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Voters expect leadership for a new prosperity in Arizona
The inauguration of Governor Doug Ducey and our fellow Republicans to every statewide elected office, and to majorities in both legislative chambers, makes the case that Republican leadership and policymaking are what voters are looking for in both good times and bad.
A losing strategy: Arizona is not an ice cream shop
We know that Arizona’s budget is facing a $1 billion shortfall and the state has been court-ordered to pay $317 million to schools. We also know that while other states are rebounding from the recession, Arizona’s employment rate and economic recovery continue to lag behind others.
The New Reefer Madness: A very bad idea
Almost every argument in favor of legalization is, quite simply, wrong.
A civil liberties agenda for our new governor
On election night, just after being named the winner of Arizona’s hotly contested race for governor, Doug Ducey promised to “make Arizona a place of opportunity for all.” He reiterated that promise during his Jan. 5 inaugural address, saying every Arizonan must be “given a fair chance and even a second chance, no one forgotten, no one written off.”
Better than ‘not hot’: CAP points to 2014 successes
I can’t help but be optimistic about Arizona’s 52nd legislature. This may seem strange considering some are saying Center for Arizona Policy is “not hot” right now. This very paper recently wrote that CAP had a “terrible year” in 2014, which is news to me.
Kindergarten: A mandate we must support
As school superintendents we would never propose eliminating fifth grade to save money. Yet such a far-fetched policy would hold much more water than short-changing those students representing the greatest return for our education dollar: kindergartners.
Child Protective Services Needs More than a Name Change
What has changed? Through the eyes of a battered child, not much.
Lives depend on following No Burn Day rules
With the holidays approaching, it’s time again to remind Maricopa County residents and businesses to not burn wood or wax logs in fireplaces, chimneys and outdoor fire pits on designated No Burn days.
The truth about PSPRS investment performance
All too often, fiction and gossip move faster than truth and reason. As such, it is often stated by our detractors that our $8 billion portfolio is the state’s “worst-performing pension plan,” which gives the impression that our investment staff is incompetent and responsible for the trust’s sagging pension funding levels.
EPA should ditch proposed water rule modification
Water is a very precious and scarce resource in Arizona. We are fortunate to have innovative water management that has enabled Arizona to prosper while providing a quality water supply for industries, businesses, residents and visitors.
President’s immigration action creates uncertainty for employers
This week, Congress is poised to act on a broad appropriations measure to fund most federal government programs through the end of fiscal year 2015. Some Department of Homeland Security (DHS) measures, though, will only get funded to early 2015.
Governor-elect’s initiative is crucial to helping the less fortunate
“Serving Arizona.” That’s what Governor-elect Doug Ducey calls his initiative to encourage the importance of giving to others. As executive director of the largest St. Vincent de Paul in the country, we are thrilled that he has launched this initiative.
