State budget veto and Colorado River cuts
Summary
Governor Hobbs vetoed the state budget about an hour before the meeting, with a final budget expected by end of June. Separately, Arizona's Colorado River allocation faces a proposed 760,000 acre-foot cut for 2028-2029 — a big deal for a desert city's water future.
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
State budget uncertainty could affect city funding; the Colorado River cut has long-term water supply implications.
Water users across Arizona, including Maricopa, face reduced Colorado River allocations; state-funded programs await a final budget.
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