The Arizona Department of Economic Security, known simply as DES, is opening the floor for public input on its latest Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR), which zeroes in on employment and training regulations within the state's administrative code, announced a notification recently posted on the Secretary of State's website. Citizens are invited to voice their opinions, be they laudatory critiques or concerns, during a slated oral proceeding, with the details available here.
For those who prefer the written word or can't make the live event, the Department isn't leaving you out in the desert — written commentaries can be sent their way either through their website via the "Submit Comments on DES Rules" section or, for those sticking to time-honored methods, by using the trusty United States Postal Service directed to attention of Nicole Tolton at their Phoenix P.O. Box and, mark your calendars, because written submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on the dot on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, while mailed contributions need a Friday, September 5 poststamp to secure their spot at the discussion table.
Every voice matters, and that's a creed DES stands by, meaning accommodations are on the table for individuals with disabilities who are looking to participate, including provisions like sign language interpretation, which can be arranged by reaching out to Nicole Tolton early enough for proper setup — keeping in mind we’re all running against the tick-tock of the clock. Nicole's contact details are a stone’s throw away, and requests for alternative formats of the document can be similarly addressed to ensure accessibility isn't just a buzzword but a real commitment.
