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, has resulted in...

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 I’ll be...

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 especially proud...