Posts By: Robert Medler

Arizona Governor Delivers Final State of the State; Seeks $1B Investment in Water

On Jan.10, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivered his final State of the State to a joint session of the Arizona Legislature. While recapping successes of the administration over the past seven years, Ducey set an ambitious legislative agenda for the 2022 session. Most ambitious is a historic $1 billion investment in water resources over the next three years. ...

AZ Dept. of Agriculture Announces COVID Reimbursement Program

Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program recently announced the availability of funds for assistance with COVID-related expenses. Western Growers staff worked with the Department to streamline the application process and provide up to $2,500 in reimbursing for eligible expenses related to personal protective equipment, workplace safety and vaccination events. The…