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How city of Phoenix, Central Arizona Project are addressing water supply issues

The Central Arizona Project delivers clean water to about 6 million people, 80% of the state’s population, according to its website. read more

Water rate hikes projected through 2029

Phoenix officials are projecting water and sewer rate increases ranging between 5% to 13% each year virtually through the end of the decade. read more

5-year-old boy in critical condition after being pulled from apartment complex pool in Phoenix, officials say

Family members began CPR on the child before he was rushed to a nearby hospital in "extremely critical condition," fire officials said. read more

'Phoenix is the future': Kate Gallego announces new airport terminal for Sky Harbor

Gallego also lauded the expansion of United Foods International, a company she met with in Asia and lured to Phoenix, and the new Global Operations Center for the autonomous car company Cruise — from ... read more

The sinking Arizona town where water and politics collide

Democrats see an opening to win back rural Trump voters fed up with their groundwater being pumped away by huge farms. read more

Plan B for Buckeye, Queen Creek to get enough water to develop

The Arizona Department of Water Resources is meeting with fast growing cities to assure an adequate water supply for future growth. read more

Legislature moves to overturn Phoenix-area homebuilding freeze despite water concerns

Bill moving through the Legislature would require Arizona to approve many proposed subdivisions in Phoenix area and Pinal County despite concerns they won't have enough groundwater. read more

Southwest Airlines cuts flights between Phoenix and this Midwest city. Here's why

Southwest Airlines is ending all flights at four airports and cutting flights at others. Here's what's happening at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. read more

Phoenix 'reaping benefits' from years of planning, mayor says

"We are reaping the benefits from years of intentional planning, attention to the right issues and a steadfast belief in our limitless potential," Gallego said at her state of the city address at the ... read more

South Phoenix businesses have 1 year left to claim help for light rail construction woes

Valley Metro expects to open its $1.3 billion South Phoenix light rail extension next year. Time is running out for businesses to claim help. read more

Phoenix teams up with school district to help build affordable housing

The Alhambra Elementary School District and the city of Phoenix are teaming up to help build up to 240 affordable housing units. The district is selling a 3-acre plot of land. City and school ... read more

State of the City: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego highlights jobs, housing, sustainability

State of the City address, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego focused on creating a successful, sustainable and safe Phoenix to enable residents to live comfortably. Phoenix is looking to build its economy by ... read more