Creating Supply: How WIFA Works to Secure Arizona's Water Future

The Business of Food Safety: Counties & the Restaurant Industry with Dan Bogert

This week on Creatures of Statute, we sat down with Dan Bogert, COO of the Arizona Restaurant Association, to discuss the intersection of county government, public health, and Arizona’s restaurant industry. The conversation explored food safety regulations, health inspections, permitting, and the vital role local restaurants play in Arizona’s economy and communities. Tune in for an inside look at how industry and local government work together to support public health and small businesses across the state. Check out the Arizona Restaurant Association here [https://azrestaurant.org/] View current and previous winners of the Foodist Awards here [https://foodistawards.com/]

Beyond Concrete: Innovating Flood Control in Pima County

Flood control is one of the many essential services counties provide to protect residents, infrastructure, and local communities. In this episode, we take a closer look at how Pima County is modernizing flood control through targeted infrastructure investments, stormwater management projects, and community partnerships designed to reduce risk and improve public spaces. Learn more about Pima County Green Stormwater Infrastructure here [https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6236e0d140b54c73aabc5e5c29e328b9] To learn more about flood control districts, check out CSA's overview of special districts here [https://www.countysupervisors.org/_files/ugd/3a5ae8_3f98698a2d284d37bc6c9507214cfff4.pdf]

Off the Charts: What Counties Run On - A Copper Case Study

Welcome to Off the Charts, the Creatures of Statute series where we dig into the data and explore the stories that most people and policymakers don't get to see. In this episode, we dig into Greenlee County and the role copper plays in shaping its revenue picture. As one of Arizona’s historic “Five C’s,” copper has long driven the local economy, but what happens when a county’s tax base is heavily concentrated in a single industry? Explore the County Encyclopedia and other data tools referenced in today's episode at https://www.countysupervisors.org/data [https://www.countysupervisors.org/data]

Inside the Majority's FY27 Budget Plan

In this episode, we provide a legislative update on the FY2027 state budget package released by the legislative majority, and how it compares to the Governor's January executive budget. We also cover Governor Hobbs’ veto of the package, the breakdown in negotiations over major policy items, and what it means for counties moving forward. Find our FY27 Budget Summary here [https://countysupervisors.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LegislativeResearchTeam/IQCr7ONPd7kST6SDw9k0LkBJAVlW0p6LpRaxPyAlQulHAHg?e=NAshBa] View our Policy Priorities here [https://countysupervisors.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/LegislativeResearchTeam/IQCrsu-7ZxQsRaZW2C-nkbHoAW_WnzUXPXqy4pSulmF79ug?e=0mP48H] View our summary of County Pass Through Appropriations here [https://countysupervisors.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/LegislativeResearchTeam/IQBq9YF-81LXTaaOISd1QR61ARnFWBETanofri57Samqu0g?e=Rm5Xih] View our background on Opioid Settlement Funds and the Expenditure Limit here [https://countysupervisors.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LegislativeResearchTeam/IQDjHmZ4-C3XTo5ZeG2Ms2GPAUYaJz_mIzQBOI_0tFazS5s?e=8zCzjo]

Creating Supply: How WIFA Works to Secure Arizona's Water Future

In this episode, Yuma County Supervisor and Chair of the WIFA Board, Jonathan Lines, and WIFA Director Chelsea McGuire break down how the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority is guiding strategy around water augmentation, reuse, and rural system development. Tune in to hear how Arizona is building its water future through long-term planning, innovative infrastructure projects, and collaboration across agencies and partners.