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How short-term rentals ruin everything
Arizona’s current policy of prohibiting regulations for STRs and “anything goes” is ruining neighborhoods, housing, jobs and taxes for residents. STRs can be a benefit to hosts, guests and the community, but it requires a thoughtful, comprehensive, enforceable framework to make it work for everyone.
In Rep. Gallego, a pragmatic climate champion
I'm proud to serve my community alongside Rep. Gallego as he tackles the short-term economic crisis of inflation while never losing sight of what is most important: our future.
Let’s modernize education spending limits
The future Arizona workforce will be educated in our neighborhood classrooms, fostered by our community colleges and higher education partners, and trained by technical experts at our CTED campuses. As business and community leaders, we are calling on the Legislature and governor to modernize the outdated education expenditure limits and invest in programs that will provide the skilled workforce t[...]
Arizona fire district in crisis, need our help
In this time of crisis, I hope that our Legislature acts the same way first responders do when they face an emergency. Rather than shy away, let’s move toward the crisis, doing everything in our power to help those in need.
Gas generation will keep the lights on
As a former Mayor of Chandler and a commissioner of the Arizona Corporation Commission, I know first-hand the importance of reliable and affordable power and I am becoming increasingly concerned that Arizona will not have reliable electricity in the near future.
Protect prescription drug affordability for AZ families
As working families and businesses across Arizona already struggle with record inflation and the ongoing economic recovery, it is more important than ever that lawmakers protect patients from higher drug costs.
Arts commission asks for modest $5M appropriation
We know that the recognition of this value is the reason the Legislature and Governor just reauthorized the Commission on the Arts. And we are just as certain that they will recognize the tremendous return on this investment when they approve a $5 million ongoing appropriation in the budget being adopted soon.
Arizona passes policies Congress should mimic
It’s clear the current tax-and-spend agenda coming out of Washington isn’t working. Federal lawmakers should avoid doubling down and instead look to Arizona for inspiration. Slowing down the money printing press and voting to make the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent before it expires would be two big steps forward.
The real cost of environmental lawsuits
The irony of it is that none of these actions negate the need for mined materials. It just shifts the source to somewhere else. Depending on where it comes from, that can come with questions about environmental impacts and human rights. And even when it doesn’t, offshoring means shipping long distances and that comes with an impact.
Congress can’t let drug firms price-gouge
Looking back on my life, it’s hard to believe I’d experience a period of homelessness and later live paycheck to paycheck due to medical conditions out of my control. But the reality in America is that we are all one diagnosis away from financial ruin.
Utilities win passage of anti-competition bill
Even if the utilities are slow to adopt clean energy, consumers have new options to decarbonize the grid and decrease their dependence on the monopolies. The most recent data vividly paints this picture.
AZ taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief
This would be a win for Arizona taxpayers and small businesses under any circumstance, never mind during this period of unprecedented inflation. This decision provides relief for every Arizonan who finds themselves spending more than ever before to fill up their cars, put food on the table, and shelter and clothe their families – and yes, that’s every Arizonan.
