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Did you know historic mining districts produced the copper that electrified America in the early 20th century? That same metal now supports modern infrastructure, from transmission lines to EV charging stations. Infrastructure has always started underground. #BuiltFromMining

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Major deadline week at the AZ Legislature. This week was the cutoff for bills to be heard in their 2nd chamber. If a bill didn’t advance, it’s likely done for the session. With committee work wrapping up, focus shifts to floor votes and budget talks with Gov. Katie Hobbs. #AZLeg

Consumer protection of veterans was a topic this week as SB1803 was discussed. The bill aims to protect from predatory “claim consultants", limiting who can assist w/ VA benefits claims, cracking down on high-fee services & putting safeguards in place for those who served. #AzLeg

It was a shorter week at the Arizona Legislature, with an early adjournment due to scheduling conflicts as lawmakers prepare for the next major deadline on the session calendar. Committees will now focus on hearing bills that crossed over from the opposite chamber. #AzLeg

HB 2264, encouraging the Arizona Geological Survey to promote the 5C's (Copper, Cotton, Citrus, Cattle & Climate), passed the House on March 2. The bill advanced the same week as Mining Day at the Capitol, highlighting a key industry that helped shape Arizona. #AzLeg

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Crossover Week at the Arizona Legislature means long days and big votes. Lawmakers held a marathon floor session, nearly 19 hours, debating and voting on hundreds of bills to meet the deadline for measures to move to the opposite chamber. #AZLeg session.

Did you know Arizona once had camels? In the 1850s, the Army brought them to the AZ Territory, hoping they would handle the desert better than horses or mules. They carried loads long distances without water. It remains one of our most unique frontier stories. #ArizonaHistory

Arizona lawmakers are advancing HB 2062 to create a Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory monument at the State Capitol. These African American regiments served across the West & played a key role in AZ’s territorial history. The bill honors their legacy. #AzLeg #BlackHistoryMonth

On President’s Day, we recognize President Lincoln’s role in shaping America’s mining framework. The Mining Act of 1866 was an early federal law to recognizing miners’ rights on public lands, helping bring order, investment & growth to U.S. mining. #PresidentsDay #MiningHistory

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Mark your calendars. Arizona’s primary is moving. The governor signed HB2022, shifting the primary up two weeks from early August to July. This gives election officials more time to meet federal deadlines and voters more time to fix early ballot signature issues. #AzLeg

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Today is the last day to register for the March 10 election. Local races and ballot measures shape schools, roads, and community services. Your vote matters at every level. Make a plan to vote!  #ArizonaVotes #VoteLocal #AZElection

Route 66 turns 100 in 2026, and AZ HR 2003 was unanimously passed out of committee this week to recognize it. From former mining towns like Oatman to the small businesses that still line the route, Route 66 tells Arizona’s story of growth, grit, & opportunity. #MotherRoad #AzLeg

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