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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, […]
Patrick Adams: A fresh approach to the long history of water policy
Patrick Adams serves as the senior adviser for water policy to Gov. Katie Hobbs, where he helps implement her plans for Arizona’s water future. In an interview with the Arizona […]
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 […]
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 […]
