Environment

Mayor Gallego, Mayor Romero, and Councilwoman Ansari React to Arizona Qualifying for $76.5 Million to Develop Electric Charging Stations

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Arizona, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has qualified to receive $76.5 million to develop electric charging stations along its six federal interstate highway systems. According to reporting from AZ Mirror, the goal of the five billion dollar national program is to expand the amount of electric charging stations across the country from 47,055 to … Read more

Action Alert: AZCC Candidate Lauren Kuby Wants YOUR Help to Stop SB1631!

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Tomorrow, Wednesday February 16th at 2:00 p.m. the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Water will hear SB1631, electric energy; public policy; reliability. If passed, this bill will repeal the state statute that allows for retail energy competition. Sound familiar? It should. HB2101 failed on the house floor on Monday and it would have … Read more

There is Bipartisanship in Washington D.C. ; Unfortunately it does not Include Build Back Better or Voting Rights

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Apparently, small ball is just as prevalent in Washington D.C. as it is in baseball. While the big headline bills of Build Back Better, increased voting rights, immigration reform, and justice reform languish (for now,) other less “controversial” (to Republicans) and vitally important bills are garnering widespread support. According to reporting by NBC News, Congress … Read more

If Reelected to the Arizona Corporation Commission, Sandra Kennedy will fight for Clean Energy Jobs and Lower Utility Rates for Everyone

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If Reelected to the Arizona Corporation Commission, Sandra Kennedy will fight for Clean Energy Jobs and Lower Utility Rates for Everyone Arizona Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy is running with Tempe City Councilwoman (and former Vice Mayor) Lauren Kuby on a ticket to hopefully secure a majority for ratepayers on that unwritten fourth branch of the … Read more

Under Mayor Regina Romero and the Tucson City Councils Leadership, Infrastructure Improvements Continue to Move Forward

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Another week in Tucson. More positive infrastructure news. At their January 25, 2022 meeting, Mayor Regina Romero and the Tucson City Council approved an updated version of the Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap. The goals for the updated roadmap include: Transition 100% of the City’s light-duty vehicle fleet to electric by 2030. Increase the stock of … Read more