Ducey’s desalination plan clears first hurdle
A plan pushed by Gov. Doug Ducey to use desalinated seawater to address Arizona’s water woes crossed a major hurdle today. Despite transparency concerns from lawmakers, the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board unanimously approved a resolution today directing the board chairman and staff to begin discussions with IDE Technologies, an Israeli company planning to build a desalination plant[...]
Phoenix, Tucson mayors lead Mexico trade mission
The mayors of Phoenix and Tucson lead a trade mission to Mexico this week as part of effort to foster relations with Arizona's largest trading partner.
Sonoran governor calls his border state ‘safest’ in Mexico
The governor of Sonora, Mexico, defended and even praised his state on its handling of immigration issues during a short press conference Nov. 18 that focused mostly on economic interaction between Arizona and its southern neighbor.