Colorado river: Arizona faces budget, water supply uncertainty

In this episode of Newsmaker, an expert discusses Arizona's critical challenges, primarily focusing on the Colorado River crisis. Sarah Porter of the Kyl Center for Water Policy highlights the "huge uncertainty" surrounding river supplies as the seven basin states remain at an impasse over mandatory water cuts. While Arizona has historically been a leader in conservation—using less water today than it did 60 years ago—the looming "deadpool" status of Lake Powell and the potential for federal intervention threaten the state's access to affordable water.