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Commentary

May 3, 2024

Empowering families through school choice here and beyond

f legislation like this had been passed when I was choosing the right school for my younger children, my choices and my decision-making process would have been far simpler, and a significant weight would have been taken off my shoulders. I want that to be the case for all families who are in the same position that I once was in.

irrigation water on Gila River Indian Community
May 3, 2024

Massive water savings from modern building standards

Building-level approaches offer Phoenix residents enormous opportunity and flexibility to meet the challenges of water conservation head-on. They provide state and local policymakers with a ready-made toolkit to integrate lasting water conservation measures in new and existing communities. With so much riding on finding lasting solutions, we can’t afford to leave anything on the table. 

May 3, 2024

Maricopa County attorney makes property rights a priority

Ultimately, the strength of a society is measured by its respect for individual rights and the rule of law. By safeguarding private property rights and holding criminals accountable, Rachel Mitchell is not only protecting our homes and businesses but is also preserving the principles upon which our nation was founded. 

May 1, 2024

We will be remembered

Throughout the course of human history, there have been those identifiable inflection points within the human family that recalibrated the trajectory of the entire world. Certainly, America’s Declaration of Independence... […]

Apr 30, 2024

Arizona cities and towns: champions of affordable housing

Together, we can build a future where every Arizonan has access to safe, affordable, quality housing. Arizona cities and towns are committed to leading the way as champions of housing growth and affordability.

Apr 30, 2024

Senate should retain Arizona’s pro-life law. Here’s why.

Sometimes new isn’t better. That’s true here. While critics continue to smear Arizona’s pro-life law as a musty artifact, let’s remember they can only publish their half-truths and misimpressions thanks to another old law ratified in 1791—the First Amendment.

abortion, Supreme Court, judge
Apr 29, 2024

The truth about Arizona’s pro-life law and 2 Republicans attacking it

Rarely does one’s decision mean life or death for thousands. But those are the stakes as Sens. Shawnna Bolick and T.J. Shope, and their Senate colleagues deliberate. May they choose life.

Apr 29, 2024

Same stuff, different wrapper: tobacco is bad regardless of packaging

All forms of tobacco are bad, but you would not know it by some of the bills introduced in the Arizona Legislature this year.

DPS, traffic deaths, highways, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Montana, Rhode Island,
Apr 27, 2024

Protecting public safety amidst budget challenges: a call for prioritization 

Law enforcement was never meant to be an easy job. But public safety without the appropriate manpower and resources is simply impossible. 

Apr 26, 2024

A tale of 2 grocers: navigating the market landscape

Ultimately, the unfolding dynamics of the grocery market in Arizona underscore the need for vigilant oversight, balanced regulation, and proactive measures to promote fair competition and consumer welfare. As Aldi and Kroger chart their respective paths toward expansion, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive grocery ecosystem that benefits communities acros[...]

vaping, vapes, candy, desserts, children, FDA, House
Apr 26, 2024

Not all vapes are created equal, some are illegal

We, here in the United States, have a real opportunity to position ourselves as the global leaders in helping smokers quit cigarettes, and transition to less harmful alternatives. However, change must start at the top. That’s why we need the FDA to step up and enforce its policies on the books – which would eliminate the fruity-flavored vapes that entice children – and embrace legal vaping p[...]

Apr 26, 2024

Florida tomato growers could hike prices, reduce choice

Trade laws are meant to ensure a level playing field for U.S. growers, not erect barriers that consumers end up paying for. Consumers must assert their right to choose the food they put on their tables, rejecting attempts by obscure associations to protect underperforming businesses at their expense.

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