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How will Arizona cope with Colorado River cutbacks? State’s plan would spread ‘the pain’
Arizona gets nearly 40 percent of its water from the Colorado River, and starting next year the state is in line to sharply cut the amount it takes from the river. ...

Ducey signs ‘historic’ Colorado River drought plan legislation
In the culmination of extensive talks that brought together water users from all corners of the state, the Arizona Legislature and Gov. Doug Ducey signed off on a multi-state drought plan Thursday....

Arizona has less than 48 hours to decide its water future. Don't let us down, lawmakers
Arizona has ...

Arizona Drought Plan Moves Forward, With More Money for Farmers
You can see the cotton fields from the porch of Tiffany Shedd's house, a one-story ranch with "WELCOME" spelled out in horseshoes above the doorway. The dirt has been zipped into long, low rows scattered with fluffs of cotton from a late ha...

Colorado River drought plan takes another step at Arizona Legislature; final vote Thursday
Arizona lawmakers appear on track to pass a Colorado River drought plan, with less than 30 hours to go before a critical federal deadline. ...