Bill to inform ‘sleepwalking’ Arizonans of Colorado River water cuts fails

By: Jerod MacDonald-Evoy

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 700

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

As the state has built up its legal warchest ahead of a legal battle over how Colorado River water will be divvied up, one failed Republican proposal at the Capitol sought to notify Arizona residents of the worst case scenario.

“When you live in the suburbs, you get used to turning on the tap and water coming out and you don’t think much about it,” Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, said Tuesday while …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us