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Local water issue deserves attention
There has been a significant amount of media attention regarding the challenges facing the Colorado River. Rightfully so, given the importance of this water supply to Arizona’s cities and Tribal […]
Powering progress: Why protecting utility workers is a win for Arizona
In Arizona, keeping the lights on is about more than just business. It is a matter of life and safety when summer temperatures soar past 110 degrees. That’s why it’s […]
Courts are no substitute for water-pumping markets
A Maricopa County court recently denied Fondomonte’s request to delay Attorney General Kris Mayes’ groundwater lawsuit, reigniting statewide debate over rural water extraction. The case focuses on whether Arizona’s public […]
Protecting Arizona’s families with 21st century policing tools
Across the state of Arizona, from the high country of the Rim to the bustling streets of our metropolitan hubs, the men and women of law enforcement share a singular […]
More needs to be done to protect Medicare Advantage for the future
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently delivered good news to seniors on the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, guaranteeing a 2.48% increase for the 2027 MA rate funding. This […]
Youth e-cigarette use is a problem – HB 4001 is not the solution
Arizonans can agree — e-cigarettes should not be in the hands of our youth. While researchers continue to study the long-term health impacts of these products, the truth is, children […]
Arizona has no budget, no negotiations and no time. Hobbs should come back to the table.
The Arizona Legislature just passed a budget that ensures that Medicaid enrollees actually qualify for Medicaid. It requires food stamp recipients to meet program rules. It cuts taxes for working […]
Home rule under pressure: Arizona’s rebalancing of state and local power
In Arizona, we still speak the language of local control. The state constitution permits cities to adopt charters, and “home rule” is often treated as a settled feature of our […]
‘Gas station heroin’ is putting Arizona families at risk — our laws haven’t kept up
Addiction specialists and pediatricians across Arizona are sounding the alarm about unregulated kratom products sold in convenience stores and gas stations. Scottsdale Recovery Center reports patients experiencing kratom dependence and […]
Our ballot referrals demand legislative accountability
Arizona voters elect state legislators to represent their voices, respect their time, spend their tax dollars responsibly and focus on what you really need. That’s why it’s frustrating to watch, […]
Give me liberty, or give me… a preventable outbreak
An effort to amend the Arizona Constitution (HCR 2056) with the “right to refuse medical mandates,” was introduced this legislative session but has since stalled. However, a related bill, HB […]
The high cost of Arizona’s energy cancel culture
As a lifelong conservative who has spent decades working on energy-related issues, including serving as a campaign surrogate on energy for John McCain’s 2008 presidential run, I recall that our […]
