AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnvironmental Policy: ADEQ approved a small increase in allowed arsenic levels at the Pinyon Plain Mine near the Grand Canyon despite Havasupai and environmentalists warning it weakens groundwater protections. Public Health & Weather: Extreme heat warnings are in effect across parts of Arizona and the West, with triple-digit highs raising the risk of heat stroke and other illnesses. State Budget & Tech: Gov. Katie Hobbs froze new Arizona data-center tax incentives for three years, arguing the subsidies may no longer make sense amid concerns about groundwater and utility strain. Mining & Jobs: South32 cleared a key federal approval for its $4.7 billion Hermosa critical minerals project, advancing zinc, manganese, silver and copper production in Arizona. Food Insecurity: United Food Bank in Mesa is teaming up with PetSmart Charities to distribute free groceries and pet food, aiming to help families “feed both ends of the leash.” Healthcare Access: Hope House in Scottsdale says it has added Cigna, Aetna and UMR insurance verification pathways for residential addiction and mental health treatment.
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