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Senate should retain Arizona’s pro-life law. Here’s why.
Sometimes new isn’t better. That’s true here. While critics continue to smear Arizona’s pro-life law as a musty artifact, let’s remember they can only publish their half-truths and misimpressions thanks to another old law ratified in 1791—the First Amendment.
The truth about Arizona’s pro-life law and 2 Republicans attacking it
Rarely does one’s decision mean life or death for thousands. But those are the stakes as Sens. Shawnna Bolick and T.J. Shope, and their Senate colleagues deliberate. May they choose life.
Same stuff, different wrapper: tobacco is bad regardless of packaging
All forms of tobacco are bad, but you would not know it by some of the bills introduced in the Arizona Legislature this year.
Protecting public safety amidst budget challenges: a call for prioritization
Law enforcement was never meant to be an easy job. But public safety without the appropriate manpower and resources is simply impossible.
A tale of 2 grocers: navigating the market landscape
Ultimately, the unfolding dynamics of the grocery market in Arizona underscore the need for vigilant oversight, balanced regulation, and proactive measures to promote fair competition and consumer welfare. As Aldi and Kroger chart their respective paths toward expansion, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive grocery ecosystem that benefits communities acros[...]
Not all vapes are created equal, some are illegal
We, here in the United States, have a real opportunity to position ourselves as the global leaders in helping smokers quit cigarettes, and transition to less harmful alternatives. However, change must start at the top. That’s why we need the FDA to step up and enforce its policies on the books – which would eliminate the fruity-flavored vapes that entice children – and embrace legal vaping p[...]
Florida tomato growers could hike prices, reduce choice
Trade laws are meant to ensure a level playing field for U.S. growers, not erect barriers that consumers end up paying for. Consumers must assert their right to choose the food they put on their tables, rejecting attempts by obscure associations to protect underperforming businesses at their expense.
Remove barriers to getting diabetes technologies
Twenty-five years into the use and development of diabetes maintenance with CGMs, proven to decrease overall costs and increase standard of living, it is time for these barriers to be removed. Implementing AHCCCS rules that allow individuals, adults and children alike, to receive actual 21st century heath care through the provision of CGMs would increase the health of Arizonans and be fiscally res[...]
Unlocking Arizona’s Housing Potential: The Case for Casitas
While SB1415 may not be a panacea for all housing challenges, it represents a significant step forward in diversifying housing options and increasing availability across the state. By embracing ADUs and implementing sensible regulations, Arizona can harness the full potential of these auxiliary units to tackle the pressing issue of housing affordability.
DCS is on probation; here’s how to fix it
The Arizona Legislature has, in effect, put the Department of Child Safety on probation, allowing it to continue to function for another four years instead of the customary eight The decision is a healthy recognition that DCS, both in its current form and when it was a division of the Department of Economic Security, often does enormous harm to the children it is meant to help.
UniSource seeks efficient, transparent process for project
Given the abundance of public engagement and review that will occur if we decide to proceed, a request that could result in a more efficient, less costly development process seems well warranted in the face of our customers’ need for new energy resources.
Rename utility commission Rate Hikes ‘R’ Us
Under its current composition, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) has never met a utility rate hike it doesn’t like. Its recent decision to grant Arizona Public Service (APS) a 14.56% rate hike was just the latest in a flurry of hikes rubberstamped by the commission.
