States miss Colorado River water-sharing deadline; uncertainty grows

7 states, including Arizona, missed the Nov. 11, deadline to agree on a new plan for apportioning Colorado River water, raising concerns among experts about the future management of the crucial resource after the current agreement expires in 2026.

Peoria school district eliminates DEI initiatives

The governing board of a West Valley school district has voted to terminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Several school districts across the U.S. have rescinded similar policies due to funding threats by the Trump administration. =