100-year assured water supply important to Coolidge
If you don’t know what a 100-year Assured Water Supply is, you should be paying more attention. No new subdivisions can be approved in Coolidge without first proving that water […]
Apprenticeships offer ‘hire’ education pathway
Last July, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded the East Valley Institute of Technology a $6 million grant to create a statewide hub for registered apprenticeships for high school students […]
State-provided continuous glucose monitors will improve education for diabetic students
The most amazing part of being a teacher is witnessing the look on a child’s face when they understand something they thought was too challenging for them. As educators, we […]
Arizona splitting the ticket: a candidate quality issue
I don’t blame GOP leadership for not spending a dime on Lake’s campaign because it would have been a losing bet. The 2024 election proves that she didn’t learn her lesson from 2022.
How an ‘ocean’ under Arizona and oil companies’ water could reduce our water crisis
In 2018, the United States Geological Survey reported it estimated there was 680,000,000 acre feet of brackish water under Arizona. That represents what Arizona uses in 100 years. This water […]
Voters sound alarm on rising energy costs
American voters soundly rejected Bidenflation at the ballot box. In an ABC exit poll, 67% of Americans said the economy is in “bad shape.” That shouldn’t be too surprising, though, […]
The way out of our hyperbolic election cycle
Since Donald Trump’s first election, American politics have shifted swiftly and disorientingly, amplifying divides and intensifying reactions to outcomes that, not so long ago, would have been met with acceptance […]
Renewed call for American universities to recognize advanced coursework in high school
Let’s be clear. No student should have to incur crushing debt to obtain a higher education. The harsh reality in the United States, however, is that students graduate with debt […]
Where ‘MAHA’ loses me – and should lose you too
President Donald Trump has reclaimed the presidency, in part due to the endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “Make America Healthy Again,” or MAHA, movement. Kennedy is reportedly […]
From Boots to Solar Energy: Arizona’s Bright Future with Veterans Job Recruiting, Training
There are many ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day outside of attending a parade or raising an American flag outside your home. While these gestures are appreciated, what veterans […]
The Marshall-Durbin credit card bill will hurt Native communities
As the Navajo Nation continues to struggle to bounce back after the pandemic, we are left with fewer options to get ahead. In Congress we are rarely considered to be […]
Phoenix City Council takes steps to increase traffic safety
As a 32-year personal injury attorney and safety advocate in Phoenix, I’ve seen far too many preventable tragedies on our city’s roads. That’s why I applaud last week’s unanimous decision […]