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Commentary

Jan 11, 2025

Repeal of regressive rental tax could aid housing shortage

Now that the rental tax has been eliminated on long-term rentals, we hope to see an influx of rental units back into the market. This possible increase in supply would further assist the housing affordability issue we are facing in Arizona.

seriously mentally ill, Senate bill, SDM
Jan 11, 2025

Psychiatric bed shortage is a public health emergency

In 2024, the Arizona Mad Moms “took the Capitol by storm,” passing four new Arizona laws relating to Serious Mental Illness (SMI). In one year, we have grown from a […]

pollution, American Lung Association, soot, smog
Jan 9, 2025

Poll: Arizonans continue to support clean energy policies

Arizona voters across the political spectrum continue to view air pollution and climate change as serious threats to their health and well-being, and they want ...

Jan 9, 2025

Save your personal circle in 2025

Preparing for 2025 is challenging like no other year in my lifetime — and that’s almost 91 years. What to do?

Jan 8, 2025

New rule requiring rear passenger seatbelt warnings has no teeth

We must continue to advocate for comprehensive seatbelt use, support legislative measures that enforce this practice, and embrace technological advancements that promote safety.

Arizona Legislatures has seen high turnover
Jan 3, 2025

The danger of sunset reviews – ineffective during unified government

Without robust oversight, agencies can fail the very people they are meant to serve. Ensuring meaningful accountability should be a bipartisan priority, safeguarding the public interest no matter who holds power.

Jan 3, 2025

Supt. Horne supports Rodney Glassman for attorney general in 2026

Rodney Glassman will protect Arizonans, support law enforcement, and defend our laws.

Dec 31, 2024

Online education breaks barriers and transforms access

Embracing digital innovation in education doesn’t just keep schools relevant. It creates new pathways for all students to access high quality education.

Dec 31, 2024

Arizona is making a clean sweep in energy innovation, thanks to IRA

As Arizona continues to reap the benefits of this transformative legislation, we’ll continue to strive to make sure all Arizonans understand the role the IRA plays in advancing economic growth, energy independence and environmental resilience.

Dec 30, 2024

Formula Rate Plan means transparency, affordability, predictability

Earlier in December, the Arizona Corporation Commission took action to modernize how utility rates are set by adopting Formula Rate Plans (FRPs). This marks a significant step forward in tackling […]

Dec 30, 2024

Prioritize senior issues, including Medicare Advantage

By 2050, an estimated 26% of Arizonans will be aged 65 and older  — a sharp rise from just 18% of our population today. Our growing older community signals that senior issues are not just a concern of the future but rather the priorities of today. 

Dec 30, 2024

This bill will give ROTC cadets financial breathing room

Given Arizona’s status as the home state of revered military heroes and veterans like Barry Goldwater, John McCain, and Pat Tillman, Arizona lawmakers would be well-placed to support the state’s young officer candidates and provide a reasonable measure of financial flexibility to our country’s future military leaders.

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