Arizona Lawmaker Gail Griffin Champions Groundwater Management Overhaul with HB2572 Amendment
State Representative Gail Griffin's amendment to HB 2572 passed the Senate Natural Resources Committee, promising local control for groundwater management and exemptions for small farmers in Arizona.
Senator Gallego Champions Native American Veterans, Challenges Erasure from U.S. Military History
Senator Gallego opposes efforts to exclude Native American veterans from U.S. military history, highlighting their high service rate and critical roles, as erasures occur on DoD websites and at VA centers.
Senator Mark Kelly Questions Intelligence Officials on Secure Communication Practices Amidst Signal Chat Concerns
Senator Mark Kelly questioned intelligence chiefs about discussing sensitive security matters on unsecured apps, referencing a Signal group chat with high-profile officials and accidentally a journalist, who discussed U.S. military plans for Yemen.
Avondale Residents Invited to Discuss Proposed Utility Rate Changes in Upcoming Public Meetings
Avondale residents may see changes in utility bills in July. The city has proposed rate adjustments and is holding public meetings for input before a May 5 hearing. Details are on the city website.
Report Warns of $2 Billion GDP Loss from Governor Hobbs' Housing Moratorium in Phoenix AMA, Lawmakers Urge Policy Reevaluation
An independent report suggests Governor Hobbs' housing moratorium may cost Arizona $2 billion in GDP over a decade, predicting job losses and reduced personal income. House Majority Leader Carbone calls for solutions to lift the moratorium.












