Recent Articles from Guest Opinion
The hypocrisy, unrealistic savings of school district consolidation
It is the Legislative season so once again a bill will be pushed for consolidation of public school districts in Arizona. This time it is Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, with HB2139, a bill that will mandate all elementary and union high school districts become unified by 2024.
It’s too bad charter reform will have to wait
Big things aren’t easily done at the Arizona Capitol.
State should loan Pinal County farmers funds until feds pitch in
Recognizing the immediate realities of a historic drought, the Legislature and governor acted responsibly this year to approve the Drought Contingency Plan. The DCP prepares Arizona for a drier future, but its implementation requires cooperation and sacrifice among many water users.
It’s time to change Arizona laws that favor child predators
If you want to get high regularly, what state do you move to? Colorado. If you want to sexually abuse children, what state do you move to? Arizona.
You’re alive because our ancestors trusted evidence
E pluribus unum. Out of many, one. Our de facto national motto calls upon all of us to work for the good of the whole.
Arizona legislators propose opening secure networks to hackers
Today I learned that the Arizona legislature is throwing a party for hackers.
Senate Bill 1456: Keeping what’s important in sight
When it comes to our children and their education, it’s important to keep these things top of mind:
What’s working in Arizona – Public Safety
Public safety is a core value of Arizonans.
Babysitters are paid more than what Arizona spends on students
That title is not a typo. In fact, we think it’s pretty embarrassing.
Fairness principle undergirds broad coalition behind SB1305
I recently read a piece from a brave soldier about Turo and other rental car providers. I salute Damon Crutcher and his ability to earn extra money while serving our country. But I need to set the record straight on a few things.
Anti-vaxx – or know the facts
Everyone wants a cure for autism, but scapegoating vaccines will not help families suffering from autism and hurts everyone equally.
Medical billing reform in Arizona pushed
Anyone dealing in the convoluted world of medical insurance billing knows how confusing and complicated even the simplest of procedures can be.