What’s Next for Abortion Advocates in Arizona: The Fight Is Far From Over
In November 2024, Arizona voters made a powerful statement by passing Prop 139, which enshrined the right to abortion until viability in the state constitution. It was a major victory […]
Zoning Reforms Can Mean More Homes, Lower Costs for Arizona
Despite the strong bipartisan action the Arizona Legislature took last year to allow more homebuilding, the state’s housing shortage — and high costs for renters and homebuyers — persists. The […]
Housing crisis isn’t about ‘those people’ — it’s about all of us
When you hear “affordable housing,” what comes to mind? For many Arizonans, the term conjures stereotypes of dilapidated complexes or government handouts. But let’s redefine it: Affordable housing is simply […]
To Lower Costs for Families and Businesses, We Must End Lawsuit Abuse
During my tenure at the Arizona legislature and my time as Speaker of the House, I saw firsthand how a thriving economy can provide opportunities for everyone, from our families […]
Sustainable Water Management is Crucial to Arizona’s Continued Growth
Don’t you just love this perfect 80 degree weather? We sure do. But then we heard about snow drought — the lack of snow in the mountains that feed the […]
Arizona leaders must choose – defend our state or surrender its future
Arizona was the 48th state to join the Union, forced to change its laws before being granted statehood. We fought for our sovereignty then. Are we prepared to fight for […]
In Their Words: Carl Kunasek
Carl Kunasek left a large mark on Arizona as a Republican member of the Arizona State House of Representatives from 1973-1982, the Arizona Senate from 1983-1988, and the Arizona Corporation […]
Doubling down on deputizing police is a bad idea
The recently proposed SB1164 seeks to expand Section 287 (g) of the 1996 Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Section 287 (g) allows state and local law enforcement agencies to form […]
Arizona positioned to lead the way in sages and scientific approach to mental health
Recently, the Arizona House Appropriations Committee approved HB2871 to spend up to $5 million for clinical research on an emerging plant medicine called ibogaine. The bill has the backing of […]
Arizona needs a retirement plan fix to staff correctional facilities
The last line of defense in our criminal justice system are the jails and prisons that house the scofflaws of our society. Working in a correctional environment is rewarding and […]
Clean energy freeze betrays veterans, kills jobs and undermines national security
As a veteran who has proudly served this nation, I cannot stand by while the Trump administration once again puts corporate polluters ahead of American workers, veterans, and our national […]
Democrats Must Counter Turning Point
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is a wildfire that Democrats must quell. Headquartered in Phoenix, TPUSA is no longer a fringe organization that can be dismissed. They have a massive presence, […]