“Arizona does not get to wish its way out of a water fight.”

Arizona state Rep. Gail Griffin, arguing that Arizona must be prepared for a potential legal battle over Colorado River water as interstate negotiations remain stalled. Griffin made the comments after the Arizona House voted unanimously to add another $1 million to the state’s Colorado River Litigation Fund, bringing its total to $4 million. She said other states have been positioning themselves for court for years and warned that, while litigation is not the preferred outcome, Arizona needs the resources to defend water supplies that support millions of residents and billions of dollars in economic activity if a deal isn’t reached. (AZ Mirror)