Congress ignores need for affordable college loans
On Saturday, July 1st students and parents across the nation are going to be hit by a spike in interest rates on college loans. Congress has simply stood by and... […]
Homeowners will benefit from 3 new HOA laws
This has been a groundbreaking session for homeowner advocates with the Legislature passing three substantive HOA reform bills, all signed by Governor Napolitano. S1007 and S1008, sponsored by Sen. Jim... […]
Sen. Gould’s criticism of Mohave County officials ‘is off base’
Sen. Ron Gould’s personal attack letter in the Arizona Capitol Times against Pete Byers, chairman of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, and Public Information Officer Darryle Purcell is off... […]
Setting aside trust land for conservation hurts education
Shame on Republican leaders? Strange things going on in the state Capitol? You better believe it! Shame on Republican leaders for not meeting needs of children, others, June 2 issue... […]
Title IX changed lives of women, girls; should be celebrated
Thirty-four years ago, in a few but powerful 37 words, Title IX changed the face of education for girls and women in the United States. I join with the American... […]
Mohave County public information officer spends taxpayer money on attack of lawmaker, Legislature
Every time the subject of tax cuts comes up, the spenders in government strike up a chorus of their favorite tune, “Our budgets are already cut to the bone.” Real... […]
Veto of eminent domain bill helps Goliath, city hall take David’s property
When it comes to eminent domain, Governor Napolitano has decided to favor Goliath over David with her veto of H2675. Eminent domain is the power of government to take private... […]
Nothing wrong with proving citizenship to vote
I do not understand what the big problem is with showing the voter registration people proof that you are U.S. citizen and that you legally live in the state where... […]
Prop. 200 is not an ethnic or racial issue
Prop. 200 is not an ethnic or racial issue I was disappointed to read in the May 26 issue of Arizona Capitol Times that the League of Women Voters of... […]
Legislature is ignoring state’s top priorities – so far
As a former elected official from Gilbert, I am excited to see a new organization form to be a strong advocate for the majority of Arizonans who care about their... […]
Lubin’s leadership has placed Clean Elections on the map
The interview with the outgoing Clean Elections Institute Executive Director, illustrates that sometimes a little humility can be deceiving. [Up close with Barbara Lubin, advocate for publicly funded political campaigns,... […]
Lawmakers — no vacations, get to work
I am a kindergarten teacher in our state. It is June 6 and the Legislature has failed to produce a state budget. It is time to stop playing politics and... […]