Hard groundwater stance in Arizona could soften
For Star subscribers: A new new draft of a proposal that drew national headlines last year would allow groundwater to be used for new subdivisions when mixed with renewable water
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For Star subscribers: A new new draft of a proposal that drew national headlines last year would allow groundwater to be used for new subdivisions when mixed with renewable water
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced last June that the state would no longer approve some development projects in areas where groundwater is the only source. But in her State of the State address earlier this month, Hobbs proposed a new pathway for groundwater-reliant communities to continue growing.
Subdivisions on the outskirts of Metro Phoenix that have had their planned builds paused may soon have a path to construction starting back up.
Speaker Toma, President Petersen, members of the House and Senate, Attorney General Mayes, Secretary Fontes, Treasurer Yee, Superintendent Horne, State Mine Inspector Marsh, Corporation Commissioners, Chief Justice Brutinel and members
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs delivered her second State of the State speech in Phoenix on Monday. Here's the transcript of Hobbs' speech.