Diane E. Brown

Executive Director of @ArizonaPIRG.
Twitter: personal not professional.

Thumbs up to politics, sports, wine.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Personal news: I learned how to slam dunk in @NBA2K & now I feel like I can do anything.

[Governor Katie Hobbs @GovernorHobbs]

Today, bipartisan leaders invested in the future of Arizona families, businesses, and communities. The passage of the Prop 400 ballot measure will secure the economic future of our state and create hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs for Arizonans. I am glad we were able to put politics aside and do what is right for Arizona.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Good news from the legislature! #Prop400E legislation is on the way to @GovernorHobbs who is expected to sign it & let Maricopa County voters decide on continued funding for transportation in the region. @ArizonaPIRG @Arizona_Transit @LISC_Phx @AARPArizona @AmericanLungAZ

[MAG - Maricopa Association of Governments @MAGregion]

Whether you like driving places or you prefer to walk, bike, or take public transportation, everyone should have the choice to move around in the way that meets their needs.

#Prop400E gives residents in Maricopa County the freedom to choose. https://t.co/mKbrcRjM1S

[Office of the Arizona State Treasurer @AZTreasury]

#AZFinancialFriday Tip: As we approach some of the hottest shopping holidays of the year, avoid impulse spending on summer sales and promotions. Take a moment to evaluate if you really need an item before making a purchase. | @AZTreasurerYee

[Teresa Dixon Murray @teresamurray]

If you’re flying this weekend, plan ahead in case your flight is canceled or significantly delayed. “It’s good for people to know they have rights,” said @TeresaMurray
Great piece by @GregIacurci https://t.co/M4HdnC8qmN

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Biggest savings from transitioning state & local government fleets to electric vehicles over the next decade? fuel and maintenance.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Appreciated opportunity to partner w @FrontierTony on the report, Electric Vehicles Save Money for Government Fleets. Check out findings & @ArizonaPIRG Education Fund & @FrontierGroupUS recommendations for Arizona & local governments: https://t.co/QDy4QDnyWw #EVs #energytwitter

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

If you're looking for a spoiler alert, check out this map that presents taxpayer savings in $millions if states & local governments transition light-duty fleets to electric over the next 10 years.

[Arizona PIRG @ArizonaPIRG]

TY @azmoneynews of @azcentral for diving into our latest report. Want to view the report yourself? https://t.co/4aSb5rwlxJ @ddowntownb @FrontierTony @FrontierGroupUS

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Dr. @michaelcrow of @ASU once again nails it. The piece is well worth the read.

[Michael Crow @michaelcrow]

To effectively address existing and future challenges, we have to work together, drawing from our common values, to provide education that prepares learners for public service. Thanks for your partnership, @tombrokaw. https://t.co/fZ1MjzTDTu

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Love to see this! And a TY to @SandraWatsonAZ & @azcommerce for your consistent leadership & efforts to expand broadband in our state.

[Arizona Commerce Authority @azcommerce]

NEW - @GovernorHobbs, @CommerceGov, and @NTIAgov announced Arizona will receive $993.1 MILLION to expand high-speed internet access to all Arizonans.

MORE: https://t.co/GiGbG4Iy4m

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Congrats @clarkprincell! Although the real congrats should go to @ValleyPartners.

[Valley Partnership @ValleyPartners]

Valley Partnership is pleased to announce Clark Princell as our new President and CEO. Clark's leadership experience and policy expertise will allow Valley Partnership to continue its work in the region.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Guilty.

[LEO @Leo_Tweets]

if #Leo texts you at 8:10, you are suppose to text back at 8:09.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Extremely impressive!

[Stephen Richer @stephen_richer]

Calls to @RecordersOffice
May 2023

Total Calls: 3,093
Average Answer Speed: 34 seconds
Average Handle Time: 6 minutes
Abandoned Rate: 3%

This is very, very, very good by industry standards.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

TY @GovernorHobbs for recognizing many shortcomings of 1246 from economics to lack of transportation options. And TY @MAGregion for conducting 500 meetings, reviewing feedback from more than 10,000 residents, & putting forward THE plan that should get to Maricopa County voters.

[Governor Katie Hobbs @GovernorHobbs]

I just vetoed the partisan Prop 400 bill that fails to adequately support Arizona's economic growth and does nothing to attract new business or create good-paying jobs. I strongly encourage the Legislature to vote on the compromise supported by a bipartisan majority in the House and Senate, business and labor leaders, and Maricopa County mayors.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Yes they can! Good also to check w your utility for energy efficiency programs offered to further save $ & save energy.

[Consumer Reports @ConsumerReports]

Your drapes and curtains can be more than decoration. They can also help keep you cool and keep your utility bills in check. https://t.co/71P1lvXxIe

[Arizona PIRG @ArizonaPIRG]

Time to improve consumer protections when we fly. @SenatorSinema & @SenMarkKelly please check out our recommendations. TY @TucsonStar for publishing op-ed by @ArizonaPIRG's @teresamurray. @AZAGMayes https://t.co/wmEymiTgmJ

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Case in point. Myself & one other member of the public made comments/asked questions at today's @CorpCommAZ Workshop. Pretty sure w adequate notice others would have participated. And IMO Commission Workshop agendas should include presentations providing different perspectives.

[Autumn T. Johnson @autumntjohnson]

.@ArizonaPIRG filed a letter today calling on the ACC to standardize its workshop process. Why are stakeholders learning about workshops on non-urgent topics with no ability to present with less than a week’s notice??? #energytwitter https://t.co/0kkSweRAUh

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Good call!

[NHL @NHL]

🏆 JONATHAN MARCHESSAULT WINS THE CONN SMYTHE 🏆

@JMarchessault18 takes home the 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy after registering 13 goals and 12 assists! #StanleyCup

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

TY @MayorGiles, @MayorGallego, @chandlerazmayor, Mayor Weise of @AZAvondale, @coreywoodstempe, & my mayor @GilbertAZMayor. @ArizonaPIRG & other NGOs stand ready to help. @MAGregion @valleymetro

[Mayor Mark Freeman @CityofMesaMayor]

The AZ Legislature chose traffic congestion, fringe special interests and sprawl over the interests of Maricopa Co residents. Mayors worked on a compromise Prop 400 plan that will continue to grow the economy and create jobs. We will ensure this plan goes to the voters.

[Diane E. Brown @ddowntownb]

Very much agree! @MAGregion's comprised of R & D mayors. After years of working together, they unanimously agreed to bring an all-of-the-above transportation plan to voters. @GovernorHobbs, @MAGregion & others have compromised. Time for a real #Prop400 extension to get to voters.

[Governor Katie Hobbs @GovernorHobbs]

Now, it’s time for legislators to vote on a compromise that is supported by a bipartisan majority in both chambers, business and labor leaders, and Maricopa County cities. Republican leadership needs to stop playing partisan games, put the bipartisan compromise up for a vote, and stop holding our state’s economic potential hostage.