
Joanna Allhands
Digital Opinions Editor at The Arizona Republic
@azcentral's digital opinions editor. Boy mom. @purduesports fan. Sees truth in the movie Office Space.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Joanna Allhands
President Donald Trump is not making America great again. That was the message from readers across Arizona, at least, as our opinions team surveyed what they liked and did not about Trump’s first 100 days in office. “What would you like to see next from the Trump administration?” we asked. A resignation, many readers told us. Jail time. Even (yikes) an obituary. Readers cited many reasons for their exasperation.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
Arizona readers express dissatisfaction with President Trump's first 100 days, citing various concerns. More than 85% of readers who responded to our questions believe that America is worse off under Trump's leadership. The economy and the balance of power are top issues for many. President Donald Trump is not making America great again. That was the message from readers across Arizona, at least, as our opinions team surveyed what they liked and did not about Trump’s first 100 days in office.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
The Colorado River's supply and demand problems are solvable, but the window to fix them before major calamity occurs is rapidly closing. The agreements propping up Lake Mead and Lake Powell expire in 2026, and negotiations for new agreements have stalled. The Trump administration's lack of clear direction and delay in appointing a Reclamation commissioner are exacerbating the crisis. Arizona will face significant water cuts, potentially deeper than any previous shortages.
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4 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
How are grocery prices in your neck of the woods, and how do you feel about the economy? Here's what readers across metro Phoenix said. Last week, as volatile egg prices dominated the headlines, we decided to take readers’ temperature on food costs and the economy. Prices can vary widely among grocery stores, after all, so we asked for your intel. Sure enough, most readers reported higher egg prices. But other staples have noticeably impacted grocery bills.
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1 month ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
How much grass in metro Phoenix is too much? The answer is changing, and it’s important to understand why, considering that most residential water in metro Phoenix is used outdoors — largely, on grass. Even a few years ago, the playing field was heavily tilted against nixing turf. The water savings won’t change the trajectory on the Colorado River, cities argued then. And grass provides important cooling benefits, particularly in the summer.
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The loss of NIA pool water is a canary in the coal mine, as deeper Colorado River cuts could wipe out even more important renewable water supplies in coming years. https://t.co/MIFvdVgst3 via @azcentral

How did the Colorado River's demise come about? Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly. https://t.co/zIksHLited via @azcentral

We'll never remove every blade of grass in metro Phoenix. But proposals are gaining steam to ban more of it, particularly in new construction. https://t.co/5yPaXhXVkl via @azcentral