by Rina Rien | Dec 3, 2025 | Government Relations
PPGRC co-chairs Richard Rosales, APS and Rebecca Timmer, Stantec facilitated our November meeting with Patrick Moran, Deputy Director of the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) as the guest speaker. Over the last decade, Patrick has contributed to...
by Rina Rien | Oct 29, 2025 | Government Relations
Committee Co-chair Rebecca Timmer kicked off the meeting with discussion on goals for 2026: Cole Libera from Rose Law Group indicated session discussions are underway. Last year was focused on water, with PCWAA (Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority) and the...
by Rina Rien | Sep 29, 2025 | Government Relations
Co-chair Richard Rosales introduced Senator T.J. Shope from the Arizona State Legislature. The legislative session ended June 27th with passage of the state budget This is year 13 for Senator Shope with one more term remaining. Big wins for Pinal County Funding SR 347...
by Rina Rien | Sep 25, 2025 | Government Relations, Uncategorized
The Energy Committee joined the Government Relations Committee for a joint meeting. Co-chair Richard Rosales introduced Max Shilstone of Energy Transfer/Transwestern Pipelines. APS, SRP, Tucson Electric Power/Unisource, City of Mesa, Arizona Electric Power...
by Rina Rien | Jun 24, 2025 | Government Relations
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer opened the meeting with announcements from the committee: Maricopa Councilmember Bob Marsh and Katy Proctor (and the region) are celebrating Maricopa’s accomplishments for SR 347 widening, with inclusion on ADOT’S 5-year plan and ½ cent...