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Commentary

Mar 8, 2024

Arizona Aerospace’s promising future lies ahead

It’s taken many years of hard work to position Arizona among the industry’s top developers, and there is still so much more our state has to offer with new aerospace programs helping to build the next generation of aviation engineers. We can all take pride in looking up at the clear skies of our beautiful state and seeing a plane or helicopter that a neighbor helped to build. I look forward [...]

In this photo illusttration, a young man is studying in the classroom. (Deposit Photo)
Mar 8, 2024

The International Baccalaureate, ASU partner to provide career preparation for students

Partnerships which support college-credit transfer as well as university and career preparedness are undoubtedly the future of education. As coursework continues to evolve, the CP stands as a testament to the power of innovative education, and graduates are poised to become the leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers to shape the world tomorrow. 

Mar 6, 2024

Arizonans shouldn’t pay extra for government overreach

Conservatives have never allowed political ideology to raise taxes or prevent economic growth. We can’t afford to change that now.

a woman slips a ballot into a ballot box.
Mar 6, 2024

SRP to hold biggest little election in Arizona

About half of Arizona’s carbon emissions are attributable to utilities. Therefore, whether you care about the environment, air quality, public health, energy independence, or just want to save money on your bills, there is reason to participate in the upcoming SRP board election.

In this Aug. 15, 2019 file photo, marijuana grows at an indoor cannabis farm in Gardena, Calif.
Mar 6, 2024

Artificial Intelligence can transform, maximize cannabis industry

In 2012, the first states legalized recreational cannabis in America, which spurred a new race to capitalize on the economic opportunities to come. The legal cannabis community is only a little over a decade old, and leaders in our sector are constantly innovating to get their footing in our emerging markets.  

Mar 6, 2024

An Easy Choice for Arizona’s Future – Why Debate a Clear Winner?

We must compete to bring businesses and jobs to the state to create more opportunity for the state’s residents, create a higher standard of living, grow demand for small and local businesses already here, and generally better the economic lives of the people of Arizona. We should not let politics hurt the economy of the state.

legislation, child sex dollars, Senate, House, Nguyen, Bliss
Mar 4, 2024

Legislature must prevent lack of transparency, overreach of licensing boards

When SB1233 comes up for a vote on the Senate Floor I will proudly cast a vote in favor and I suspect I will have members from both sides of the aisle aiding its passage.

sex offenses, Sexual Offender Registry, justice, U.S. Supreme Court
Feb 28, 2024

It’s time for a new direction in sexual offense policy

At a time when the American Law Institute, virtually all available research and a growing body of public and professional opinion reflects the reality that our current sexual offense policies do not work, it is important for Arizona to take a new direction. 

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Feb 27, 2024

Psilocybin can break the cycle of ‘token’ mental health care

We have a right to medicines that are proven to improve these illnesses. Furthering that belief, we drafted SB1570, which allows the use of psilocybin in clinical settings under the supervision of medical professionals. We ask that you join us in changing this token system of care into one that provides real relief to those struggling with a mental health condition.   

Feb 27, 2024

Arizona Legislators should seize an opportunity to transform state’s prisons

The Legislature is on the cusp of putting another feather in its cap of bipartisan criminal justice reform achievements. We should laud their progress and keep up the momentum of transformational change. 

Feb 27, 2024

Criminalizing deepfakes will censor political speech

Serving a hard time for spoofing a politician is draconian. The Arizona legislature should have found a middle ground. Otherwise, this law restricts free expression. There is nothing more un-American than censoring criticism of politicians. The fear of emerging technologies is no excuse to trample free speech. 

Feb 26, 2024

We must pass Defend the Guard Act into law

I have witnessed the same overwhelming support for this legislation from my own constituents, and every Senate Republican will tell you the same. I am determined to see SB1121 become law, for our federal government to rein in its endless wars abroad, and for Arizona to become the first state to defend the integrity of our National Guard.

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