FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30 June 2022: Real Support and Physical Barriers To Control Chaos at The Border

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2022

Governor Ducey Signs The Most Meaningful Border Security Legislation In State History

PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today signed the most meaningful border security legislation in Arizona history, a plan to make record investments in protecting the state from the unprecedented crisis confronting our communities and law enforcement. “Inaction by President Joe Biden has led to the worst border crisis in over 20 years,” said Governor Ducey. In a signing letter, the governor wrote, “I’ve been outspoken about the impact this crisis has on Arizonans, our communities and migrants. We’ve taken numerous steps to help resolve the chaos, including deploying the Arizona National Guard, signing legislation to address human smuggling and transporting migrants on a voluntary basis to Washington, D.C. Ultimately, however, securing our border is the responsibility of the federal government… With this investment, we are giving our law enforcement professionals another critical resource they need to successfully do their jobs. We are standing up for the rule of law, and we are cementing Arizona’s commitment to securing our state and our entire nation.” H.B. 2317, sponsored by Rep. John Kavanagh, coupled with targeted investments from the fiscal year 2023 budget, dedicates a record $564 million to help to secure our border with a physical barrier, address critical public safety staffing shortages, and modernize the technology and public safety equipment to target criminal activity and keep our citizens safe. “The number of migrant encounters has skyrocketed at our border, overwhelming law enforcement and the Border Patrol,” said Rep. Kavanagh. “Thanks to the absent federal government, our border is in chaos and out of control. We need more support and physical barriers. This is a reasonable investment in Arizona’s safety and security. I’m grateful for Governor Ducey’s leadership to take action and secure the border.” As law enforcement works to address the humanitarian crisis, their efforts to address criminal activity on the border are thwarted. A physical structure and an enhanced virtual system will mitigate the unlawful flow of migrants across the border and ensure that law enforcement can address the criminal activity that originates at our border and flows into our state and throughout our country. “This investment is critical to saving lives both on the border and within our communities,” said Tim Roemer, Director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and the state’s Chief Information Security Officer. “Not only is this a border crisis, it's a humanitarian crisis – and it's only getting worse. More and more migrants are making the dangerous journey, fentanyl deaths are spiking and danger continues to escalate. This funding will go toward critical resources and tools to help us combat dangerous transnational organizations and protect victims from their horrific crimes. Governor Ducey has prioritized border security since day one, and today's action shows real leadership and care for border needs.” "The escalating southern border crisis and lack of federal action is taking a toll on Cochise County and all Arizona communities," said John Ladd, a Cochise County rancher. "These significant investments from Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Legislature are crucial in supporting ranchers like myself and protecting our great state — and I'm grateful for the Governor's continued support." "Our nation is facing the worst border crisis in years due to the federal government’s inaction, and our communities are paying the price," said Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. "Our state leaders and law enforcement have been taking action, doing all they can to protect Arizona. It is crucial we have the necessary resources along the southern border, and I appreciate Governor Ducey’s efforts to make that happen.” “When the southern border is secure, Cochise County and the entire state are safer,” said Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels. “Lax border policies from the federal government and U.S. Congress are putting Arizonans in danger. We’re taking action in Cochise County to mitigate the issue and protect our community. I appreciate Governor Ducey’s unwavering commitment to securing the border, supporting the men and women in law enforcement, and sending resources where they’re needed most.”  "Governor Ducey has been a consistent supporter of Sheriff Dannels in securing the Cochise County border with Mexico,” said Ann English, Chair of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors. “He recognizes it as an Arizona and USA problem and we are grateful for his willingness to provide significant state funding for this vital mission." "When our border isn't secure, it opens up our communities to dangerous paraphernalia, smuggling activity and chaos," said Jonathan Lines, Yuma County Supervisor. "We need to support and protect our law enforcement professionals, small businesses and fellow Arizonans — and securing our southern border will help do that. Governor Ducey has prioritized border security since the start of his administration, and I thank him for remaining committed to our state's safety over the last eight years." “The steps that Governor Ducey has taken in funding support for public safety to ensure the wellbeing of our border communities are crucial for the public safety of our state and nation during these unprecedented times,” said Amanda Aguirre, President & CEO of Regional Center for Border Health. "The funding for Border Strike Force initiatives secured for Cochise County will have both direct and indirect benefits on the Douglas border area and will help law enforcement secure a safer border,” said Donald Huish, Mayor of Douglas. “I am grateful to Governor Ducey, Sheriff Dannels, and Chief of Police Fullen for their commitment to this effort which will allow for stronger partnerships with area agencies and ultimately enhanced prosecution for crimes with a border nexus." “When the southern border is unsecured, it poses a direct threat to communities all across Arizona,” said Brian McIntyre, Cochise County Attorney. “Transnational criminal organizations target young Arizonans and vulnerable individuals to smuggle and engage in dangerous activity. Thanks to these significant investments, border protection will be stronger and our state and citizens will be safer. Thank you to Governor Ducey for prioritizing border security.”  This record investment in the Border Security Fund will provide law enforcement professionals additional critical resources they need to successfully do their jobs. The investment includes: $335 million to construct and maintain a border fence, purchase or install border security technologies, and to pay associated administrative costs  $53.4 million for deputy sheriff compensation $30 million for local prosecution and imprisonment of individuals charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration, and other border-related crimes $30 million for a new State Emergency Operations Center facility $20 million for a State match to a new Cochise County Jail facility $15 million for a Department of Public Safety southern border coordinated response center $15 million for local law enforcement costs for participating in a program with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement $15 million for transportation of individuals seeking asylum  $10 million to reduce trafficking $10 million for the National Guard to support the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies in the southern Arizona border region $10 million for emergency health care and testing for immigrants along the southern Arizona border $800,000 for the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs State Guard chain of command Today’s action delivers on Governor Ducey’s State of the State promise that if Washington, D.C. will not do its part to secure our border, Arizona will.  In his signing letter the governor said, “As I sign this bill today, we are taking an additional action to do the job Washington, D.C. refuses to. More action is needed from the federal government, but with these targeted investments Arizona is putting the safety of our state and nation first.” The governor also signed today: S.B. 1490 appropriation; Cesar Chavez Boulevard (Otondo) S.B. 1564 on-farm irrigation efficiency; fund; appropriation (Shope) S.B. 1712 victim notification; victims’ rights; appropriation (Gowan)

BACKGROUND Governor Ducey has a strong track record of taking action and supporting efforts to secure the border.  In May, the governor called on the leaders of social media companies to step up and take action to protect youth from cartel recruiting messages luring them into transnational human smuggling activity.  On April 19, Governor Ducey and 25 other governors launched the American Governors' Border Strike Force, a partnership to do what the federal government won’t: secure the southern border. Governors Ducey and Abbott joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News to talk about the initiative that same day.  On April 1, Governor Ducey called on the Biden administration to maintain Title 42 to protect public health and safety.  In his January State of the State address, Governor Ducey proposed the idea for the American Governors' Border Strike Force. He said, “Texas Governor Greg Abbott and I are teaming up to form the American Governors' Border Strike Force – a commitment between states to do what the Biden administration is unwilling to do: Patrol and secure our border.” On December 7, 2021, the governor surged and repositioned Arizona’s public safety resources to address the Biden Border Crisis in Yuma, Arizona. On November 30, 2021, Governor Ducey sent a team of the state’s top law enforcement officers to meet with their counterparts in Texas to discuss the current border crisis, share best practices, and discuss future partnerships, including the American Governors’ Border Strike Force. The delegation included Major General Kerry Muehlenbeck, Department of Public Safety Director Heston Silbert and Department of Homeland Security Director Tim Roemer.  On October 6, 2021, Governor Ducey joined Governor Abbott and eight other governors in Mission, Texas, for a border security briefing and press conference, where they detailed a ten-point plan for the Biden administration to resolve the border crisis. On September 20, 2021, Governor Ducey and 25 fellow governors requested an urgent meeting with President Biden to find meaningful solutions to the border crisis. Their hope was to meet with the president and his team directly to discuss actions the administration can take. Secretary Mayorkas responded two months later on November 24, but has not taken meaningful actions.  In July 2021, Governor Ducey successfully lobbied the Biden administration to continue Title 42 border protections and called on Congress to protect Title 42 from future Biden interference.     On June 10, 2021, Governor Ducey and Governor Abbott sent a letter to all U.S. governors asking them to send available law enforcement resources to the border.  On May 11, 2021, Governor Ducey joined 19 fellow governors to call on President Biden and Vice President Harris to reverse their destructive border policies. On April 20, 2021, ​​Governor Ducey issued a Declaration of Emergency and deployed the Arizona National Guard to the state’s southern border to support local law enforcement efforts. RELATED CONTENT 05 February 2022 KARRIN (KUSANEK) TAYLOR ROBSON: Mesa Republican Running for Governor / A Bordeline Conservative After making a family-fortune in Real Estate here in The East Valley and snagging endorsement from two former governors the race to succeed Doug Ducey in the August election cycle is taking strange turns for the one-time Democrat who's changed her spots - her paid political ads that sound so much like another candidate Jim Lamon. They sound so much like Matt Salmon too and that all smells very 'fishy' Why the Arizona Governor's Race Is Important... and Amazingly Unusual              By Cameron Arcand Jan 19, 2022 4:23 PM ET ". . The current standing of each candidate in the race is not entirely clear, except Robson is now beginning to make use of her cash by running the first television advertisements of the entire race in order to make gains. . . Robson launched her ad campaign on the airwaves and is on track to keep running them until the election. Although money and television do not always equal votes, this could make the primary more competitive than originally thought.   📺 Our first TV ad is live across Arizona. I stood on the border and watched illegal immigrants flood into Arizona. As Governor, I’ll surge the National guard & finish the wall pic.twitter.com/ICTuieGg0r — Karrin Taylor Robson for Arizona (@Karrin4Arizona) January 18, 2022. Are they robots? Stepford wives? The Republicans running for governor are anything but real. Julie Erfle January 26, 2022 11:31 am Arizona Mirror | "When Karrin Taylor Robson, a Republican candidate for governor, launched her first campaign ad last week, I did a double-take. Was this the same woman who Republican consultants pitched as the anti-Kari Lake, the “moderate” in the race who wouldn’t peddle Q-Anon conspiracies and Trump fantasies? If so, we’re in trouble.   In Robson’s first ad, she stands near the border at night, her white face gleaming, her voice a whisper as she speaks of the so-called failures of the Biden administration. The ad cuts to footage of brown people walking behind her during the middle of the day, people she identifies as “illegal immigrants,” (though I highly doubt she or her team questioned any of those individuals) as she promises to “finish the wall.” Her second ad isn’t any better. A scary voice-over man makes claims of a “border invasion” while she sports goggles and a gun and declares herself a “true Trump supporter” who will “safeguard our elections.” She highlights her statements with footage of Trump autographing the border wall and grainy video of what appears to be the Trump-inspired protest that happened outside of the Maricopa County Elections Department. The ads are so over-the-top that Robson comes off as more of an SNL caricature of a politician than as someone who has a real understanding of the responsibilities of a governor or the problems facing our state, which include soaring rent and housing prices as well as under-resourced and short-staffed schools, none of which is mentioned in her ads. But Robson’s ads could have easily been filmed — word-for-word — by Kari Lake, who never misses the opportunity to brand herself as the Trump-endorsed candidate who still rejects the results of the 2020 election. Or Matt Salmon, who is trying to win the nomination by out-Trumping Lake and reminding voters that what differentiates him and Lake is that he’s a lifelong Republican while she was once a Democrat, a truly unforgivable sin. There is no daylight between these three candidates. They behave like the fictional Stepford wives, individuals who have lost their own identities and are completely submissive to one man, Donald Trump. To be sure, candidates from both sides of the aisle use similar, partisan talking points when appealing to the base. But what’s different this time around is that Lake, Robson, and Salmon aren’t simply parroting similar policy proposals. In fact, I’d say they’ve abandoned policy altogether in favor of campaigns centered on one thing: hero-worship of a twice-impeached, mob-inciting, ex-president. This is scary as hell for those of us (and this includes a good number of Republicans) who want to maintain democratic elections and avoid another January 6."

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY [Water Quality Division]: Webinar | Type 2.01/2.04 Aquifer Protection Permit Application Updates in myDEQ | July 11, 1 p.m

Under the Environmental Quality Act of 1986, the Arizona State Legislature established the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in 1987 as the state agency for protecting and enhancing public health and the environment of Arizona

ADEQ is actively pursuing primacy of the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program from EPA, which regulates injection wells, including drywells.

 

Once granted UIC primacy from EPA in the future, ADEQ would take over UIC Class V well inventorying, which includes drywells in its scope

Webinar: Type 2.01/2.04
Aquifer Protection Permit
Application Updates in myDEQ

Watch a demo and ask questions about upcoming changes for
Type 2.01 and 2.04 Aquifer Protection Permittees

Please join us for a demonstration of myDEQ updates for Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) program General Permits, Type 2.01¹ and 2.04² applications.

Click to view details and join >

Date: Monday, July 11, 2022
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Online or by phone | View details >

We are modifying our online portal, myDEQ, in order to align with imminent changes to state law regarding drywell regulation in Arizona. The passage of House Bill 2410³ by the state legislature will remove the state drywell program, which requires us to make the following updates, effective September 24, 2022. 

• Drywell registration in myDEQ will end on September 24, 2022.
• Drywells applicable to APP Types 2.01 and 2.04 will continue to be managed in myDEQ
• Drywells in Arizona must inventory on EPA's website directly | Visit EPA >

We will demonstrate these changes to provide stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. 

ADEQ is actively pursuing primacy of the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program from EPA, which regulates injection wells, including drywells. Once granted UIC primacy from EPA in the future, ADEQ would take over UIC Class V well inventorying, which includes drywells in its scope. Additional information will be provided at that time.

¹ APP Type 2.01 | View AAC R18-9-C301 >

² APP Type 2.04 | View AAC R18-9-C304 >

³ HB 2410 | View Bill >

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Questions?

Contact ADEQ's Drywell Team at 602-771-4686

 

 

ARIZONA CORPORATE COMMISSION: Preliminary" O.M. Notice

N O T I C E OPEN MEETING OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

10:00 a.m.

 

Please note that in-person attendance for Open Meetings is now available,
the capacity of Hearing Rooms is limited to 50 in Hearing Room 1 and 25 in Hearing Room 2.
Virtual attendance and participation options remain in effect.

 

 

 

EMAIL CORRECTION RE: AZCC 07-12-2022 "Preliminary" O.M. Notice

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

This preliminary Open Meeting Agenda has been prepared to give Commissioners and members of the public as much time as possible to review each item. Revisions to this agenda will be provided pursuant to Arizona Open Meeting Law, including revisions that order the items and place them into respective Proposed Consent and Regular agendas, as well as any modifications to the items being heard.

 

• Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc. (E-01891A-21-0384) – In the Matter of the Application of Garkane Energy Cooperative, Inc. an Electric Cooperative Nonprofit Membership Corporation, for a Determination of the Fair Value of its Property for Ratemaking Purposes, to Fix a Just and Reasonable Return thereon, and to Approve Rates Designed to Develop such Return and Related Approvals.
• Premier Asset Management Group LLC et al. (S-20996A-16-0467) – Recommended Opinion and Order to Cease and Desist, for Restitution, and Administrative Penalties against Premier Asset Management Group LLC, Michael Barry Eckerman, Tonya Eckerman, Bernadine Ann Michalik, Sean P. Shields, Venessa Sandoval, and Ashley Abbema.
• BIF IV Intrepid OpCo LLC (T-21179A-22-0015) - In the Matter of the Application of BIF IV Intrepid OpCo LLC Application and Petition for Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to Provide Intrastate Point to Point Telecommunications Services in the State of Arizona.

   

• Sync Title Agency, LLC et al. (S-21131A-20-0345) – Recommended Opinion and Order to Cease and Desist, for Restitution, and Administrative Penalties against Sync Title Agency, LLC, Rosicella Joplin, Sean Joplin, and Christopher Olson.

   

• Cerbat Water Company (W-02391A-20-0269 and W-02391A-21-0290) - In the Matter of the Application of Cerbat Water Company for a Rate Increase and Authority to Incur Long-Term Debt.

   

• My Trader Coin et al. (S-21108A-20-0181) – Order of Dismissal Without Prejudice Re: Moises Herrera, Sr. and Yolanda Herrera.

   

• Beaver Dam Water Company, Inc. (W-03067A-04-0216) – Order Extending Time Deadlines Contained in Decision Nos. 68247 and 70946, Pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-252 with Notice and Opportunity to be Heard.

   

• Cox Arizona Telecom, L.L.C. (T-03471A-20-0385) – In the Matter of the Application of Cox Arizona Telecom, L.L.C. for Designation as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier in Arizona for Purposes of Receiving Rural Digital Opportunity Fund support. Amending Decision No. 78006 Pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-252 with Notice and Opportunity to be Heard.

   

• Citizens Telecommunications Company of the White Mountains, d.b.a. Frontier Communications of the White Mountains, et al. (T-03214A-21-0198 et al.) – Investigation of the Frontier Companies ("Frontier") in Arizona regarding 9-1-1 outages and the adequacy of Frontier's equipment and facilities. Commission Discussion, Consideration, Possible Hearing, and Possible Vote to Adopt Remedy Order.

   

• TAG Mobile, LLC (T-20922A-21-0395) – Joint Petition of TAG Mobile, LLC, and TAG Mobile Bankruptcy Sale Entity, LLC and Softel Holdings, LLC for Renewal of ETC Designation in Light of Control of TAG Mobile, LLC to Softel Holdings, LLC.

   

• Arizona Public Service Company (E-01345A-22-0105) – In the Matter of the Application of Arizona Public Service Company for Approval of its Revised Rate Rider Resource Comparison Proxy.

   

• Arizona Public Service Company (E-01345A-19-0236) – In the Matter of the Application for Approval of New Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Rate Schedule.

   

• EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. (W-01303A-21-0299) – Sale and Transfer of Assets and Cancellation of the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to the City of Bullhead City (Condemnation).

   

• EPCOR Water Arizona, Inc. (WS-01303A-20-0177) – In the Matter of the Application of EPCOR Water Arizona Inc. for a Determination of the Current Fair Value of its Utility Plant and Property and Increases/Decreases in its Rates and Charges Based Thereon for Utility Service by its Agua Fria, Anthem, Chaparral, Havasu/Brooke, Mohave, North Mohave, Paradise Valley, Sun City, Sun City West, Tubac, and Willow Valley Districts and for Consideration of Consolidation Proposals. Order Eliminating, Retaining, and Transferring Compliance Requirements. Elimination of Compliance Requirements, Pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-252 with Notice and Opportunity to be Heard.

 

• UNS Gas, Inc. (G-04204A-22-0116) – In the Matter of the Application for Approval of a Temporary Purchased Gas Adjustor Surcharge.

   

• Tucson Electric Power Company (E-01933A-17-0250) – In the Matter of Tucson Electric Power Company’s Motion to Modify Commission Decision No. 77085 Pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-252 with Notice and Opportunity to be Heard.

   

• Global Water Resources, Inc. (SW-20445A-20-0214 et al.) – In the Matter of the Applications of Global Water-Palo Verde Utilities Company, Inc., Global Water-Red Rock Utilities, LLC, Global Water-Northern Scottsdale Water Company, Inc., Global Water-Turner Ranches irrigation, LLC, Balterra Sewer Corp., Eagletail Water Company, LLC, Hassayampa Utilities Company, Inc., Global Water- Picacho Cove Utilities Company, Inc., Water Utility of Greater Tonopah, LLC, Global Water-Santa Cruz Water Company, LLC, Global Water-Picacho Cove Water Company, LLC, for the Establishment of Just and Reasonable Rates and Charges for Utility Service Designed to Realize a Reasonable Rate of Return on the Fair Value of their Property and for Certain Related Approvals.

   

• Sun Valley Farms, Unit VI Water Company (W-02425A-19-0186 & W-02425A-19-0186) – In the Matter of Sun Valley Farms’ Request for Extension of Time Pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-252 with Notice and Opportunity to be Heard.

   

• Arizona Public Service Company (E-01345A-20-0152) – In the Matter of the Application for Approval of Arizona Public Service Company's Distributed Generation Interconnection Manual. Commission Discussion and Update from Commission Utilities Division Staff but No Vote Regarding the Status of Staff’s Review and Proposed Timeline for Processing and Evaluating Arizona Public Service Company’s Arizona Public Service Company’s Revised Interconnection Manual, Submitted on May 9, 2022.

   

• Arizona Public Service Company (E-01345A-21-0240) – Commission Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Vote Regarding a 30-Year Power Purchase Agreement between Arizona Public Service Company and Arizona Solar One, LLC for the Purchase of Above-Market Priced Renewable Energy from Solana Generating Station.

   

• Arizona Corporation Commission (E-00000A-22-0149) – Arizona Corporation Commission Docket for the Purpose of Tracking Arizona Investor-Owned Utilities’ Progress Toward Achieving 100 Percent Clean Energy in Arizona. Commission Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff to Utilize the Docket as Set Forth in Chairwoman Lea Márquez Peterson’s Letter Filed June 7, 2022.

   

• Arizona Corporation Commission (E-00000A-22-0103) – In the Matter of Establishing a Commission Policy for the Development and Integration of Competitive Community Solar and Community Energy Storage Projects in Arizona. Opportunity to Receive Technical Assistance from National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

   

• Arizona Corporation Commission – Commission Discussion, Consideration, and Recap of Items or Requests to be Included on the Next Regular Open Meeting Agenda; Opportunity for Commissioners to Request Specific Items be Included on the Next Regular Open Meeting.

BEA News: Gross Domestic Product by State, 1st Quarter 2022

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued the following news release today:

Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased in 46 states and the District of Columbia in the first quarter of 2022, as real GDP for the nation decreased at an annual rate of 1.6 percent.

 

 

 

The percent change in real GDP in the first quarter ranged from 1.2 percent in New Hampshire to –9.7 percent in Wyoming.

The full text of the release can be found at: www.bea.gov/news/2022/gross-domestic-product-state-1st-quarter-2022.

> Real GDP decreased in 8 of the 21 industry groups for which BEA prepares quarterly state estimates. Nondurable goods manufacturing, retail trade, and finance and insurance decreased 17.0, 10.2, and 7.1 percent, respectively, for the nation and were the leading contributors to the decrease in real GDP (GDP release table 12).

These three industries contributed decreases in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (table 2).

Other highlights

• Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction contributed decreases in 49 states. This industry was the leading contributor to the decreases in 10 states, including Wyoming, Alaska, North Dakota, West Virginia, and New Mexico—the 5 states with the largest decreases in real GDP.
• Government and government enterprises was the leading contributor to the increases in New Hampshire and Massachusetts—the states with the largest and third-largest increases in real GDP, respectively.
• Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting was the leading contributor to the increase in Vermont—the state with the second-largest increase.
• Utilities was the leading contributor to the increase in Michigan—the only other state with an increase.

Updates to GDP by State

Revised annual GDP by state estimates for 2017 to 2021 will be released on September 30, 2022. In addition, revised estimates for the first quarter of 2017 through the first quarter of 2022 and preliminary estimates for the second quarter of 2022 will also be released. In November 2022, the Survey of Current Business will publish an article describing the results.

Starting on September 30, 2022, BEA will begin to regularly publish quarterly statistics for state GDP and state personal income together in a single news release, providing a fuller picture of the economies of all states and the District of Columbia. The combined news release will replace the publication of two separate releases issued on different days.

Note: Page last modified on 6/30/22

The Supreme Court just seriously limited the government’s ability to fight climate change

In Phoenix, Arizona, residents are feeling the heat of  climate change: Average temperatures in the desert city are now 2.5 degrees hotter than they were in the middle of the last century, and they keep going up. As staff writer Adele Peters writes, that isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s deadly. To deal with its extreme temperatures, the city has been launching a few solutions, from miles of “cool pavement” to solar canopies that offer residents a discount on their energy bills, which can be high from cranking the AC. Read more about how officials are working to cool down the city—and make Phoenix a testbed for new heat-battling technology—here. — Kristin Toussaint, Staff Editor  . . .Last year, in Maricopa County, where Phoenix sits, there were 338 deaths associated with extreme heat. One hundred thirty of the people who died were homeless. The problem will get harder to address; by 2050, as climate change progresses, Phoenix could feel more like Baghdad, with some summer days hotter than 120 degrees.

 

WHOA! Rents in Mesa are up by 38.9% since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 | Rob Warnock @ ApartmentList.com

Year-over-year rent growth in Mesa currently stands at 16.8%, compared to 19.8% at this time last year.

Year-over-year growth in Mesa ranks #27 among the nation's 100 largest cities.

Rents in Mesa are up by 38.9% since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

Median rents in Mesa currently stand at $1306 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1507 for a two-bedroom.

 

Hi Tim, I'm following up on Apartment List's latest rent report data

Inflation is currently at its highest rate in 40 years, and rapidly rising housing costs are a key contributor. While the market has cooled slightly from last summer’s peaks, the national median rent has still jumped by 14% in the past year. And with spiking mortgage rates now sidelining potentially homebuyers, the coming months could bring additional competition for rentals amid a market that is already historically supply-constrained. 

  

For the latest data, see our July Rent Report here, complete with median rent and price growth data through June 2022. Some highlights below:

• Rents in Mesa increased 0.6% month-over-month in June, compared to a 1.3% increase nationally. Month-over-month growth in Mesa ranks #84 among the nation's 100 largest cities.
• Year-over-year rent growth in Mesa currently stands at 16.8%, compared to 19.8% at this time last year. Year-over-year growth in Mesa ranks #27 among the nation's 100 largest cities. Rents in Mesa are up by 38.9% since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
• Median rents in Mesa currently stand at $1306 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1507 for a two-bedroom.
  

Check out the full report here here, and for a complete look at national trends, read our national report.

 

Our raw rent stats - for cities, metros, states - can also be downloaded at any time from this page.

 

Thank you!

Rob Warnock