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public health, Maricopa County, Covid, RSV, flu
Nov 3, 2023

Maricopa County tackling 3 major health issues

One of public health’s primary jobs is to identify the biggest health issues faced by residents and develop strategies to educate and prevent those issues from causing harm. We take a different view than health care.

Wolf, Pinal County assessor, Barry Goldwater Jr., Johnson, House speaker, Republicans
Nov 3, 2023

Barry Goldwater Jr. whitewashes the past 

In response to the opinion piece by Barry Goldwater Jr. and with all due respect, his arguments contradict themselves.  

Creighton University, healthcare workers, Catholic, RSV, flu, Covid
Nov 3, 2023

Creighton University addresses health care staffing shortage 

Over the next 10 years, Creighton University expects to help fill more than 23,000 jobs and add an estimated $3.6 billion in economic output to Arizona; yet this will not be enough.

SUSD, budget override, election, ballots
Nov 2, 2023

Curious about how an all-mail election works? You’re not alone! 

Especially with the upcoming Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) budget override vote next week, it's essential to know what's what to be sure we renew vital funding to our public schools. 

ESA, tuition, costs, Horne, Lewis
Oct 27, 2023

Latest ESA data strengthens my support for ESAs

ESA opponents can’t get enough of sharing ABC 15’s recent “investigative” report. I couldn’t understand what they were so excited about because the report actually pointed out the program’s success.

dentists, oral health, Delta Dental of Arizona, holistic wellness
Oct 27, 2023

Oral health can provide path to better health and wellness

Arizonans are becoming more aware of the vital link between oral health and overall well-being. This understanding about holistic wellness is influencing at-home oral health care and increasing routine, preventive visits to dentists.

EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, suicide prevention
Oct 27, 2023

Saving our lifesavers: preventing suicide among EMS providers

According to a study conducted by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix researchers, Arizona EMTs, paramedics and firefighters’ “risk for suicide is 39 percent higher than the general public.” On average, that is nine paramedic, EMT and firefighter suicides per year, likely caused by work stress, exposure to trauma and not wanting to ask for help

Phoenix police, deadly force,
Oct 27, 2023

Phoenix really needs federal monitoring of police 

For over 40 years, citizens in Phoenix have tried to bring accountability and transparency to the Phoenix Police Department. They have failed.   

cybersecurity, AI, Arizona Technology Council, SciTech Institute, Greater Phoenix Chamber,
Oct 26, 2023

Cybersecurity issues businesses need to consider 

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a period dedicated to both government and businesses taking a closer look at cyber threats on a national and global scale while also empowering the public to reduce their own risk through education and resources.  

prescription drug costs, Black Chamber of Arizona, small businesses, legislature
Oct 26, 2023

Real savings on life-saving medications coming soon 

I spend roughly over $400 per month out of pocket on my prescription drugs, which are critical to my health. I am a retired school bus driver living with type 2 diabetes, and these medications cost almost half of my retirement pay. I am a Medicare recipient and while I am very happy with my health plan, allotting thousands of dollars every year to life-saving medications feels burdensome and frank[...]

mining, Biden Administration, miners, China, Nevada, Arizona
Oct 24, 2023

The Biden mining policy trainwreck 

There is an alarming disconnect between the Biden administration’s rhetoric on America’s minerals challenge and the policy needed to address it. The mismatch between soaring mineral demand and our unsustainable reliance on overseas suppliers—notably China—is a clear danger in need of urgent action. 

Powell, Trump, Giuliani
Oct 20, 2023

Sidney Powell’s guilty plea and the case for the rule of law

I earned my law degree driven by a passion for the subject, not with the intention of practicing in the courtroom. I regret not being present this week to witness the unfolding trial of Sidney Powell.

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