Arizona Senate welcomes multiple organizations during environmental day celebrations.

The committee gave Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 a due‑pass recommendation after debate about whether Congress should redefine or clarify the Environmental Protection Agency's statutory powers; supporters called for legislative clarity, opponents said the memorial undermines science‑based protections.

via The Hill News — Activists are protesting the construction pathway for President Trump’s border wall in Arizona because it would require the removal of an ancient cottonwood tree. A demonstrator was arrested on Wednesday for trespassing after protesting plans that would include chopping down a Fremont cottonwood tree, estimated to be 200 to 250 years old. Three similar trees…

<p>A group of dedicated conservationists known as the Great Old Broads for Wilderness is making significant contributions to environmental protection and scientific research across Arizona [1].</p><p>...

Lawmakers gave House Bill 2013 a due-pass recommendation after hearing sponsor Rep. Lisa Fink and ADEQ staff; proponents said mandated submissions would improve Arizona ir-quality records while opponents warned it duplicates current process and could strain ADEQ resources.

The House Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs returned House Bill 2013 with a due-pass recommendation after sponsor Rep. Lisa Fink said the measure would require ADEQ to submit exceptional-event demonstrations to EPA when wildfires on federally managed land affect Arizona air quality. Sierra Club opposed the bill, citing existing processes and funding concerns.

The House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee advanced HB 24-28 to let counties and ADEQ issue voluntary permits certifying emission reduction credits (ERCs) for mobile and portable sources; ADEQ said it is neutral and urged safeguards to ensure ERCs are permanent, enforceable and quantifiable.

Arizona evaluates funding strategies to maintain environmental program efficiency amid federal budget uncertainties.

Director Peters emphasizes community-focused environmental regulation and the agency's avian flu response.

Senator Kavanaugh challenges ADEQ's goal of compliance instead of meaningful reform for Arizona air quality.

ADEQ develops predictive analytics to manage arsenic exceedance in public water systems.

Legislators question the necessity of regulating unmarketed meat products in Arizona.

SB 1266 modifies where to file cases related to environmental violations in Arizona.