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Arizona ag to urban bill to preserve limited groundwater, allow growth
KAWC Colorado River Public Media - Arizona
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July 1, 2025
By Bob Christie Capitol Media Service PHOENIX -- Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water by allowing farmers across central Arizona to sell their land and associated groundwater rights to developers who must limit future pumping was...
Arizona opinion: Congress wants you to burn more gas
The Arizona Daily Star
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The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Will Greene While families in Arizona struggle with rising costs at the pump and extreme heat linked to fossil fuel pollution, politicians in DC are quietly pushing policies that would make...
Trump admin removes information about climate change impacts in U.S. from websites
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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July 1, 2025
Legally mandated U.S. national climate assessments seem to have disappeared from the federal websites built to display them, making it harder for state and local governments and the public to learn what to expect in their backyards from a warming...
Major reports about how climate change affects the US are removed from websites
Associated Press
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July 1, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legally mandated U.S. national climate assessments seem to have disappeared from the federal websites built to display them, making it harder for state and local governments and the public to learn what to expect in their...
Republicans Challenge Arizona Law Permitting Nonresidents To Register To Vote
The Federalist
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July 1, 2025
A provision of Arizona law allowing individuals who have never resided in the U.S. to register to vote in the state is unconstitutional, a lawsuit filed Monday alleges. Filed in Maricopa County Superior Court against the state and Secretary of...
Hobbs signs ‘Ag-to-Urban’ bill, paves way for new water management in Arizona
Arizona Capitol Times
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July 1, 2025
Key Points: New law expected to conserve groundwater Could spur homebuilding in Phoenix, Pinal County Despite bipartisan support, some foes raise concerns Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water by allowing farmers across central...
Major reports about climate change effects removed from U.S. websites
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
By SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Legally mandated U.S. national climate assessments seem to have disappeared from the federal websites built to display them, making it harder for state and local governments and the public to...
Local opinion: Why Arizona needs the clean energy tax credits
The Arizona Daily Star
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The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Jane Conlin Like a game of hot potato, last month the House of Representatives tossed a budget bill to the Senate that is packed with harmful cuts to our nation’s economy and wellbeing. The...
How President Donald Trump is impacting Arizonans
AZ Central - Arizona
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Trump is pressing lawmakers to pass the "One Big Beautiful Bill" by July 4. The Supreme Court limited the power that federal judges have to block executive branch policy on a nationwide scale. The U.S. Forest Service will lift a rule that limits...
Free environmental help for local properties
Sedona Red Rock News - Arizona
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July 1, 2025
Yavapai County Development Services Department is looking for properties throughout the county that could use a free environmental check-up. These checks are for buildings and land that aren’t currently being used, are empty or abandoned, and are...
Keeping pets safe during Arizona’s scorching summers
Arcadia News - Arizona
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July 1, 2025
Arizona’s summer heat can be perilous for pets, especially dogs, due to soaring temperatures and intense sun exposure. As a responsible pet owner, it’s crucial to implement safety measures to protect furry companions during these extreme...
Proposed changes in spending bill could affect renewable energy in Arizona
Arizona’s Family
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July 1, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Included in the more than 900-page U.S. Senate budget bill are proposed changes that could have a significant impact on one of Arizona’s fastest-growing industries: clean, renewable energy. A recent report from Climate Power...
Arizona budget funds Commission on the Arts for another year
KJZZ - Arizona
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June 30, 2025
With the state budget now finalized, the Arizona Commission on the Arts says it can continue to support artists and creative organizations. The commission helped hundreds of groups in fiscal 2025. For a second year in a row, the budget gives a...
As climate change leads to more extreme weather, experts detail how to protect museum artifacts
KJZZ - Arizona
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June 30, 2025
While wildfires were burning in and around LA earlier this year, evacuation notices prompted many residents to leave their homes. Priceless artwork at the Getty Center, though, stayed put. That’s because the museum was designed and built to...
Arizona family worried over possible Medicaid cuts in 'big, beautiful' budget bill
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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PHOENIX - The Senate is preparing for a long night on Capitol Hill as voting on President Trump's budget continues. The White House is making a last-minute push to get the legislation through the Senate. Big picture view: As senators vote on a...
California lawmakers approve last-minute, sweeping rollbacks of environmental law
Mountain View Voice - California
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July 1, 2025
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers today approved one of the most substantial rollbacks of the state’s signature environmental review law in decades, including a controversial...
Arizona Metals Announces 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate for Kay Mine Project
Resource World Magazine
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June 30, 2025
Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX:AMC, OTCQX:AZMCF) (the “Company” or “Arizona Metals”) is pleased to announce an initial Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) for its 100% owned Kay Mine Project (the “Kay Project”) located in Yavapai County, Arizona....
Last-minute California budget includes sweeping environmental law rollbacks
The Almanac - California
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July 1, 2025
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers today approved one of the most substantial rollbacks of the state’s signature environmental review law in decades, including a controversial...
Hobbs signs Arizona bill to free up water for housing development
Daily Independent - Arizona
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PHOENIX — Legislation designed to save huge amounts of water by allowing farmers across central Arizona to sell their land and associated groundwater rights to developers who must limit future pumping was signed into law Monday by Arizona Gov....
AZ GOP says Arizona House passed fiscally conservative budget with public safety raises
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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June 30, 2025
The Arizona Republican Party (AZ GOP) announced that the Arizona House has passed a budget described as fiscally conservative, which includes a 5% pay raise for Department of Public Safety and corrections officers. This measure emphasizes support...