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Arizona drought plan’s tab could hit $280 million

by Melissa | Feb 4, 2019 | Development, Economy, Environment, Government

Arizona drought plan's tab could hit $280 million by Tony Davis | Arizona Daily Star Arizona’s drought-contingency plan for the Colorado River is shaping up as a pricey water-saving affair, with a potential tab of up to $280 million. The state, the Central Arizona...

How Arizona’s drought plan will spread the pain to farms, cities, tribes, developers

by Melissa | Feb 4, 2019 | Development, Environment, Government

How Arizona's drought plan will spread the pain to farms, cities, tribes, developers by Tony Davis | Arizona Daily Star “Everyone will feel pain” was the mantra emanating from supporters of Arizona’s drought plan for the Colorado River as it wound through the...

Colorado River deal in question as top federal water official tells California and Arizona: ‘Close isn’t done’

by Melissa | Feb 3, 2019 | Environment, Government

Colorado River deal in question as top federal water official tells California and Arizona: 'Close isn't done' by Ian James | Arizona Republic A top federal water official announced Friday that because California and Arizona haven't finished Colorado River drought...

Maricopa Advocates give city positive attitude

by Melissa | Feb 2, 2019 | Development, Government, Maricopa

Maricopa Advocates give city positive attitude by Jim Headley | inMaricopa It’s a new year for the Maricopa Advocate Program (MAP). This week, the City’s Economic Development Department welcomed new members to become advocates for their hometown. More than 100 people...

Developing projects in a less taxing environment

by Melissa | Feb 1, 2019 | Ak-Chin, Development, Real Estate

Developing projects in a less taxing environment by Robin Reynolds | AZRE While cities and states often rely on multi-year tax incentives to lure economic development, Native Nations and Communities can offer incentives and tax breaks that never expire. For example,...

Commercial rezoning sought for Prickly Pear RV Park in Apache Junction

by Melissa | Feb 1, 2019 | Apache Junction, Development, Government

Commercial rezoning sought for Prickly Pear RV Park in Apache Junction by Richard H Dyer | Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent The Apache Junction Planning Commission decided recently the municipality should initiate a rezoning of a recreational vehicle park to...

Councilman Waldron thanked for years of service to Apache Junction

by Melissa | Feb 1, 2019 | Apache Junction, Government

Councilman Waldron thanked for years of service to Apache Junction Apache Junction Independent Dave Waldron, a longtime Apache Junction City Council member, was thanked for his years of service on Jan. 15 with a plaque, slideshow, applause and a standing ovation. It...

Pinal farmers will be first to take water cut under plan

by Melissa | Feb 1, 2019 | Economy, Environment, Government

Pinal farmers will be first to take water cut under plan by Lauren Schieler | Cronkite News Arizona has sealed a bittersweet arrangement that addresses how water users would share the pain of a water shortage, a water policy expert says. And Pinal County farmers will...

Drought contingency plan approved with added Pinal benefits

by Melissa | Feb 1, 2019 | Environment, Government

Drought contingency plan approved with added Pinal benefits by Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services Gov. Doug Ducey signed a drought contingency plan Thursday afternoon, just six hours ahead of the deadline for the state to act or face having its Colorado River...

CAWCD Convenes for Special Board Meeting Regarding DCP Agreements

by Melissa | Jan 31, 2019 | Government

CAWCD Convenes for Special Board Meeting Regarding DCP Agreements CAWCD authorizes Agreement Regarding Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan Obligations [NEWS RELEASE] The Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board of Directors (CAWCD) convened for a special...