FIVE of Arizona’s newly elected public officials visit Rose Law Group

Dozens of constituents gathered this morning in the Scottsdale office of Rose Law Group to hear from: Maricopa County Supervisors Mark Stewart, Thomas Galvin, Kate Brophy McGee, Mesa Mayor-Elect Mark Freeman and Casa Grande Mayor Lisa Fitzgibbons. They reflected on their grueling campaigns and vision for Arizona’s future. Maricopa County Supervisors (from left to right) Thomas Galvin, Mark Stewart, and Kate Brophy …

Scottsdale-based Rose Law Group expands its government affairs division with new lobbying team

By Mignon A. Gould | Phoenix Business Journal Rose Law Group has expanded its government affairs division after attracting three lobbyists from a top national firm. Elizabeth “Liz” Goodman is joining Rose Law Group from Kansas City, Missouri-based law firm Husch Blackwell. She is bringing with her Cole Libera and Destiny Ruiz, lobbyists from Washington, D.C.-based Husch Blackwell Strategies. They started …

Rose Law Group land use attorney Sam DeMoss examines how a new Arizona law could impact development in municipalities across the state

By Rose Law Group Attorney Samantha DeMoss HB2297, also known as the “Adaptive Reuse Law” is the culmination of an ongoing bipartisan effort from the Arizona legislature to mitigate the housing shortage in Arizona. Going into effect on January 1 of 2025, the bill allows for the redevelopment of up to 10% of existing built commercial development for multi-family residential …

Supervisor, Board Vice Chair, and Rose Law Group partner Thomas Galvin spearheads additional board investments Mesa schools job training program

Led by Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has extended an existing agreement with Mesa Public Schools and invested an additional $1 million of Community Solutions Funding into the Mesa Youth Creative Agency (MYCA). The funding will help MYCA provide 40 students per semester with hands-on creative training and work experience supporting local employers. “While classroom …

Pinal Partnership: City managers proud of growth, share thoughts on future; Rose Law Group Founder & President Jordan Rose moderates the discussion

By Pinal Central MARICOPA — The leaders of Pinal County’s cities and towns discussed a wide range of topics while touting their individual accomplishments The most recent Pinal Partnership Breakfast was held this past week at the Elements Event Center in Ak-Chin Circle. City managers from Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Eloy and Maricopa made up the panel this time, recounting how their cities and towns have grown and developed this year as well as what’s next. Apache Junction City Manager Bryant …

Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin allocates board funding to Mesa splash pad improvements

Phoenix, Ariz. (October 23, 2024) – Led by Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has voted in favor of investing $108,000 of Community Solutions Funding into splash pad improvements at A New Leaf’s La Mesita Apartments for low-income individuals and families. La Mesita houses approximately 500 individuals each year who are struggling with housing insecurity, and nearly half are children and youth. “A New Leaf is a fantastic nonprofit …

Mayor McFarland looks ahead to new leadership role with Pinal Partnership; Jordan Rose, the organization’s chairperson and Rose Law Group’s founder & president, weighs in

By Jodie Newell | Pinal Central CASA GRANDE — With only several weeks left of an eight-year tenure as Casa Grande mayor, Craig McFarland will remain active in the Pinal County community after being named as the new president and CEO of Pinal Partnership. Come January McFarland replaces Tony Smith, who is retiring after several years of service. McFarland said the …

Pinal Partnership President and CEO Tony Smith to retire; an ‘instrumental’ leader, says Rose Law Group Founder and President Jordan Rose

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group Founder and President Jordan Rose is chair of the Pinal Partnership Board.) Pinal County, AZ October 1, 2024 Pinal Partnership, the leading economic development organization in Pinal County, proudly announces the retirement of Tony Smith, who has served as President/CEO with unwavering dedication. Effective January 1, 2025, former Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland will succeed Smith …

Pinal Partnership: Continuation of Pinal County Road Maintenance tax up for vote on November ballot

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents a coalition of property and business owners throughout Pinal County who have worked to bring new transportation infrastructure to the region.)   BY ANTHONY SMITH | PINAL CENTRAL For nearly 40 years, Pinal County’s half-cent Road Maintenance and Improvement Fund has been used to fund critical projects including road repair, road widening, traffic safety improvements, pothole repair, road preservation, new road construction, intersection improvements and other transportation projects …