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Commentary March 6, 2024

An Easy Choice for Arizona’s Future – Why Debate a Clear Winner?

We must compete to bring businesses and jobs to the state to create more opportunity for the state’s residents, create a higher standard of living, grow demand for small and local businesses already here, and generally better the economic lives of the people of Arizona. We should not let politics hurt the economy of the state.

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Registration is open for the Best Place to Work in Law Firms

On behalf of our sister company, Best Companies Group, we are thrilled to announce that registration for the Best Place to Work in Law Firms is now open.

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Commentary March 4, 2024

Legislature must prevent lack of transparency, overreach of licensing boards

When SB1233 comes up for a vote on the Senate Floor I will proudly cast a vote in favor and I suspect I will have members from both sides of the aisle aiding its passage.

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Navajo nation settles tribal rights for Colorado River

A Native American tribe with one of the largest outstanding claims to water in the Colorado River basin is closing in on a settlement with more than a dozen parties, putting it on a path to piping water to tens of thousands of tribal members in Arizona who still live without it.

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Commentary February 28, 2024

It’s time for a new direction in sexual offense policy

At a time when the American Law Institute, virtually all available research and a growing body of public and professional opinion reflects the reality that our current sexual offense policies do not work, it is important for Arizona to take a new direction.

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Commentary February 27, 2024

Psilocybin can break the cycle of ‘token’ mental health care

We have a right to medicines that are proven to improve these illnesses. Furthering that belief, we drafted SB1570, which allows the use of psilocybin in clinical settings under the supervision of medical professionals. We ask that you join us in changing this token system of care into one that provides real relief to those struggling with a mental health condition.

Commentary February 27, 2024

Arizona Legislators should seize an opportunity to transform state’s prisons

The Legislature is on the cusp of putting another feather in its cap of bipartisan criminal justice reform achievements. We should laud their progress and keep up the momentum of transformational change.

Commentary February 27, 2024

Criminalizing deepfakes will censor political speech

Serving a hard time for spoofing a politician is draconian. The Arizona legislature should have found a middle ground. Otherwise, this law restricts free expression. There is nothing more un-American than censoring criticism of politicians. The fear of emerging technologies is no excuse to trample free speech.

Commentary February 26, 2024

We must pass Defend the Guard Act into law

I have witnessed the same overwhelming support for this legislation from my own constituents, and every Senate Republican will tell you the same. I am determined to see SB1121 become law, for our federal government to rein in its endless wars abroad, and for Arizona to become the first state to defend the integrity of our National Guard.

Commentary February 26, 2024

Legislators must protect women in Arizona

As we recognize Cancer Prevention Month, it’s important that our lawmakers in Arizona realize they can act right now to protect women. You, too, can join the fight as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosts ‘Cancer Action Day’ on March 14 at the Arizona State Capitol. Cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across the state will meet with legislators and urg[...]

Commentary February 26, 2024

Reform water law to include the environment

Our current water laws and policies are unsustainable for the future. We see a small amount of potential progress, but most of the current legislative proposals further weaken water management. Much more needs to be done to achieve a sustainable water supply and to protect our rivers. Our economy, our well-being, and our wildlife depend on a healthy environment, which includes rivers and springs.

Commentary February 26, 2024

Mines exporting to China threaten Arizona’s water

The real issue isn’t foreign demands for commodities that use Arizona’s scarce water. It is that large multi-national companies are receiving special, subsidized treatment to extract scarce resources that could be better used by current and future Arizonans.

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Recent Articles from Gary Grado

An Easy Choice for Arizona’s Future – Why Debate a Clear Winner?

Registration is open for the Best Place to Work in Law Firms

Legislature must prevent lack of transparency, overreach of licensing boards

Navajo nation settles tribal rights for Colorado River

It’s time for a new direction in sexual offense policy

Psilocybin can break the cycle of ‘token’ mental health care

Arizona Legislators should seize an opportunity to transform state’s prisons

Criminalizing deepfakes will censor political speech

We must pass Defend the Guard Act into law

Legislators must protect women in Arizona

Reform water law to include the environment

Mines exporting to China threaten Arizona’s water

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