Colorado River Cuts: The U.S. finalized a plan to reduce water deliveries to California, Nevada and Arizona by about 21% in 2027-28, with potential deeper cuts later—Arizona and Nevada warn it could devastate their economies. Arizona Water Reality Check: A separate Arizona-focused report highlights how the river fight is already reshaping planning for Phoenix and Tucson as rules expire and negotiations stall. Arizona Law & Families: A new state law expands what counts as domestic violence and makes it harder for abusers to get custody or unsupervised visits. Arizona Politics: A new poll shows Gov. Katie Hobbs leading U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs by 13 points among likely voters. Local Business & Growth: EdgeCore says it will cover power infrastructure costs for its Mesa data center expansion, while the broader debate over who pays continues. Workforce & Training: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base rolled out Advanced Ready Training-Core to boost deployment readiness for Airmen. Food & Retail: Whataburger plans 17 new locations across seven states by the end of November. Local Hospitality: Cottonwood’s Queen B Sushi opens Sept. 4, adding a Japanese menu to the Keenans’ Old Town lineup. Sports Business: Arizona’s Diamondbacks return home as Ketel Marte’s status remains a storyline after an injury move.