Bob Christie

Phoenix

Politics reporter in Arizona with Capitol Media Services. Previous: Phoenix-based Associated Press editor and reporter covering politics and state government

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Articles

Developers get water lifeline from agreement

1 week ago | dcourier.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX - Developers who have seen tens of thousands of potential home sites on the fringes of metro Phoenix stranded because of a lack of an assured water supply are getting a lifeline that resurrects their projects under a deal cut between Republican lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Arizona ‘Ag to Urban’ water deal revives housing projects, frustrates rural leaders

1 week ago | havasunews.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX — Developers who have seen tens of thousands of potential home sites on the fringes of metro Phoenix stranded because of a lack of an assured water supply are getting a lifeline that resurrects their projects under a deal cut between Republican lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Queen Creek, Buckeye could see more housing under Arizona water deal

1 week ago | yourvalley.net | Bob Christie

PHOENIX — Developers who have seen tens of thousands of potential home sites on the fringes of metro Phoenix stranded because of a lack of an assured water supply are getting a lifeline that resurrects their projects under a deal cut between Republican lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs.
Some legislators decry extensive use of water funds in budget

1 week ago | pinalcentral.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX -- A special fund set up by the Arizona Legislature and former Gov. Doug Ducey in 2022 to provide $1 billion to secure new water supplies in the desert state is once again being raided to help balance the state budget. kAm%96 >@G6 E@ FD6 >@C6 E92? Sf_ >:==:@? :? E96 {@?8 %6C> (2E6C pF8>6?E2E:@? uF?5 H2D 42==65 D9@CED:89E65 3J 2 C6AC6D6?E2E:G6 @7 E96 DE2E6 286?4J 492C865 H:E9 FD:?8 E96 42D9 E@ 3C:?8 ?6H H2E6C E@ E96 DE2E6]k^AmkAmp?5 D6G6C2= =2H>2<6CD @?
Shope, Hobbs reach deal on facilitating ag-to-urban land use

1 week ago | pinalcentral.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX -- Developers who have seen tens of thousands of potential home sites on the fringes of metro Phoenix stranded because of a lack of an assured water supply are getting a lifeline that resurrects their projects under a deal cut between Republican lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs. kAm%96 AC@A@D2= <?@H? 2D Q28 E@ FC32?VV 2==@HD 9@>63F:=56CD E@ 3FJ H2E6C C:89ED 7C@> 72C>6CD H9@ C6E:C6 E96:C 28C:4F=EFC2= =2?5 :7 E96J AC@>:D6 E@ FD6 @?=J 2 46CE2:? A6C46?E286 @7 E96 H2E6C E96 72C> 92D 366?
Legislature again raids fund that's supposed to pay for new water for Arizona

1 week ago | tucson.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX — A special fund set up by the Arizona Legislature and former Gov. Doug Ducey in 2022 to provide $1 billion to secure new water supplies in the desert state is once again being raided to help balance the state budget. The move to use more than $70 million from the Long Term Water Augmentation Fund was called shortsighted by a representative of the state agency charged with using the money to bring new water to the state.
Legislature raids water fund to balance state budget

1 week ago | myheraldreview.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX -- A special fund set up by the Arizona Legislature and former Gov. Doug Ducey in 2022 to provide $1 billion to secure new water supplies in the desert state is once again being raided to help balance the state budget. The move to use more than $70 million in the Long Term Water Augmentation Fund was called shortsighted by a representative of the state agency charged with using the cash to bring new water to the state. kAmp?5 D6G6C2= =2H>2<6CD @?
House budget proposal includes funds for Riggs Road/SR 347 overpass (copy)

1 week ago | pinalcentral.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX — A budget proposal released by the Arizona House of Representatives on June 11 includes $12.3 million to be used in the upcoming 2026 fiscal year to construct a new overpass on State Route 347 at Riggs Road, but it faces a long road ahead. kAmx? 255:E:@?[ E96 3F586E 42==D 7@C Sah]` >:==:@? E@ 36 DA6?E @? E96 AC@;64E :? E96 u*a_af] %96 @G6CA2DD H@F=5 2==@H EC277:4 @?
Key details emerge about Arizona spending plan

1 week ago | tucson.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX — Republicans who control the Arizona Senate said Monday they have reached a deal with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs for the upcoming state budget year that includes $300 million more in spending than the stand-alone plan passed by GOP House members last week. The package, whose details will be formally unveiled Tuesday, contains some key provisions that will directly affect Arizonans.
Senate, Hobbs reach deal on state budget

1 week ago | pinalcentral.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX -- Republicans who control the Arizona Senate said Monday they have reached a deal with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs for the upcoming state budget year that includes $300 million more in spending than the stand-alone plan passed by GOP House members last week. kAmp?5 E96 A24<286[ H9@D6 56E2:=D 2C6 36:?8 7@C>2==J F?G6:=65 %F6D52J[ 4@?E2:?D D@>6 <6J AC@G:D:@?D E92E H:== 5:C64E=J 27764E pC:K@?2?D]k^AmkAm%96C6 2C6 2 9@DE @7 =@42= C@25 :>AC@G6>6?E AC@;64ED 56D:8?65 E@ 62D6 4@>>FE6CDV A2:?