News in Yuma
Arizona Secretary of State Fontes debates challenger Kolodin
In debate Wednesday Democrat Adrian Fontes and Republican Alexander Kolodin show outcome of sec. of st. race hinges on who voters believe will better protect their rights
Arizona lawmakers question solar leases on state land amid housing needs
Republican lawmakers are questioning whether Arizona should lease state trust land for solar projects instead of selling more of it for housing development.
Yuma Edition: Arizona Rep. Mariana Sandoval on representing LD 23
On this episode of Yuma Edition, Arizona state Rep. Mariana Sandoval discusses representing the communities of Legislative District 23.
KAWC interview: Democratic Arizona treasurer candidate Nick Mansour
Mansour stopped by the KAWC studios last week. He said he wants to use state resources in a fiscally responsible way and help Arizonans keep more money in their pockets.
Gosar wants fairer treatment of Arizona in Colorado River water framework
Congressman Paul Gosar, whose district includes part of Yuma, announced he is calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior to ensure Arizona receives what he describes as fair treatment in a new framework for managing the Colorado River.
Yuma-area lawmakers discuss priorities ahead of next legislative session
Yuma lawmakers from districts 23 and 25 discussed local issues, policy priorities and the upcoming legislative session at AWC’s annual town hall.
Arizona treasurer candidates Mansour, Norton using past lawsuits against each other
Candidates running for treasurer are dredging up their opponent's past legal troubles in attempts to convince voters not to trust the other with $32 billion in st. assets
Yuma childcare, water and housing at AWC's annual legislative town hall
In this week’s Arizona Edition, state lawmakers discuss childcare, water, housing and priorities for the next legislative session at AWC’s annual town hall.
Arizona treasurer candidates split over DEI, state investment strategy
At Wednesday debate, Arizona treasurer candidates Republican Elijah Norton and Democrat Nick Mansour clashed over DEI policies, investment risk,management of state funds.
AZ Republicans: Bill would restore Yuma Desalting Plant, expand Colorado River water supplies
Republicans in Arizona Legislature welcome federal legislation introduced by Congressman Andy Biggs they say would speed up new water projects.
Public comment closes today on Ironwood transmission line as Quechan Tribe seeks alternate route
The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe says the project’s preferred route would cross ancestral lands, including the culturally significant Cargo Muchacho Mountains.
CRIT reaches agreement with water district on Colorado River water
The Colorado River Indian Tribes and the Central Arizona Water Conservation District reached an agreement on Colorado River, a spokesman for the CRIT announced.