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Arizona joins Nevada in lawsuit over Colorado River cuts

By ABC 4 · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Arizona is joining Nevada in a lawsuit challenging federally imposed cuts to Colorado River allotments. The two Lower Basin states claim the cuts would significantly impact their economies. In a message posted to social media Friday afternoon, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs (D) expressed frustration.

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