Arizona House of Representatives

How community colleges are tackling the nursing shortage

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The following is written by Dr. Steven Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges, a member of the American Association of Community Colleges:

Key Points: 
  • The following is written by Dr. Steven Gonzales, Chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges, a member of the American Association of Community Colleges:
    Arizona, like many states across America, is facing a nurse shortage.
  • A 2020 nursing workforce survey conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that the average age of registered nurses is 52.
  • As one of the first community colleges in Arizona to offer baccalaureate degrees, our system understands the urgency to alleviate the demand for the nursing profession.
  • As the voice of the nation's community colleges, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), delivers educational and economic opportunity for more than 10 million diverse students in search of the American Dream.

Revolutionizing Voter Engagement: VoteYourVision.org Launches Innovative Election Tools

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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SARASOTA, Fla., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • In an ambitious effort to enhance voter engagement and understanding ahead of the upcoming election cycle, VoteYourVision.org is excited to announce an exclusive Zoom call event.
  • Scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 6pm EDT, this virtual gathering will introduce participants to an array of innovative election tools designed to bring unprecedented clarity and accessibility to the electoral process.
  • Understanding the critical need for clear and accessible voter information, VoteYourVision.org is set to transform the electoral experience with the introduction of its latest election tools.
  • The event will showcase how these tools simplify the complex data surrounding elections, enabling voters to make informed decisions with ease.

ARIZONA TEAMSTERS APPLAUD COMMITTEE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO PROTECT TRANSIT WORKERS

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 104, which represents 1,400 transportation workers across all industries, is applauding the passage of Arizona House Bill 2742 out of the State House Judiciary Committee. The bill aims to protect transit, airline, and rail workers by significantly increasing the criminal penalty for assaulting them.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 104, which represents 1,400 transportation workers across all industries, is applauding the passage of Arizona House Bill 2742 out of the State House Judiciary Committee.
  • The bill aims to protect transit, airline, and rail workers by significantly increasing the criminal penalty for assaulting them.
  • "This legislation directly confronts the critical issue of aggravated assault against transit, airline, and rail employees, underscoring the inherent dangers they encounter daily while serving the public.
  • Ahead of the bill's passage out of committee, members of Local 104 and other transit workers traveled to the Capitol to share their personal experiences of violence in their workplaces.

ARIZONA TEAMSTERS APPLAUD INTRODUCTION OF WAREHOUSE WORKER PROTECTION BILL

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters applauded the introduction of Arizona House Bill 2682, which would create transparency around dangerous quotas in warehouses and ensure unrealistic work conditions do not interfere with legally protected breaks for workers.

Key Points: 
  • Bill Protects Workers from Warehouse Quotas, Unsafe Working Conditions
    PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters applauded the introduction of Arizona House Bill 2682, which would create transparency around dangerous quotas in warehouses and ensure unrealistic work conditions do not interfere with legally protected breaks for workers.
  • "This bill will save warehouse workers' lives and protect workers from being treated like cogs in a machine by corporate giants like Amazon.
  • We urge the Arizona House to swiftly pass this bill, and for the State Senate to do the same."
  • "I'm proud to partner with the Teamsters to introduce House Bill 2682 to protect worker rights and safety," said Rep. Oscar De Los Santos.

Tech App Buzze Launches, Revolutionizes EV Charging for Drivers

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzze, the groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging tech mobile app, is pleased to announce its official launch today. Buzze is building a peer-to-peer shared network of home electric charging stations. Buzze's approach is simple: to have EV owners who already have level 2 chargers installed in their homes serve as "hosts" for their neighbors who have an EV but no place to charge it.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzze , the groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging tech mobile app, is pleased to announce its official launch today.
  • By building a community of "drivers helping drivers," Buzze hopes to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and contribute to a cleaner and sustainable future.
  • Buzze solves the problem of these "charging challenged" by providing fast and affordable reliable neighborhood charging at homes right in their neighborhood.
  • The easy-to-use Buzze app shows EV drivers a map of nearby level 2 charging hosts for EV drivers to select from and schedule their next charging appointment.

Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with Hensley Beverage Company of Arizona to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner Hensley Beverage Company to help combat drunk driving during the Arizona Wildcats' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • "To showcase our commitment, we're teaming up with Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber to promote the Decide to Ride pledge.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

EDPR NA Distributed Generation Launches 23 MW Solar Plus 60 MWh Storage Project for Mohave Electric Cooperative

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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FORT MOHAVE, ARIZONA, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDPR NA Distributed Generation ( EDPR NA DG ), a U.S. leader in the distributed generation sector, announced a 23.27 MWdc ground-mount solar array system coupled with a 15 megawatt (MW) / 60 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage system for Mohave Electric Cooperative ( MEC ), a not-for-profit distribution cooperative in Arizona.

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  • FORT MOHAVE, ARIZONA, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDPR NA Distributed Generation ( EDPR NA DG ), a U.S. leader in the distributed generation sector, announced a 23.27 MWdc ground-mount solar array system coupled with a 15 megawatt (MW) / 60 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage system for Mohave Electric Cooperative ( MEC ), a not-for-profit distribution cooperative in Arizona.
  • Together, the solar + storage system will help MEC provide renewable power, mitigate peak period energy use, and ultimately, stabilize energy costs for its 36,700 members.
  • Tyler Carlson, Chief Executive Officer of Mohave Electric Cooperative, stated, “We are pleased to be working with EDP Renewables on Mohave Electric Cooperative’s first solar plus storage project.
  • Gustavo Monteiro, CEO, EDPR NA Distributed Generation and Tyler Carlson, CEO, Mohave Electric Cooperative spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

HeroZona Announces 18th Annual Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HeroZona Foundation recently announced the return of its 18th annual, invitation-only Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch happening on Saturday, Sept. 23. There will be several new guests and performers at the momentous event.

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  • Arizona Leaders and Stakeholders to Discuss Community, Civics, Wellbeing and More
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HeroZona Foundation recently announced the return of its 18th annual, invitation-only Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch happening on Saturday, Sept. 23.
  • Update on the state of the housing market by National Association of Real Estate Brokers President Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose.
  • Update on the state of police-community relations by National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives President Rodney Bryant.
  • Closing remarks by Alan "AP" Powell , Chairman of AP & Associates – Strategic Alliances , U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran and founder of HeroZona.

Ukraine Hosts Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition (AZDIC) Delegation Trip to Identify Reconstruction, Food Security and Defense Technology Needs

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Saturday, June 10, 2023
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AZDIC President Lynndy Smith was invited to Ukraine after hosting Parliament Member Dmytro Liubota earlier this year to discuss immediate defense technology needs.

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  • AZDIC President Lynndy Smith was invited to Ukraine after hosting Parliament Member Dmytro Liubota earlier this year to discuss immediate defense technology needs.
  • The Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition's visit to Ukraine helps us further support Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unprovoked war," said Arizona Senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema.
  • “It was an honor to host the Arizona Defense and Industry Coalition,” said Liubota, Kharkiv parliament member.
  • Additionally, the Arizona delegation also visited the City of Irpin where they saw first hand the cruelties of Russian aggression.

The Constitution vs. Convenience: AZ Legislature Defends Constitutional Rights in Guardianship & Conservatorship

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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The bill brings sweeping changes to Arizona Revised Statutes Title 14 guardianship and conservatorship laws.

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  • The bill brings sweeping changes to Arizona Revised Statutes Title 14 guardianship and conservatorship laws.
  • The testimony and committee comments offered a passionate look into the issues with opposition to the bill citing issues of convenience and desire to keep the lower evidentiary threshold.
  • (Full hearing video here)
    Rep. Analise Ortiz-D prior to the hearing said, “There is never a time when it is appropriate to overlook anyone’s constitutional rights.
  • After the hearing Lund said, “The disconnect between reality and fiction was played out in full view of the Arizona House Judiciary today.