January – Transportation
Planning for Arizona’s 280-mile section of I-11 rolls along
Loop 303 opens a new gateway to the West Valley
Car registration fee boost proposed to end raid on road cash
Transportation is the foundation of a strong economy
February – Economy
Arizona looks for uptick in manufacturing jobs
Construction industry relies on training programs, ex-prisoners to fill jobs
Building skilled workforce best way to drive an economy
New and innovative ideas drive Arizona’s economic success
Arizona physicians work to keep residents and economy healthy
Flow of water in desert brings life to Arizona’s economy
May – Education
State’s largest trade schools to get additional funds in FY 2019
Lawmakers boost funding for state schools for deaf and blind
State budget allocates $1 million for K-12 coding initiative
Non-profit opens charter schools to serve poorest students
20% teacher pay raise made to be permanent
May – Higher Education
ASU/UofA rivalry enlivens downtown Phoenix, boosts development
Political operatives learned the ropes as student regents
A quality higher education stands the test of time
Honors seminar allows students to ponder ‘great force of history’
October – Water
Water board election a dry topic for most voters
Rusty Bowers pitches for prayer or politics to fill the watershed
CAP celebrates 50 years since landmark legislation
Drought’s cost: Less water in Lake Mead, higher rates for consumers
Arizona maintains remote ‘catchments’ for thirsty wildlife
Water wars an issue in Arizona’s Senate race
Water plan makes shortfalls less painful, but doesn’t abolish them
Drought plan must preserve Arizona’s long-term water management
Changes in law and policy are needed to sustain all Arizona waterways