AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoColorado River & Water Use: ASU water experts say data centers aren’t the cause of Arizona’s Colorado River cuts, but they’re growing fast and still use significant water—while researchers warn the bigger issue may be the water footprint of the electricity that powers them. Energy Infrastructure: SRP is advancing the Marigold Energy Center in Pinal County, pairing solar and battery storage with natural gas to meet rising demand and hit long-term carbon goals. Healthcare Construction: Arizona Western College and Onvida Health keep building toward a Health Careers Center, targeting spring 2027 for student use. Education Policy: Arizona schools superintendent candidates spar over voucher oversight, including how Empowerment Scholarship Accounts purchases are monitored. Cannabis Compliance: An Arizona dispensary chain will stop accepting products tested by two labs cited for inaccurate results. Mining & Jobs: Freeport weighs a major Bagdad copper expansion using leaching to boost output from stockpiles. Livestock Trade: USDA prepares to reopen a New Mexico port for Mexican cattle after a new screwworm case in a horse; Arizona’s Nogales reopening is part of a phased plan. Public Health & Environment: EPA rollback on power-plant greenhouse rules could worsen air quality in Pima County. Auto Lending Settlement: Arizona AG joins a $694M multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance over predatory auto loans.
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