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HB2523 – Stop Undermining the Will of Arizona’s Voters
In my work since the minimum wage was passed I have heard from several working class individuals that employers are cutting benefits or keeping tips and justifying these actions by telling their employees that it is the only way they can pay the minimum wage. It seems to me that our legislature’s time would be better spent strengthening the Arizona Industrial Commission, which is in charge of in[...]
Trump’s choice for Interior Secretary is fox at hen house
We ask members of the Senate to carefully examine his record of long-standing energy industry ties and seriously consider whether David Bernhardt is at all capable of fulfilling Interior’s mission: to conserve and manage the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people.
SB1305 eliminates unfair advantage for peer-to-peer car rentals
As the president and CEO of the Arizona Tourism & Lodging Association, I want to ensure that we cultivate a business environment where all of our state’s leading industry partners have a fair opportunity to succeed, which is why I am supporting SB1305.
‘Co-pay accumulator’ means a dollar isn’t worth a dollar
Imagine this, you get a gift card from a family member and go to the mall to pick up a few things.
There is no Irony in The Equal Rights Amendment
Cathi Herrod, our modern day Phyllis Schlafly, is correct: public policy often sounds better in theory than it plays out in reality. Which is why it’s essential that we pass an Equal Rights Amendment. As Ms. Herrod points out, “who can disagree with equal rights for women? No one.” She lists numerous laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex. But as she points out, laws and polic[...]
HB 2721 gives voters in small towns a voice
I am proud to have worked with a number of concerned citizens in Carefree and have Rep. Jay Lawrence sponsor House Bill 2721 that would allow voters the right to set or revoke term limits for local elected officials.
After nearly a century, why are we still fighting for the ERA?
As Arizona moves closer to ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, those against women’s equality are trotting out those old desperate Phyllis Schlafly myths so I’d like to set the record... […]
The border crisis is more real than ever
“Fake crisis!” has been the liberal rallying cry every time President Trump, his Cabinet, and the law enforcement professionals who protect our border have brought up the urgent need to address the problem of illegal immigration.
Changes to criminal code must be intelligent, informed and incremental
Sentencing reform is complex and multi-layered. It must include all stakeholders in the process. Not everyone will get what they want. Not all wrongs will be righted.
What the Legislature gives, it can take away
Wherever you live, we in Arizona are asking for your help in our historic National Campaign to empower and protect all American women once and for all.
Why are legislators pushing billions of dollars in tax hikes despite record revenues?
An interesting paradox has developed at the Legislature this year. Even though state policymakers are sitting on record tax revenues and a robust Arizona economy, they seem more obsessed with tax increases than ever before.
Hurt feelings over herd immunity?
I read with great interest the opinion piece published on Monday from Sen. Paul Boyer in support of SB1115.
