A cap on credit card interest could cut off lifelines for Black entrepreneurs
At Greater Phoenix Urban League, we support minorities striving to achieve economic independence. Every day, we work with individuals across Arizona who are navigating an increasingly difficult economic landscape, one […]
Protecting our families means saying no to more methane gas
Arizona’s rapid growth brings with it a rising demand for energy and a pivotal opportunity. We can meet our energy needs by expanding renewable power and investing in energy efficiency […]
Trump 2.0 era brings pro-business, anti-DEI shift for employers
As Trump 2.0 settles in, business leaders are seeing a rapid recalibration of federal labor and employment priorities. With the White House expected to revive many of its earlier pro-business […]
A new legal responsibility for dog owners
When a dog bites someone, chaos often follows. At that moment, some owners panic and bolt, leaving the victim unable to identify the dog or confirm vaccinations. Under Arizona’s new […]
Thousands of potential homes exist in downtown Phoenix
Converting office buildings into apartments sounds like an appealing way to address Phoenix’s housing shortage and downtown office glut simultaneously. It’s terrific when these conversions happen, but it’s time to […]
Opening up Arizona’s small business retirement options
In my time as state representative, I realized the importance of our local businesses and the vital role they play in making our community what it is today. That is […]
Arizona families squeezed as drug costs rise
Arizona families are getting squeezed by the rising cost of prescription drugs, which have increased three times faster than the rate of inflation during my lifetime. The impact is especially […]
Arizona’s deadly freedom – the case for motorcycle helmet laws
Arizona is known for its wide-open roads, sunny skies, mountain views, and spirit of adventure, freedom, and independence. This independence can come with greatness, but it can also come at […]
Manufactured outrage: The woke mob’s latest assault on American enterprise
In the aftermath of the sweltering heat of Arizona’s summer, where the mercury danced perilously above 110 degrees more often than not, one might expect a chorus of reason from […]
Arizona lawmakers can help celebrate National Pharmacist Month by letting them serve their communities
October is National Pharmacist Month — a time dedicated to recognizing and thanking pharmacists for the contributions they make in health care. As Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Pharmacy […]
Medicare Advantage: A smarter path to better care
I’ve spent years as a nurse practitioner working alongside patients and families as they navigated the health care system. Later, as governmental affairs officer for the Arizona Nurses Association, I […]
Parents want a comprehensive approach to youth mental health
As parents, we can disagree on a lot of things — bedtimes, when to give our kids their first phone, and how much to intervene in their social lives. But […]


















