AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoColorado River Funding Push: A coalition of 74 groups—including many Arizona signers like the Arizona Power Authority, irrigation districts, the Navajo Nation, and Yuma County Ag—sent lawmakers a letter urging at least $2 billion for Colorado River conservation, arguing “Band-Aid” fixes don’t ensure water reaches farms and ecosystems. Utility Rate Fight: In a separate affordability fight tied to AI-driven power demand, Arizona AG Kris Mayes is challenging two utility rate requests, joining other states trying to rein in rate hikes and utility profit models. Local Infrastructure Watch: Sedona says the SR 179 pedestrian crosswalk into Tlaquepaque won’t be permanently closed, even as it gates it during heavy traffic. Border Wall Fallout: Indigenous leaders renew criticism that border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, including on Kuuchamaa Mountain. Food & Consumer Notes: Buc-ee’s is suing a Georgia convenience store over branding, while a separate wave of ice cream recalls continues to ripple across multiple states.
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