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Allister Adel serves at the pleasure of the voters: Respect that
The witch-hunt brewing over ousting the duly elected Maricopa County Attorney, Allister Adel, is troubling. Yes, she admitted to a struggle with substance abuse. Yes, she went to rehab. Yes,... […]
Let’s defuse schools’ ticking time bomb NOW
As legislators, we work hard every day to best represent our communities. We represent different parts of the state and come from different parties. While we may disagree on some... […]
What is propelling Valley rental rates? Demand!
The law of supply and demand is a basic principle of economics, seen in action daily at the grocery store and the gas pump. When demand rises and products grow... […]
Beware of campaign cash grabs
If you’ve got e-mail, chances are you’ve been asked to “chip in” to support candidates from school board to senator and to back nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. And... […]
Transportation for autism students shouldn’t be this hard
As Arizona’s first and only autism-focused public charter school, we’ve encountered many unnecessary and bureaucratic obstacles throughout the years that prevent students from receiving the service that best meet their... […]
To lower crime, get people working
Last year, the legislature passed a bill that rewards probation officers who help reduce crime in their communities. The bill, HB2707, gives probation departments part of the savings when fewer... […]
Why won’t the legislature regulate Airbnbs?
You’ve heard the stories or maybe lived the nightmare of having an Airbnb next door. Now, data shows 94% of Airbnbs or short-term rentals in Arizona are unlicensed and operating... […]
Arizona needs more doctors
Arizona is facing a critical physician shortage. In 2020, nearly 40% of residents lived in communities with healthcare shortages and our state ranks 44th out of 50 in the number... […]
School choice has made a difference for my family
When I was given the opportunity to share my story of how school choice programs such as ESAs and STOs have helped my family at this week’s National School Choice... […]
Companies sponsoring Olympics enable China’s atrocities
As China prepares to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, Beijing recently made a stunning announcement. Any athlete speaking out “against Chinese laws and regulations” will be subject to “punishment.” Beijing... […]
Business needs quick action on school funding
Just like businesses, schools must have a predictable budget as they plan their operations. Unfortunately, schools are at an immediate, grave risk of losing more than a billion dollars. This... […]
Let’s add more independents to the AIRC
Every ten years Arizona remaps its legislative and congressional districts, based on the latest census data. In 2011, many Republicans in Arizona were convinced that the Democrats had gamed the... […]
