Arizona court ruling on marijuana: A win for justice, but a risky message for drivers
I support the recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals, but I fear its unintended consequences. While the decision rightly acknowledges that THC can linger in the bloodstream long […]
AG’s ruling highlights need for affordable child care
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently acknowledged the real-world challenges faced by political candidates with families when she issued a legal opinion establishing child care as a permissible campaign expense. […]
Abortion amendment not needed for miscarriage treatment
Arizonans deserve to know the truth: miscarriage care is now and will remain available for women, regardless of what happens with Proposition 139. I know first-hand. Last year, my husband […]
The Hidden Power of the Arizona Corporation Commission: Why Your Vote Matters
There are a lot of really important issues on your ballot this fall. But it is not just the presidential candidates and the ballot propositions that you need to pay […]
Arizonans can act now and stop abortion bans from sending patient care backwards
As a pediatrician and family physician, we’ve gotten to know many patients of all ages, and cared for their individual medical circumstances, including pregnancies that are unique to each patient. […]
Charting a path forward on smoking harm reduction
Over the last several decades, Americans have been smoking less. In 1954, 45% of Americans reported smoking cigarettes at least once in the past week. Today, that figure is a […]
Safeguarding Our National Security with Practical PFAS Regulation
Our country has made major environmental progress under the Biden-Harris administration. This is especially true as it relates to addressing exposure to a set of chemicals known as PFAS. The […]
Arizona’s pro-abortion ballot measure goes too far
This November, Arizonans will have the opportunity to vote on whether to enact a state constitutional amendment that would create a fundamental right to abortion. Activists in favor of the […]
Rural water reform requires resources
To make progress in securing rural Arizona’s water future, Arizona must commit to protecting the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund. Failing to do so would be a costly mistake.
Arizona retired judges urge no vote on Prop 137
All of us who have signed this statement were appointed through merit selection and stood in retention elections. The current system works; it strikes the right balance between judicial independence and accountability.
Protect Medicare Advantage for seniors, including veterans
As the November elections approach, one issue that should be top of mind for Arizona lawmakers is seniors’ access to quality, affordable health care. For older Arizonans, this is not […]
Don’t let Governor Hobbs take away school choice!
With less than one in three fourth-grade Arizona students reading at grade level, now is not the time for Governor Katie Hobbs to play politics with children’s futures. Arizona now […]