Recent Articles from Gary Grado
Capitol Times to begin new feature to announce promotions, new hires
If you want to announce that new hire you’re excited about or tell everyone you’ve just promoted someone, or just recognize someone for something special, then let us know.
Timeless icons to join rising stars for Capitol Times honors
We have added Timeless Icons based upon feedback from many of you around recognizing individuals that our “Cap Under 40” honorees aspire to become in their respective careers.
Arizona defense coalition pitches Ukraine rebuilding and war effort
An Arizona defense coalition’s deal with Ukraine could bring in widespread benefits to the state.
‘Gatekeeper’ Rep. Griffin thwarts groundwater bills
Rural Arizonans are growing increasingly frustrated with Rep. Gail Griffin’s inaction on groundwater regulation.
Water cuts force Pinal County farmers to scale back
Farmers in Pinal County left swathes of land unplanted following Colorado River water cuts. Now yielding fewer crops, they’re forced to find alternative ways to survive, as agriculture faces a bleaker future.
Process starts for new era managing Colorado River
Stakeholders sharing the Colorado River have started sending their water policy wish lists to the Bureau of Reclamation as they negotiate new river use guidelines.
2023 Women Achievers of Arizona announced
The results are in, and we have the winners of the 2023 Women Achievers of Arizona, who were nominated by readers.
Sovereign citizens use “paper terrorism” to intimidate, harass Sedona public officials
There is a growing number of people in the U.S. whose distrust of government and other mainstream institutions has led them to embrace the conspiracy-laden, anti-government ideology of the sovereign citizen movement. That growth has become increasingly evident in Arizona.
Experts warn of radicalization pipeline as Sedona wellness communities, anti-government groups share space
By blending alternative wellness offerings with events more traditionally aligned with the far right, experts say such shared spaces have become a pathway to radicalization among populations already predisposed to conspiratorial thinking.
Sovereign citizens’ filings flood Pima County, parallel national resurgence of controversial movement
By filing specially formatted paperwork, sovereigns believe they can remove themselves from the system, and they’re increasingly choosing to start the process in Pima County.
Report: Charter school students gained over district peers
It’s clear from a growing body of research that charter schools across Arizona and nationwide are getting results and making a life-changing difference for students. And that is a back-to-school message we can all celebrate.
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