Arizona governor, lawmakers call water their top priority

PHOENIX (AP) – Gov. Doug Ducey and state legislative leaders say approving a drought contingency plan before the end of January is their No. 1 priority during the annual session starting Monday.
Ducey and the lawmakers spoke Friday at the yearly legislative outlook held by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce.
The contingency plan must pass Arizona’s legislature this month or risk having federal water managers impose unspecified measures on Arizona.
Colorado River water supports about 40