INSIDE THE AZ LEGISLATURE Legislative Update Activity at the Capitol remained relatively quiet in April as we continue to wait for the Majority’s budget proposal to be released. Behind the scenes, however, the tone around budget negotiations has sharpened considerably. Governor Hobbs issued a legislative moratorium, calling on House and Senate leadership to put forward a serious, good-faith budget proposal. She indicated she would veto any legislation sent to her desk in the

ARIZONA PRODUCTION UPDATE Arizona Creative Economy Day This Tuesday, March 31st, is Arizona Creative Economy Day at the State Capitol. It’s a full day of working with our state leadership on the importance of our Creative Economy, and yes, film jobs are part of the Creative Economy. This is a great opportunity to share your story with legislators and help them understand how important the creative industries are to our State. The event starts with a light breakfast at 8:30AM,

INSIDE THE AZ LEGISLATURE Crossover Week Wraps with Late-Night Action The end of February found Crossover Week wrapped up in dramatic fashion with an overnight marathon floor session in the House, following nearly 18 straight hours of debate and voting. By the end of the night, House members had advanced 183 bills to the Senate, an unusually large volume for a single session. While long floor days aren’t unheard of at the Capitol, this kind of extended session is more commonl