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Commentary

Dec 8, 2016

State needs dental solutions other than a new layer of therapists

Accurate diagnosis is vital to properly treat an ailment. This is true for dentists and for legislators.

Dec 1, 2016

Corp Comm water and wastewater plan falls short

All eyes seem to be focused on the Corporation Commissioners and their supposed sell out to APS or its parent Pinnacle West. At the same time, taking a back seat with the media is another huge water/wastewater issue.

Dec 1, 2016

Court rulings show fate of state pensions likely in voters’ hands

Voters may be tasked with ultimately deciding the fate of state pensions after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled for a second time that provisions of a 2011 reform law passed by the Legislature are unconstitutional.

Nov 23, 2016

No matter how rough the seas, we will get through this

No matter how rough the seas, we will get through this

Nov 23, 2016

Up in smoke: Arizona voters make their voices heard on Prop. 205

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce applauds Arizona voters and the business community for making their voice heard and saying NO to Proposition 205—Arizona’s ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana.

Nov 23, 2016

Why aren’t Arizona’s Millennials signing up for the Affordable Care Act?

Why aren’t Arizona’s Millennials signing up for the Affordable Care Act? That’s what the Obama administration is wondering now that the open enrollment is underway in Arizona and across the nation. My generation is the key to the Affordable Care Act’s success, and yet so far we’ve steered clear for three straight years.

Nov 17, 2016

Arizonans will face higher electricity costs under clean power plan

If you spend more than 10 percent of your income on electricity, natural gas, and other household energy costs, then you are afflicted by energy poverty. It is a tragedy that forces some families to choose between keeping the lights on or putting food on the table, because they cannot afford both.

Nov 17, 2016

There are too many unnecessary obstacles to voting in Arizona

On Election Day two people close to me were disenfranchised even though they were registered to vote. Why? One is on probation and the other had moved and her voter registration hadn’t kept up with her address.

Nov 17, 2016

To report politics rather than to live it — experience all sides

Looking to the future, all I can say is this election is a great learning experience for not only me, but for America too. You have to look out for all outcomes, and not underestimate the underdog.

Nov 3, 2016

Survey suggests motorists in self-driving cars could be driven to distraction

Survey suggests motorists in self-driving cars could be driven to distraction

Oct 31, 2016

Arizona voting system is fair and secure – not rigged

For six years, I served as the Secretary of State here in Arizona, and oversaw 12 elections for federal, state and local races. I can tell you, unequivocally, without a doubt, that our electoral system is strong and that voting in Arizona remains free, fair, and secure.

Oct 27, 2016

Supreme Court won’t overturn Roe v. Wade no matter who’s elected president

The upcoming election is less about the presidential candidates themselves and more about the future of the Supreme Court and democratic (small “d”) principles.

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