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Affordable Care Act saved my son – Trump wants to put his life at risk
Voters in Arizona will have a clear choice this November: between Donald Trump, who is promising to jeopardize health care for millions of Americans, including my son Anthony, and President Biden, who is fighting every day to expand access to health care and bring down costs.
Michigan’s repeal of worker protections is a cautionary tale for Arizona
Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the nation. Many have worked hard to design state policy that attracts talent and investment, making it easier for Main Street to do business and create new employment opportunities for workers. Voters should protect workers’ choice this Fall and reject efforts to repeal our state’s right-to-work law.
My bill promotes transparency, fairness, and prompt payment for health care providers
HB2035 doesn't burden insurers with new costs; instead, it promotes transparency, fairness, and prompt payment—a reasonable expectation. It's time to ensure health care providers receive their due compensation promptly, safeguarding both the integrity of health care delivery and the welfare of patients.
GOP lawmakers pushing bad-faith, anti-transgender bill
Politicians have no place in our doctors’ offices. And continued attempts to roll back freedoms for transgender people, fueled by misinformation about the community and fear-mongering about our basic health care needs, are wildly out of step with the values of our state. If the Legislature is interested in the well-being of Arizonans, they should be working to expand access to health care and r[...]
Panic in the aisle, death in the street, prison in the wings
If you want to reduce crime further, then pay better wages, provide pensions and health coverage at work, create education and training, support families that need daycare, health care, and decent housing. These bills, when introduced in the legislature, fall into a black hole to be torn apart by the forces of gravity that are tearing our country apart for profit and ideology.
Embracing inclusivity: why hiring people developmental disabilities is beneficial for business
As the state adopts the many changes in DOL and DES mandates, now is the time to explore how this population may help your business. By recognizing the talents and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society and workforce for all. It’s time for businesses to seize the opportunity and unlock the potential of every individual, [...]
Career and technical education – a future with confidence
CTE programs prove that the American dream doesn’t solely need to revolve around a four-year, university degree. CTE programs create abundant pathways for students by bridging education and the workforce.
College-match savings program prevents, minimizes student debt
There is no easy cure for the college affordability and labor challenges facing our state. But Earn to Learn shows what’s possible when colleges and universities, philanthropic groups, private employers and – yes – students themselves all chip in.
Here’s how and why you should vote in the SRP board election
To meet the kinds of technological changes required by the Sierra Club candidates, SRP would have to make a rapid shift at great cost to the consumer. It is estimated that their proposed changes could triple their resource capacity needs. Because SRP is publicly owned, there are no investors to make up the cost of developing those new generation assets. It will come directly from the ratepayers vi[...]
No, the Saudis haven’t stopped pumping Arizona groundwater
The law has crippled groundwater regulation in most of the state and large farming operations have been exploiting it for decades. This includes American and foreign-owned companies. Even if the state can stop foreign companies from abusing Arizona’s lax water laws, American mega-dairies and large-scale alfalfa farms will continue to pump the state’s aquifer water at alarming rates.
Arizona lawmakers shouldn’t be making investment decisions
We cannot let politics jeopardize the financial security of current and future retirees. We must keep politics out of our pensions and retirement options and stay focused on savings, investment solutions, maximizing returns, and increasing investment choices for all Americans.
Solutions to Arizona’s housing shortage vary – no silver bullet
One silver-bullet bill to end our crisis isn’t likely on the horizon. Afterall, we are 270,000 housing units short of what’s needed, according to the Department of Housing. But piece by piece, thoughtful policy coupled with reduced regulations can entice new construction to house a surging number of people moving here.
