On May 5, Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-backed $17.9 billion state budget, calling it “unbalanced and reckless.” The proposal, passed along party-line votes by the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature, reflected major GOP priorities on taxes and spending cuts but immediately triggered conflict with Hobbs. The Republican budget proposed spending roughly $800 million less than Hobbs’ own January budget plan. A central feature was conformity with federal tax cha

Last Spring, Governor Hobbs signed Executive Order 2025-09 directing the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) and Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) to form a Workplace Heat Safety Task Force to draft and recommend Heat Guidelines for Employers. These guidelines would provide additional recommendations for employers to be included in the Arizona Heat Stress State Emphasis Program . The Task Force, composed of business, labor, and industry leaders m

Monthly update from - Brian Tassinari, AMC's Legislative Representative. Just six weeks into session, we have seen a remarkable onslaught of bills being introduced. For the 25 years I have been a lobbyist, every House bills started with a ‘2’ as in HB2001 and every Senate bill started with a ‘1’ as in SB1001. But for the first time ever, the legislature has run out of ‘1’s’ and ‘2’s’ and had to move the ‘3’s’ and ‘4’s’. This logjam of ideas, some good and many not so good, h

As we move through a busy and productive season, I’m proud to share just how active — and energized — workforce development has been across Arizona. We’ve been on the road supporting SkillsUSA regional competitions in Yuma, Prescott, Peoria, Mesa, and Holbrook. These competitions are more than events on a calendar — they are opportunities to introduce students to masonry as a skilled, respected profession with real career potential. This month continues that momentum. While

Monthly Update From Dawn Rogers, Executive Director Arizona Masonry Council As we move through a busy start to the year, I’m proud to share the continued momentum building across Arizona’s masonry community. Representing Arizona on the National Stage The Arizona Masonry Council was on the ground at the World of Concrete and MCAA meetings in Las Vegas — connecting with industry leaders, sharing ideas, and cheering on outstanding talent in the Skilled Trades Competition. We’re

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Bill Report for the 56th Legislature, FIRST Regular Session - April 28, 2023 - provided by Willatta Partners