Prop. 101 protects against burdensome property tax hikes
Proposition 101, the 2006 Taxpayer Protection Act, is good public policy that will protect many Arizonans from the threat of burdensome property tax increases and will restore the original intent... […]
Prop. 204 story brings ‘shame’ on Capitol Times
Shame on the Arizona Capitol Times for printing an article filled with inferences about nefarious behavior being attributed to the supporters of Prop. 204 (“ Dirty campaign muddies hog farm... […]
Those backing Prop. 204 include long list of ‘radicals’
We know who vandalized the factory farmers’ office! Maybe it was that lawless “radical” Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a Prop. 204 supporter. Actually, we think it was a member... […]
Neglect of Arizona schools must stop with this election
Ever wondered why the Arizona Republican Party forks out so much money for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction? What could public instruction for all our children possibly have... […]
Candidate: Private eyes not needed
I decided to run for the Arizona House because I feel strongly about improving our infrastructure, harnessing our explosive growth and building a sustainable future for our state. I am... […]
Don’t consolidate school districts, abolish them
The sad old song about school district consolidation is being sung again. The reason for doing so, an alleged increase in efficiency, is a good argument but the real reason... […]
Lawmakers have received 3 raises, not 2
I have two problems with your story on Prop. 302. Lawmakers seek 50% salary hike—again, Sept. 29 First, lawmakers don’t determine whether our salary hike should be on the ballot.... […]
Candidate calls on treasurer to resign
The repeated allegations of fraud and conflict of interest against the current state treasurer have hurt the office, our state, and are an embarrassment to all Arizonans. Treasurer’s board nixes... […]
Emerge trains, mentors potential candidates
Rep. Bob Stump’s recent letter quoted an Emerge Arizona graduate who was speaking about the priorities of the Republican-controlled Legislature. It appears Mr. Stump used this quote as a platform... […]
Prop. 106 will help schools; Prop. 105 just confuses the issue
I believe it is important to preserve resources for our children by supporting Prop. 106 in the November election. This measure will conserve and protect Arizona’s state trust land and... […]
Cuts in Medicare reimbursements affect physicians, patients
As an osteopathic physician, I am concerned about access to health care for my patients. In 2007, physicians will experience a 5.1 percent reduction in Medicare reimbursements, with additional cuts... […]
Democrat candidate says it’s time to work on ‘practical challenges’
Recently at a Capitol press conference, I was quoted as saying that the people of Arizona want policy makers to work on practical challenges, such as traffic. Emerge Arizona helps... […]