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![Long road ahead for Rio Verde Foothills water solution](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Water-Arizona.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Long road ahead for Rio Verde Foothills water solution
Maricopa County supervisors met this week in an executive session to discuss Scottsdale’s proposed agreement to provide water to the community, now without a reliable water source for nearly two months.
![Arizona Senate bill to ban ‘lewd or sexual’ books called unconstitutional by experts](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/09/attachment-Library.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Arizona Senate bill to ban ‘lewd or sexual’ books called unconstitutional by experts
Opponents of the bill, which has been criticized for equating gender fluidity to pedophilia, say it would fix a problem that doesn’t exist.
![AI experts predict 39% of household chores could be automated in a decade](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2022/03/Tech.jpg?w=980&q=75)
AI experts predict 39% of household chores could be automated in a decade
A decent chunk of domestic chores could become automated within the next decade, artificial intelligence experts predict — though some tasks will be helped more than others.
![California boosts water agency allocations from 5% to 35%](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Water-California.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California boosts water agency allocations from 5% to 35%
Thanks to early gains in the Sierra Nevada snowpack, the State Water Project is increasing its allocation to 35% of what agencies had asked for.
![Storms headed for California to boost already healthy snowpack](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-California-Snow.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Storms headed for California to boost already healthy snowpack
California may see a return of stormy weather over the next week — a welcome addition to a snowpack that will bring some relief to the historic drought.
![Hunt is on for meteorite that startled South Texas residents](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/07/earth.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hunt is on for meteorite that startled South Texas residents
Law enforcement officials don’t yet know where the meteorite landed, and warned anyone who finds it not to touch it. But NASA said there is no need for concern.
![The makings of a Texas drag queen](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Drag-Pride.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The makings of a Texas drag queen
As drag has gone mainstream, performers have found confidence and community. Now a slate of proposed laws in Texas and beyond aims to push the subculture back into the shadows.
![Proposed rule considers lethal management of wolves introduced to Colorado](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Wolves.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Proposed rule considers lethal management of wolves introduced to Colorado
A slim 50.91% of Centennial State voters supported a measure in 2020 backed by environmental groups to reintroduce wolves.
![California moves to dump Proposition 8 from constitution](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-California-LGBTQ.jpg?w=980&q=75)
California moves to dump Proposition 8 from constitution
The move anticipates a possible U.S. Supreme Court reversal of its decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationally.
![Nevada governor faces lawsuit over appointment to climate agency](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/01/attachment-Mining-Nevada.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Nevada governor faces lawsuit over appointment to climate agency
Nevada’s Constitution bars legislators from being appointed to any paid state position if, during their term, the legislature voted to increase the salary of that position, according to the lawsuit.