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Why this Democratic senator fears Donald Trump can win
In essence, Donald Trump wants to know if “We the People” will consider being his business partners. My answer is “of course not,” but our answer may be different.
America desperately needs Donald Trump’s can-do spirit
I’m supporting Donald Trump for president not because he’s constructed the most extraordinary buildings, but because he’s shown the courage to stand with, and speak for, those Americans most forgotten by Washington and the political establishment.
Reduction in Adult Protective Services backlog means longer HCBS waitlists
And while we cite the good that has resulted in the drop in APS caseload, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) on the other hand continues to experience an ever-increasing caseload of vulnerable older adults who desperately need help. These individuals are being waitlisted. Some have to wait nearly a year to receive any assistance depending on the type of service they need.
Arizona utilities trying to dramatically change, increase charges
Arizona’s largest utility companies, including Tucson Electric Power and Arizona Public Service, are trying to dramatically change how they charge small business and residential customers for electricity.
7 percent increase needed for developmentally disabled program
Through a privatized system of contractors, Arizona cares for about 35,000 individuals with severe developmental disabilities deemed by the state to be “at risk of institutionalization.” Instead, these individuals can receive services provided by direct service professionals employed by community providers, in their homes, other residential settings, day programs and work programs. These careg[...]
Demand-based rate strategy makes sense
Media coverage of the electricity rate case filed by UniSource Energy Services (UES) has promoted dire predictions from California-based rooftop solar leasing companies that oppose the proposal. We encourage every utility customer to consider the facts of the UES case.
Technical education vital to keeping Arizona, nation’s economy running
With career technical education in the spotlight at the state Legislature during the past few weeks, it is a perfect time to share some hard-hitting but perhaps little-known, statistics.
Can Arizona afford to lose $100 million a year?
Recent legislative action backed by fantasy sports interests signals an alarming trend toward undermining the state’s compacts with tribal nations.
American Southwest can become world’s fifth largest economic engine
During the past year the trend for a new Arizona-Sonora partnership has been set in motion by many players on both sides of the border including state and local governments, the private sector, academics, interests groups and advocates.
New Corporation Commissioner Tobin will take to the road
If you’re not sure what the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is or does, don’t feel bad; you’re in good company. I’ve traveled all across this state as a former speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives and as the director of the departments of Weights and Measures, Insurance, and Financial Institutions.
Adult Protective Services cuts backlog by 75 percent
In response to the Feb. 15 article “From X-rays to highways, backlogs affect several state agencies,” I would like to provide additional information regarding Adult Protective Services (APS).
Closing Guantanamo just makes sense
The Guantanamo detention facility costs $450,000,000 a year to operate. If we close Guantanamo and bring those few detainees stateside to a maximum security facility, we can probably save around $85 million a year.
