Water is Scottsdale’s top issue in 2023, mayor believes | City News
Water may be the defining issue for Scottsdale in 2023, according to Mayor David Ortega. “I am cautiously optimistic as Arizona and Scottsdale face the challenges of the mega drought, but my belief is that by holding true to our values … our family friendly neighborhoods and business-centered hospitality, (we) will continue to thrive and […]
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Drought disaster relief available for north Arkansas farmers
HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) – An additional 20 Arkansas counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced this week. Hutchinson said that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack had responded to his request for more drought assistance in Arkansas. As of Wednesday, counties designated primary natural disaster areas in north Arkansas […]
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USDA declares drought disaster for Arkansas, Missouri counties
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) With the hotter temperatures impacting many farmers in the country, government officials are acting. According to a news release, the United States Department of Agriculture declared a disaster due to drought in the state of Arkansas, with 12 counties being affected. Four counties in Missouri were also affected. The disaster declaration […]
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Arkansas governor asks for federal disaster declaration due to heat, drought
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – With the current heat wave not going away anytime soon in Arkansas, the governor is looking to act. On Friday, July 15, Gov. Asa Hutchinson sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture, asking to declare the Natural State a disaster area. According to content partner KARK, Hutchinson […]
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