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

INSIDE THE AZ LEGISLATURE As January comes to a close, the Legislature is moving quickly toward several key early-session deadlines. The Senate’s bill introduction deadline is Monday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m., while House members have an additional week to introduce legislation. With only three weeks remaining for committees to meet in their chambers of origin, we expect committee agendas to grow longer and more substantive as lawmakers begin advancing their priorities. This p