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Arizona reaps jobs, funds from decades-long boom in federal contracting
Federal contract spending in Arizona grew more than three times faster than the national rate over the past 20 years, according to a Cronkite News Service analysis of government data.
Q & A: Mark Schiavoni APS vice president for operations
In this Aug. 2 interview, Mark Schiavoni, APS vice president for operations, argued that Arizona’s regulated model has worked for more than a century and there is no reason to plunge into the unfamiliar waters of competition. APS spokesman Jim McDonald also sat in for the chat with Arizona Capitol Times reporter Luige del Puerto.
Powering down
EPA to take its time in review of new plan for Navajo Generating Station
The waiting game has started again for the operators of the Navajo Generating Station.
Feds, White Mountain Apaches sign ‘historic’ water-rights deal
The federal government and White Mountain Apache tribe signed a “historic” water-rights agreement Tuesday that the two sides said will guarantee water for the tribe and benefit Phoenix water users as well.
Tempe rowing club volunteers support those with disabilities
Successful rowing teams send their racing crafts gliding efficiently through the water by trying to maintain perfect synchronicity with each other throughout each stroke. It is an all-around team effort.
Agreement quantifies Arizona tribe’s water rights
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is set to sign off on an agreement that will fund a water delivery system for the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Speaker Tobin not giving up on water authority bill
A proposal that would allow the creation of new agencies to secure new regional water supplies is stalled in the Arizona House, but Speaker Andy Tobin says he's not convinced opposition from Yuma farmers means the bill won't move this year.
US, Mexico close to Colorado River water use pact
Government leaders in the United States and Mexico are close to signing a pact to add areas south of the border to Colorado River water sharing agreements involving seven Western U.S. states.
Official says Tombstone can do water system work
TOMBSTONE a�� A Tombstone official says the city has Forest Service permission to do limited additional work to protect a spring-fed water system in the Huachuca Mountains near Sierra Vista in southeastern Arizona.
Tempe mulls bond election for dam replacements
Tempe is mulling a $10.5 million bond election to help pay to replace the rubber dams at Tempe Town Lake.
Committee OKs bill boosting disclosure of rural homes’ water supplies
Prospective home buyers deserve know the adequacy of a property’s water supply before making a purchase in rural Arizona, the head of an environmental group said Thursday.
Report says water challenges will test Arizona
A university think tank's new report says Arizona hasn't ignored its water needs, but a return of rapid population growth to desert cities will test the state, forcing consideration of significant changes in lifestyle, particularly for affluent residents.
