are once […]

Apr 14, 2025

Saudi-owned farm denies legal liability for damage caused by groundwater use

Attorneys for a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm want a judge to toss out a bid by Attorney General Kris Mayes to halt its pumping of groundwater, saying what she is doing […]

Mar 21, 2025

Bill proposing new groundwater regulations for rural communities advances

A Republican-sponsored bill that would repeal the Willcox Active Management Area and establish groundwater conservation requirements in other designated rural areas is advancing through the Legislature. SB1520 would allow the […]

water, groundwater, Kerr, Senate bill
Feb 28, 2025

Arizona Groundwater – a guide for decision making

Groundwater issues have come into sharp focus in Arizona. Shortage on the Colorado River increases the importance of protecting groundwater as the backup supply for cities in central Arizona, and […]

Feb 6, 2025

Democrats’ groundwater proposal still awaits committee hearing

Several lawmakers and stakeholders are willing to work with the Governor’s Office and Democrats who introduced new legislation to counter groundwater shortages in rural areas.

Water poll
Jan 30, 2025

Unelected bureaucrats decide whether you can buy a home

This decision has significant implications for all of Arizona from the increased cost of housing, the questionable management of our aquifers, and the economic implications to our local cities and towns.   

Dec 11, 2024

Mayes sues Saudi farm over groundwater usage

Attorney General Kris Mayes is going to court with a largely untested legal theory in a bid to force

Water poll
Sep 29, 2024

Water policy is on the minds of voters as drought continues

A vast majority of Arizona voters support securing long-term water supplies and enacting stronger groundwater protections, but have little faith in Arizona’s current water policies’ ability to sew long term […]

Jul 12, 2024

Groundwater special session unlikely in election year

Republican and Democrat legislative leaders are skeptical that Gov. Katie Hobbs will call a special session for groundwater legislation, despite the governor’s staff saying her office is close to a deal with Republican lawmakers. 

Rio Verde, Hobbs, Ortega
May 10, 2024

Seeking balance between flexibility, certainty in water policy

Given appropriate and relatively predictable conservation requirements, coupled with programs that promote and reward voluntary conservation, and flexibility in water rights to allow for rural economies to adapt to the future, our rural communities will continue to be vibrant and successful for a long time to come.

May 1, 2024

Gov. Hobbs vetoes bills to curb AG’s groundwater plan

Gov. Katie Hobbs won't let Republican lawmakers strip away the right of Attorney General Kris Mayes to sue the owners of corporate farms whose groundwater pumping dries up the wells of their neighbors.

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