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vote, voters, elections, task force, Hobbs, Purcell
Apr 21, 2023

Arizona elections work, but they can be better

Arizona elections are free, fair, and secure — and that’s not a coincidence.

sustainability, Center for the Future of Arizona, environment
Apr 21, 2023

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.

church, sexual abuse, court, LDS church
Apr 17, 2023

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.

school choice, Hobbs, Ducey, Empowerment Scholarship Program, K-12, students
Apr 14, 2023

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.

charcuterie, legislation, Hobbs,
Apr 13, 2023

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.

cosmetology, Hobbs, Hendrix
Apr 12, 2023

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.

affordable housing, Goldwater Institute, zoning
Apr 10, 2023

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.

nurses, Medicare Advantage,
Apr 10, 2023

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.

solar energy, Arizona, Solar United Neighbors, Inflation Reduction Act
Apr 7, 2023

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.

wind, solar, Fennemore, Inflation Reduction Act, Hobbs, governor, clean energy,
Apr 7, 2023

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. 

zoning, Kaiser, Senate Commerce Committee, Senate, Glendale Mayor Brigette Peterson, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Glendale, Hernandez, legislation, Alston, Kern, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, Housing Trust Fund, Arizona Association of Realtors, Arizona Multihousing Association, Biden, Trump
Apr 6, 2023

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.

Apr 3, 2023

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.

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