by Melissa | Oct 13, 2017 | Environment, Government
Arizona warns developers: There may not be enough water to build in Pinal County by Dustin Gardiner | The Republic Plans for a large master-planned community in Casa Grande have hit a major roadblock: The state of Arizona says there might not be enough water...
by Melissa | Oct 13, 2017 | Environment, Florence
Residents urge town to keep up the fight against Florence Copper by Mark Cowling | Florence Reminder & Blade Tribune Council members said the town will continue fighting to prevent the Florence Copper Project from operating, despite the recent dismissal of their...
by Melissa | Oct 9, 2017 | Apache Junction, Development, Environment, Government
When the desert gets developed, where does the water go? by Charlie Goff | special to the Independent Are you interested in local government efforts to promote and protect the public’s health, peace, safety, comfort, and convenience in the face of development? Could...
by Melissa | Sep 29, 2017 | Development, Environment, Government
Water, water, everywhere – Pinal County liquid gold Governor Doug Ducey appointed a Water Task Force to come up with policy suggestions to improve our water situation into the next century and beyond – there is a lot of discussion about Pinal County! As...
by Melissa | Sep 27, 2017 | Development, Economy, Environment, Florence, Government
Florence Copper to proceed with mining after town’s appeal rejected by Joey Chenoweth | Casa Grande Dispatch After the latest in a line of legal victories, Florence Copper officials are ready to move forward with construction. The Environmental Protection...
by Melissa | Sep 25, 2017 | Environment, Government
Governor’s Office proposes major rewrite of water laws by Rachel Leingang | Arizona Capitol Times Gov. Doug Ducey’s office is pushing for a spate of changes aimed at altering water laws, from groundwater rules to audits of another public body. The proposed laws have...