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It’s time for Arizona to embrace the Clean Power Plan
While the final rule is not as rigid as opponents expected, they still claim that the plan requirements are too expensive and will harm Arizona’s economy. However, the EPA estimates for every dollar invested, roughly seven dollars’ worth of health benefits will be realized.
There is no justifiable reason to change the nation’s consumer protection bureau
The very idea of changing the structure of a government agency by adding another layer of red tape and expanding its makeup is both head-scratching and counterproductive. But that’s just what H.R. 1266 proposes for the Consumer Financial Protective Bureau (CFPB).
Amnesty International’s draft policy on ‘sex work’ violates human rights
The International Secretariat of Amnesty International passed a draft policy at their meeting on August 7 on “sex work” that would decriminalize all aspects of prostitution including buying, pimping, and brothel keeping while still allowing a state the power to regulate selling. The policy now goes to the board. That policy is a direct attack on women and would make a mockery of human rights.[...]
Dealer competition, not Tesla monopoly, benefits car buyers
What’s in 2.2 percent? As a percentage of total sales, it’s a number that represents the average pretax, net profit at U.S. franchised new-car dealerships, according to NADA Data 2014.
Strengthen Arizona’s economy by raising college attainment rates
Arizona has a remarkable opportunity to make significant economic gains by increasing its college attainment rate, and the need to do so is pressing.
In an era of climate change, Arizona needs the Clean Power Plan
Climate change is happening now. We are already experiencing more extreme weather, higher temperatures, drought, flooding, and rising sea levels across the United States.
Arizona’s lead educator has squandered her elected position
To say I am disappointed or embarrassed at Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction is an understatement.
CAP, partners and a wet spring stave off river shortage
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently released a report confirming that the U.S. Secretary of the Interior will not declare an anticipated shortage of water on the Colorado River in January, 2016.
Voters should have more information on Corp Comm races, not less
The Grand Canyon State’s business community has no better cheerleader than Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry CEO Glenn Hamer.
Rooftop solar is a prime example of free market development
I want to respond to APS CEO Don Brandt, and what he wrote in a recent opinion piece in another publication last week entitled “APS serves Arizona. Solar guys? Not so much.”
Arizona challenge: Which drought is it?
Recently we were asked to address the national gathering of agricultural media/journalists to answer the question: How is drought impacting Arizona’s cattle production?
Government agencies should stick to their core missions
There has been a disturbing trend lately of government officials – elected and appointed – straying so far beyond their agencies’ mandate that they’re encroaching on Arizonans’ constitutionally protected right to free speech.
