Government Relations

The Maricopa Community Colleges Government Relations Office

The Government Relations Office at Maricopa Community Colleges is focused on representing the Governing Board, Chancellor, District, and Colleges in local, state, and federal policy development and implementation. The goals of the office are to keep policymakers informed of issues impacting higher education and the community college system and to work with elected officials and agencies to develop policies to elevate, progress, and protect the district, the staff and faculty, and the students.

Contact

Lauren Armour
Government Relations Director
lauren.armour@domail.maricopa.edu

Abbie James
Government Relations Analyst
abbie.james@domail.maricopa.edu

 

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2022 State Legislative Session Summary

Read the summary and highlights from the recently concluded state legislative session, including all the legislation that was introduced and passed impacting Maricopa Community Colleges.
 

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Legislative Agendas, State Funding Appropriation Request, and Legislative Session Summary

Maricopa Community Colleges 2022 Legislative Agendas

State Legislative Agenda

Federal Legislative Agenda

Maricopa Community Colleges State Funding Appropriation Request for Fiscal Year 2023

STEM Programs Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2023

STEM Programs FY23 Funding Executive Summary

Maricopa Community Colleges 2021 Legislative Agenda and Session Summary

State Legislative Agenda

Legislative Session Summary

 

 

District to Campus Crosswalk

Government Relations has created a crosswalk to identify the legislative and congressional districts each college campus has a physical presence in.
 

College Legislative District Congressional District
Chandler-Gilbert Community College 13, 15 5
Estrella Mountain Community College 22, 25 7, 9
GateWay Community College 5, 8, 11, 22 3, 7
Glendale Community College 24, 28 8
Mesa Community College 9, 10 4
Paradise Valley Community College 2, 3 1
Phoenix College 5 3
Rio Salado College 2, 5, 8, 11, 22, 25, 26, 29 1, 3, 4, 7, 9
Scottsdale Community College 8 1
South Mountain Community College 11 3

District Directory: AZ House Members  |  AZ Senate Members  |  Federal Members

 

Maricopa Economic Impact Study

Beyond physical presence, the economic impact of Maricopa Community Colleges in Arizona is immense.

 

Read the Study