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Politicians should stop invading our privacy and reject SB1394
The state of Arizona has already laid out a better path to decreasing the abortion rate – expansion of health care, and making excellent contraceptives available to more women. That is the patient-centered, evidence-based model we endorse, and one the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists would like to see duplicated in every state.
‘Lack of funding’ only answer as tragic school shootings mount
I can’t begin to imagine the horror and grief that a school, district or community must go through when one of these shootings takes places. But equally tragic will be the answer to the question of “Why was more not done to protect our children” and the only response was “A lack of funding.”
Bill will ‘rocket’ foster children toward family life
SB1452 serves the demands of justice because timeliness is everything. Just ask John who has been waiting 17 years for a family.
Time has come to save mentally ill inmates from solitary confinement
The time has long passed for this relic of Sheriff Arpaio’s regime to be closed down. Sheriff Penzone has shown he is willing to reform the jail to bring it in line with sound correctional practices, and to enhance public safety. The next step on this path is to shutter the SMU.
Building skilled workforce best way to drive an economy
Focus on those that create good jobs – the small and medium sized businesses that desperately need reliable, competent workers to help them meet the ever growing demands of their customers. Encourage them, support them, and they will create the good jobs we all want!
New and innovative ideas drive Arizona’s economic success
Arizona is a leader in welcoming new technologies and partnerships, while removing the barriers of government to drive Arizona’s economic success.
Arizona physicians work to keep residents and economy healthy
The AMA Economic Impact Study shows the tangible value physicians provide. We want to do all we can to encourage more physicians to come to Arizona so that we can keep our state’s health and economy strong.
Flow of water in desert brings life to Arizona’s economy
Water is life. Its management is a state trust responsibility. In Arizona’s arid environment, rivers, streams, and springs are vital to sustaining a diversity of plants and animals and are tied to the well-being of human communities and our state and local economies.
Taxpayers shouldn’t feel bubbly about taxing sugary beverages
Taxpayers across the nation have felt the draining effects more taxes have on their wallet and their community. Another tax is not the responsible nor reliable method to fund Arizona’s education system.
Time for Navajos to move on from coal to renewable energy
Renewable energy is an essential part of the solution for our Navajo economy and jobs after coal. I hope more will make the drive to the Phoenix with me next time we need to speak up at the ACC, including our Navajo elected officials.
A tax decrease beats a government-imposed wage increase
In my own business, I will be using my tax savings to hire more people, buy new equipment, and run more shifts. I care about my employees and I want the best for them.
Rebuilding infrastructure will require quicker access to minerals, metals
Smart infrastructure investment can reach across the mining, steelmaking, construction, and energy sectors, providing a win-win for Americans of all political stripes. It will be a big task, but one that we can achieve more easily and at far less cost if Washington ensures timely access to the nation’s mineral wealth.
