Hobbs OKs bill that could bring water to Rio verde Foothills | City News
After six dry months, the Rioverde foothills should be re-supplied with water from Scottsdale. Governor Katie Hobbs announced on June 19 that Democrats and Republicans united in passing a bill aimed at forcing Scottsdale to provide water to its unincorporated neighbor through the “Standpipe District.” SB 1432 was signed less than a week after. “This […]
Coastal Commission OKs new public path to Malibu Beach
Last week, June gloom hung heavy along the deserted Escondido beach, leaving no one but a lone surfer skimming the distant waves. This sandy beach is sandwiched between Jeffrey’s Restaurant to the east and Paradise Cove to the west, with no other entry points nearby. But after a 40-year battle, the California Coast Board on […]
Yavapai County OKs weed funds to pay 911 bonuses
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, at a meeting held in Cottonwood on Wednesday, May 17, donated a portion of the funds from Proposition 207 marijuana sales in Arizona to 911 dispatchers at the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. has unanimously approved the funding of the recruitment and retention bonus program. YCSO has 19 authorized posts […]
California Grid Operator OKs $7.3B in Transmission Projects
California Power Provider OKs $7.3 Billion for Power Transmission Project | Engineering News Record While this website requires certain cookies to work, we also use other cookies to give you the best possible experience. When you visit this website, certain cookies have already been set and can be deleted or blocked. By closing this message […]
Senate OKs $17.8B state budget, heads to Arizona House
PHOENIX – State senators approved a $17.8 billion spending plan negotiated between Gov. Katie Hobbs and Republican legislative leaders earlier Wednesday. A vote on the bills that make up the budget came within 24 hours after all Democrats on the Senate Appropriations Committee refused to support the plan as unacceptable. What happened in the meantime […]
Hobbs OKs transfer of 10 acres of state land to Bullhead City | Local News Stories
BULLHEAD CITY — For years, Bullhead City has leased land for public parks from state and federal agencies. On Monday, a small but substantial portion of the land became the property of the city. Governor Katie Hobbs formally signed House Bill 2375. This is the transfer of nearly 10 acres of state sovereign land from […]
Mohave County OKs sale of land to Havasu | Local News Stories
The Mojave County Board of Supervisors has agreed to sell less than one acre of downtown property to Lake Havasu City. City officials will now make a decision on whether to purchase it. For the past few months, county officials have been negotiating a potential sale of the 2200 block of Swanson Avenue across from […]
Coconino County OKs $5M transfer to deal with flood problems
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (AP) — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors has approved an immediate transfer of $5 million to the county’s Flood Control District to address the problem of monsoon flooding. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy issued a state of emergency, allowing the city to provide additional resources to help with the disaster […]
Senate panel OKs $330M rural roads package | Local News Stories
Bills that could provide about $330 million for rural road projects prioritized by local organizations (including about $35 million for projects in Mojave County) continue to pass the Arizona legislature, attracting a wide range of bipartisan voters. Got approval. House Bill 2543 has already passed the House, and on Monday the Senate Transportation Technology Committee […]
State Senate committee OKs bill to scrub early voting list | Local News Stories
PHOENIX — The Arizona Senate Election Committee has passed a bill to remove individuals from regularly active early voting lists. Proposed by House Majority Leader Leo Biacicucci (R, Lake Havasu City), the bill would clean up voter rolls more consistently and reduce the number of election cycles individuals may miss. is intended to ensure that […]
