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Kelly’s visa bill gives Arizona a third option on immigration
Arizona is usually offered two choices on immigration: accept illegal migration or demand more enforcement.
The Salt River Horse Act meant protection — not population reduction
I am not an attorney, but I sure would like Arizona’s legal community to take a closer look at the Salt River Horse Act.
The health system Arizona’s working families can count on
I spent years in the Arizona Legislature fighting for the people who too often get left out of the conversation.
Arizona’s water law was built for abundance. Scarcity is exposing it.
Arizona’s next water fight is not simply about drought. It is about what happens when a legal system built for abundance is forced to govern scarcity.
Arizona missed an opportunity to take a leap forward on kids online safety
As an elementary school counselor, I have the opportunity every day to work with kids who are still learning about social interaction.
Two Arizonas: Subsidizing the wealthy while bureaucratizing hunger
When public policies reveal a double standard, it is rarely subtle. In Arizona today, two state decisions operating side by side present a stark moral and financial paradox: we have made it effortless for high-income families to access state subsidies for private education, while simultaneously constructing bureaucratic maze after maze that deprives low-income families of basic food assistance.
Move to modify energy production will benefit Navajo County
Arizona is on the rise. The Grand Canyon State is among the top 10 fastest-growing states in the nation. Our surging population contributes to rising energy demand. Fortunately, proactive planning […]
Arizona’s 911 funding model is due for a second look
Twenty cents. That's what Arizona asks each telephone line to contribute each month to help fund one of government's most essential public safety services.
Wild horse decisions should be led by science
Karen Schutte’s recent Arizona Capitol Times op-ed, “Arizona Should Not Manage Wild Horses by Straw Poll,” raises an important question that deserves serious consideration: How should public agencies establish population targets for free-roaming wildlife?
Arizona built the Fabs – now let’s build the supply chains
When Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act, it recognized a simple truth: the United States had become too dependent on overseas manufacturing for one of the world's most strategic technologies.
Let’s protect American breweries
For years, I’ve been fortunate enough to own and operate the Sunrise Market in Phoenix. As a store owner, I keep a close eye on what products my customers gravitate toward. When it comes to beer, Sunrise shoppers often tell me they love our selection of small, independent, American-made craft beers. These are our best sellers by a wide margin. That’s why I’m gravely concerned about the press[...]
Arizona should not manage wild horses by straw poll
Imagine if the Arizona Department of Transportation decided where to build a new highway based on a confidential straw poll instead of a traffic study.
