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Hobbs and Mayes Cancel AgTech’s Arizona Land Leases

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  • Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes ordered cancellation of AgTech’s state land leases.
  • The Arizona Land Department gave AgTech a 90-day deadline to stop operations.
  • Mayes said the state could have filed a nuisance lawsuit if the leases remained.
  • AgTech’s attorney announced an appeal, alleging the department violated lease terms and due process.
  • Residents report swarms and odor disrupting outdoor activities, prompting netting, repellent and a pending investigation.