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Don’t abandon what works for Arizona’s students and workforce
When it comes to expanding opportunity for students, the path from potential to progress doesn’t happen by chance. It takes sustained commitment, coordinated efforts and wise public investment. For 25 […]
Summer is coming, time to build more solar
Summer is on its way in Arizona, and I’m already dreading it. As a veteran who grew up in Arizona and has spent time in Afghanistan, the Arabian Peninsula, and […]
Preserving health care in Arizona
By a one vote margin (215-214), on May 22, the MAGA Republicans in Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill that delivers to President Trump his most cherished prize: tax cuts […]
From kilns to Capitol Hill: A Phoenix artist’s mission to advocate for small business in Washington
When I walked into the Senate office buildings in Washington, D.C. last week, I was acutely aware of how far I was from the warmth of my studio and the […]
When will Arizona Republicans wake up to the threat of anti-vaccine misinformation?
A real question for Arizona Republican legislators and the constituents who support them: At what point does political convenience cross the line into public endangerment, and what are we going […]
‘Starter Homes’ bill threatens Arizona neighborhoods
This legislative session has seen several bills snake their way through the Arizona Legislature, threatening to exacerbate Arizona’s affordable housing crisis and damage neighborhoods like North Central Phoenix. Thankfully, many […]
Arizona students deserve Asia American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history
As longtime members of the Arizona Education Association (AEA) and active Arizona educators — with one of us teaching middle and high school social studies in Mesa for 30+ years […]
Is Arizona still open for business? Energy policy choices will shape the state’s economic future
Arizona has long prided itself on being a state where businesses can thrive. But lately, we’re seeing more uncertainty about investing here. Kore Power decided earlier this year to cancel […]
The next frontier of education reform – the supply side
Our traditional school system — built around fixed buildings, set schedules and standardized staffing structures — was designed for control and scale, not for flexibility or innovation. But those priorities […]
Fire marshal showdown exposes new threat to school choice
Teachers unions have a long history of attacking choice. They see anyone who breaks free from the public school system as a threat. But Denise Lever faced a new source […]
GED offers a second chance for Arizona’s non-graduates
Life doesn’t always stick to a script. For some, high school graduation isn’t an option. There can be many unexpected hardships that force teenagers to leave school without graduating, such […]
SB1500: Restoring dignity and lives after wrongful conviction
For 14 years, I have volunteered as a chaplain ministering to felons who have been incarcerated by the Arizona Justice System helping them to rebuild their lives. I’ve spent thousands […]
