Arizona Gov. Hobbs says she will continue to work on water reforms
Arizona lawmakers adjourned last week after hearing more water bills they had in decades. But of the few measures that made it through to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk, none addressed rural groundwater management in a way that would protect the state’s dwindling aquifers, according to the governor’s staff. In the end, the Legislature heard 24 water bills. Of those that passed, Hobbs signed four and vetoed 12. Her office said Monday she was ready to talk with policymakers and water users to find reforms they could all agree on.