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Arizona Morning Roundup 9-18-26: Arizona Keeps Missing HHS Audits, Hobbs Announces Infrastructure District Program, Biggs Pushes Arizona’s Interests In Water Act, and More

September 18, 2026 8:57 am

Here are the exciting Arizona politics stories we’re following today: •I CAN GET A WITNESS–Rep. Matt Gress announced late Thursday that Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources Gustav Chiarello will testify Monday, Sept. 21, before the Joint...

Lake Mead’s New Low Makes AZ First for Colorado River Cuts

August 13, 2026 12:11 pmAugust 21, 2026 8:16 am

Lake Mead has dropped to its lowest level since the reservoir was filled nearly 90 years ago, raising the prospect of deeper Colorado River cuts for Arizona cities, farms and tribes. The reservoir stood at 1,040.4 feet above sea level...