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Attorney General’s lawsuit against Fondomonte could set new precedent for groundwater use
Key Points: Lawyer for farmers and cities seeks to join lawsuit against Attorney General Kris Mayes Mayes accuses Fondomonte LLC of creating public nuisance by withdrawing too much groundwater Judge […]
Arizona officials shift focus to secure state’s share of Colorado River
Key Points: Officials celebrated the passage of Ag-to-Urban groundwater legislation on July 29, but noted more work needs to be done Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican Sen. T.J. Shope are […]
Arizona approves first water transfer to rural areas for new construction
Key Points: Arizona approves first-ever water transfer from rural Arizona to active management areas Buckeye is now allowed to withdraw nearly 6,000 acre-feet of water from Harquahala basin Transfer will […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sarah Porter: The future of Arizona’s water policy
Sarah Porter’s fondest memories of growing up in Phoenix include spending time with her family camping, hiking, and fishing. So when Porter saw an opportunity to transition from her career […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
Groundwater bill stalls; no help for rural communities this year
Key Points: Groundwater bill unlikely to be finalized before the Legislature adjourns Negotiations are continuing Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democrats claim partisan opposition Residents of rural communities concerned about depleted […]
State Republicans want to block Biden national monument
Key Points: Arizona Republicans are pushing to void a newly designated national monument Opponents of the monument argue the designation harms Arizona’s economy The monument sits on large uranium and […]
Water official claims alternative water necessary if Colorado River deal unfavorable
Key Points: A deal to parse out the Colorado River between upper and lower basin states is in negotiations If Arizona is forced to cut a portion of its supply, […]
