Arizona Rock Products Association 
Arizona Rock Products Association Industry Newsletter
Issue: #23
August, 2015
 
LEGISLATIVE:   

Statewide Legislative Transportation Roadshow
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Arizona State Rep. Rick Gray will be hosting a statewide public forum with business leaders on key transportation needs.  Read more...
 
ARPA Participates in ADOT Freight Advisory Committee
ARPA and the business sector have been invited to work on a Freight Movement Survey and impacts on the Rock Products industry and plan development.  Read more...

Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Notice
The Arizona legislature made significant changes to how the transaction privilege tax ("TPT") applies to activities involving the modification or alteration of real property. Read more...
 
ARPA meets with Governor's Office to Discuss Transportation 
ARPA recently met with Governor Ducey's Office and Chief Transportation Policy Advisor to discuss the Governor's plan to address much needed transportation and infrastructure funding that has been significantly diminishing for well over ten years which includes historic sweeps of the Highway User Revenue Fund.  The Governor's staff will be meeting with the ARPA Board of Directors in September to discuss how we can support any proposals on this issue.

Message from ADOT Director, John Halikowski 

Director's message from June
States must invest in modernization and take advantage of opportunities to incorporate technology to make roadways conduits for safer, more reliable mobility. Read more...

Director's message from July
The Arizona Department of Transportation is driving forward to do our part to support Governor Ducey's "Think Big" call to action for an economically revived Arizona. Read more... 

Federal Highway Reauthorization Updates 
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a 3 month extension of MAP-21, extending the current surface transportation funding until October 29, 2015. Read more...

  

REGULATORY:
 
Environment - ARPA Waters of the U.S. Update
ARPA has included submission of comments, involvement in reviewing proposed legislative opposition language and participation in legislative hearings. Read more...
  

It has been reported to ARPA that agency inspectors are engaging in unsafe practices on aggregate sites.  Learn more about ARPA's concerns and response. Read more...

 

AZ State Mine Inspectors Fall Mine Conference in October

I am pleased to announce the 7th Annual Arizona State Mine Inspector (ASMI) Fall Mine Conference on October 9, 2015 at the Arizona Grand Resort. Read more...

 

Human Resources

Demystifying Your E-Mod and Benefits of Return to Work Program  

See more information on ARPA's latest Human Resource professional training opportunities...

  

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:

 

ARPA Hosts School Guidance Counselors
This breakfast will give guidance counselors some insight as to what career opportunities are available in the rock products industry... 

 

Young Leaders Wanted

ARPA is looking for the next generation leaders of our industry and the Association. Do you know a young leader within your company? Read more...

Land and Strategic Aggregates:

ARPA Talks Strategic Aggregates on AZGS Mining Review
Watch the latest episode hosted by Dr. Lee Allison, Director and State Geologist for the Arizona Geological Survey...

New Phoenix Area Aggregate Mapping Available for Industry and Planners
The Arizona Geological Survey has released its first geologic map database for aggregate resource assessment in the Phoenix metropolitan area.  Read more... 

Committees:
View the new Committee Schedule

Member Profile and News:

Civil & Environmental Consultants
See this month's ARPA member profile.

Industry Member News Announcements
See the latest news from ARPA member Southwestern Scale Company. 

Upcoming Events and Opportunities:

Meet the Producer featuring CalPortland/Associates Meeting  Thursday, September 10th - Seating is limited, register today!
 
2015 Fall Golf Invitational 
Join ARPA for the 2015 Fall Golf Invitational on Friday October 2nd at Whirlwind Golf Club.  
 

2015 ARPA Event Calendar  

Check out the upcoming events ARPA is hosting! 

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! 
Feel free to forward the ARPA newsletter to others within your company who may want to stay current on what the association is up to.

Steve Trussell, Nicole Massarand, Heather Thrasher and Dan Duffy
 
Questions?  Please contact ARPA Staff at (602) 271-0346.
  
Steve Trussell
Executive Director
Arizona Rock Products Association
"ARPA Members - Don't do business without them."
 

Our Mission

The Arizona Rock Products Association enhances, protects and preserves the long-term interests of the rock products industry through technical expertise, safety, environmental awareness, and in active involvement in the legislative, regulatory, and political process.