Arizona Boom Defies Bad Publicity Amid Water Woes
The piece surveys Arizona's rapid growth despite corruption reports and investor losses. It notes population surpassing 2.2 million, a strong tourism and retirement push, and hotel, golf, and convention activity. It highlights water scarcity concerns, rising bills, and legal battles over Central Arizona Project rights and land development frauds. It quotes officials on job markets, unemployment, and cost of living versus other cities, and cites Sun City expansion plans and notable developers' declines.
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