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New rules for using purified wastewater give Arizona cities more options
PHOENIX – With dwindling water supplies, cities throughout Arizona are exploring multiple ways to meet residents’ water needs. In March, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality gave municipalities a new tool: Wastewater treated by advanced purification can now flow directly from local water systems into residents’ taps.
‘We know we have work to do’: New Phoenix mural raises HIV/AIDS awareness
PHOENIX – Phoenix has unveiled a new mural at Parsons Center to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to provide public health information through a QR code. The initiative supports the city's goal to eliminate new HIV diagnoses by 2030 and fight stigma surrounding the disease.
Modern quilters blend traditional craft with innovation, using bold colors and designs
PHOENIX – Modern quilters in Phoenix are blending tradition with innovation, using bold designs and artistic expression to reshape the craft. This new wave of quilting fosters family connections, creative outlets and meaningful community ties through fabric and design.
Mayors push for local control over short-term rentals in northern Arizona
PRESCOTT — Mayors in northern Arizona’s tourist areas are urging state legislators to return control of short-term rental regulations to local cities, citing impacts on housing, community and local resources.
Nonprofits press Arizona lawmakers to fund community programs over deportations
PHOENIX – Advocates for Arizona's underserved communities urged state legislators Tuesday to stop funding deportation efforts and instead use that money for affordable housing, access to higher education and paid family medical leave for all.
Bill would give Arizona rural communities a say in how groundwater is allocated
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the Rural Groundwater Management Act of 2025 to prevent out-of-state corporations from depleting Arizona's groundwater resources. The bill focuses on preserving water for rural communities, supporting conservation efforts and securing long-term water sustainability for the state.
