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Arizona’s energy reality is changing. The SRP election will shape what comes next.
Arizona’s electricity system is entering a period of rapid change, and the decisions made in the next few years will determine whether the state can maintain affordable, reliable power while […]
HB 2375 is a step forward for housing fairness and is just common sense
In the spirit of building consensus, as my mother always taught me, it’s essential to approach discussions with an assumption of good intentions. Unfortunately, some have resorted to characterizing our […]
HB 2375 preserves our historic districts, and that’s a good thing.
Imagine my surprise upon reading Anna Hernandez’ guest commentary about my neighborhood, with my street sign prominent in the photo. Little did I know that those of us who live […]
Sunshine Week highlights the daily fight for government transparency
#SunshineWeek is a reminder of something we in statehouse journalism already know: transparency isn’t a slogan — it’s a daily fight. Open records laws, public meetings and access to information […]
It’s time to rein in out-of-network billing abuse
As a physician and part-time Scottsdale resident, I’ve watched Arizona’s health care costs climb with growing alarm. When I see health insurance premiums for Arizona families jump 29% in a […]
Don’t gut Arizona’s middle housing law
Arizona’s middle housing law took effect on Jan. 1, 2026, requiring large cities to legalize duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and townhomes within one mile of their downtown cores. Its goal was […]
HB2375 is a step backward for housing fairness and just plain wrong
Arizona is facing a housing crisis. Working families can no longer afford to live in Phoenix. This crisis has been made worse by a shortage of available housing opportunities. In […]
Debunking the myths around short-term rentals in Sedona
I moved to Sedona in 1990 when I was only 14-years-old with my parents. I have been lucky enough to grow up here, make friends and continue my life here. […]
A $1.1T problem: Why career infrastructure investment is the key to solving our talent crisis
Every year, Arizona watches billions of dollars slip through the cracks. The problem is a fundamental disconnect between postsecondary education and students’ transition into the workforce. Nationally, that gap costs […]
Shift happens: When Colorado River cuts hit home
This is no longer someone else’s problem. If Arizona loses a significant share of its Colorado River supply, you won’t feel it standing on the shore of Lake Mead. You’ll […]
Arizona should support local businesses in state contracting
Across Arizona, small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Locally owned companies create jobs, serve families and reinvest in the communities where we live and work. Arizona is home […]
Who pays for Arizona’s AI power boom?
In the Wild West that is the AI power boom, Arizona is attracting massive data centers, requiring as much as one gigawatt of power. The rush to attract these facilities […]
