Arizona elections work, but they can be better
Arizona elections are free, fair, and secure — and that’s not a coincidence.
Voters agree sustainability is key to our future
As we celebrate Earth Month, Arizona enjoys — despite an era of perceived partisan division across the country — remarkable consensus about the need to prioritize the environment and create a sustainable future.
Court protects church that shielded abuser, who’s protecting children?
Justice for children is hard to find. The LDS church shielded a sexual abuser for a decade in Cochise County.
Arizona can still be the leader in school choice
Now is the time for Arizona, my home state, to continue its role as the leader in the movement to provide increased educational opportunities for its students.
Let home-based food businesses grow
The power of food to bring people together is something Arizona can use. HB2509, which has been approved by lawmakers and is now on Gov. Katie Hobbs' desk, can help.
Bill to lower cost, time needed to become cosmetologist shows good bipartisanship
HB2525, sponsored by Rep. Laurin Hendrix, R-Gilbert, and signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, creates an alternative pathway via apprenticeship programs, which provide a debt-free alternative to traditional beauty school by allowing students to learn on the job while earning a wage.
To solve AZ’s affordable housing crisis, start by getting government out of way
Arizona is facing a housing affordability crisis—and the blame lies largely on the shoulders of local elected officials.
AZ Nurses urge Biden to protect Medicare Advantage, reject cuts
The Arizona Nurses Association, as our state’s oldest and largest nursing organization, now feels compelled to speak out against a Biden administration proposal to cut billions of dollars from Medicare Advantage in the coming year.
Inflation Reduction Act investments paying off
Arizonans are enjoying our famously perfect spring weather, and new federal clean energy investments are already on their way to Arizona pockets.
Tax credits, incentives available to Arizona businesses
The Office of the Governor has not said when the Office of Resiliency will open, but if established in time, it may help even more Arizonans receive tax credits under the IRA.
Housing reform bipartisan across country, can be in Arizona
We are at a crossroads with our housing crisis in Arizona. We can either take action to mitigate the crisis or we can continue with status quo. For us, the answer is clear. This is not a question of politics or partisanship. This is about helping human beings achieve their dreams and improve their daily lives. It’s about fairness and acting with grace. We need reform – and we need it now.
When it’s working for students, let it work
At a time of urgent need for educational advancement, Arizona’s powerful student-based policies empower families and educators to take actions that create better futures for our children and for that state. We should follow their lead.