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To build or not to build? Data center debate hits the campaign trail
Key Points: The political divide over data centers is intensifying ahead of Arizona’s midterm elections Arizonans are largely skeptical of the developments, regardless of party affiliation Candidates up and down […]
Giles pick gets better marks than Kerr in lieutenant governor poll
A new survey suggests Gov. Katie Hobbs’ running mate selection is having a more positive impact than the one made by Congressman Andy Biggs.
Giles defends abortion vote, says he’s still ‘pro-life’
Giles said his views on the issue were affected by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2022 that overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion.
Hobbs makes it official: Former Mesa Mayor John Giles is her pick for lieutenant governor
Gov. Katie Hobbs ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday by confirming that she has selected former Mesa Mayor John Giles as her running mate.Â
Biggs taps former Sen. Kerr as his running mate in gubernatorial race
Congressman Andy Biggs has selected former state Sen. Sine Kerr to serve as his running mate and potentially Arizona’s first lieutenant governor.
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.Â
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.
Hobbs vetoes slew of water bills
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday vetoed five bills changing water laws in Arizona, concluding they would cause more harm than good.
Gov. Hobbs floats special session on water – opposition surfaces
Gov. Katie Hobbs is open to calling a special session of the Legislature this year to address the state’s groundwater issues if Democrats and Republicans can come to an agreement on legislation, an administration official announced at the Governor’s Water Policy Council meeting June 18.
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.
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. Â
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.
