Biden Admin Kicks Off 2024 By Unleashing $1 Billion Worth Of New Regulations
The Biden administration introduced new regulations in the first week of 2024 with a total cost of $1 billion to the U.S. economy, according to the American Action Forum (AAF). The administration finalized 38 new rules and proposed 19 more between January 2 and January 5, which are expected to cost the U.S. economy a […]
Rural Arizona has gone decades without groundwater regulations. That could soon change | Cochise County
This article was first published internal climate news, a nonprofit, independent news organization covering climate, energy, and the environment. Republished with permission.Sign up for our newsletter here. It's been about 10 years since Stephen Kissiel's well in Willcox ran dry. In the years since, his neighbors, and other rural Arizonans across the state, have encountered […]
Biden’s Burdensome Regulations Are Contributing To Lackluster Economic Productivity, Experts Say
After five consecutive quarters of decline since the first quarter of 2022, labor productivity reached 1.3% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Biden administration has imposed costly regulations that have resulted in millions of extra hours spent on paperwork and reduced productivity for American businesses. […]
Cochise County officials throw out ballot initiative to remove Douglas groundwater regulations
Less than a year ago, voters in the city of Douglas approved a ballot initiative to impose stricter groundwater regulations through so-called active management areas. After county officials launch another effort to eliminate AMA, the system will remain in place, at least for now. While Arizona has other actively managed areas, the Douglas AMA in […]
Flagstaff council unanimously passes regulations on short-term rentals
Short-term rentals within Flagstaff will now operate under new regulations after the Flagstaff City Council unanimously approved the licensing process on Monday night. The move comes after the state last year withdrew measures that had previously prevented cities from regulating such businesses. New city regulations require owners of short-term rental properties (rental homes for less […]
House Votes To Block Biden Admin From Imposing Efficiency Regulations On Gas Stoves
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent the Department of Energy (DOE) from imposing efficiency regulations on gas stoves, a day after it passed a bill banning a federal ban on gas stoves. “Laws to protect gas stoves” passed it The House voted 249 to 181, with more than 20 […]
How the revision of federal regulations may help Colorado And slow the decline of the Ogallala Aquifer. – The Burlington Record
Editor’s note: The Record received the following note from the author: “You may be interested in this article I posted last week about the May 8th press conference I covered at the Capitol. I hope you find this headline amusing. That was the intention.” .” Colorado Lieutenant Governor Diane Primavera never lived on a farm, […]
Flagstaff City Council mulls short-term rental regulations
Flagstaff may introduce new regulations for short-term rentals this year. Last week, the Flagstaff City Council discussed the initiative and a plan of action prepared by officials. The measure requires a $175 annual license for renting residential space for less than 30 days. The move comes after Coconino County is also considering regulating short-term rentals […]
$622K electrical deal needed at county landfill to meet EPA regulations | Local News Stories
The county may have to secure electrical service for the Mojave Valley landfill at a cost of $622,000. But the cost could ultimately save the county money and help the county meet EPA regulations in the long run, according to county officials. Next week, the Mojave County Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to […]
County considering regulations on short-term rentals | Williams-Grand Canyon News
WILLIAMS, Arizona — Short-term rental properties in Coconino County may be facing some serious changes. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (BOS), at its January 24 board meeting, directed the development and presentation of new ordinances regulating short-term rental properties in the county. The Board acknowledged through public input that short-term rental properties have both […]
