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Through a privatized system of contractors, Arizona cares for about 35,000 individuals with severe developmental disabilities deemed by the state to be “at risk of institutionalization.” Instead, these individuals can receive services provided by direct service professionals employed by community providers, in their homes, other residential settings, day programs and work programs. These caregivers support people in a wide range of roles – skill training, companionship, assistance with medication and food, and personal care.

Over 40,000 children visited the once top rated Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum in Phoenix every year. Most were brought by teachers or Scout leaders to participate in structured earth science education programs. School buses arrived almost daily, and came from as far away as Yuma.

Letter to the Editor: Doctors offer further suggestions to prevent prescription drug abuse

Letter to the Editor: Poor People’s Campaign is still with us

Letter to the Editor: Solar industry’s growth is worth recognizing

At 23 years old, only 18 months out of college, and with hefty pile of student debt, you could say I’m living the typical “Millennial” experience. My work is important part of my life, as are my family and social circle. However, recently a new topic has started to brew toward the forefront of many of my thoughts and decisions – retirement security.

The Arizona Capitol Times recently aired the views of Mr. Robert Graham, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, concerning the fledgling effort by Arizona citizens to place an initiative on the 2016 ballot to reform our state’s election laws. Mr. ...

As a retired public school educator with more than 31 years devoted to serving thousands of Arizona’s students and their families, I am concerned that the public has been given some misinformation about public pensions.

The Arizona Historical Society, now a state agency, proudly boasts that it was founded in 1864. Unfortunately, the claim is not true.

In response to the July 17 article, “Administrative bloat? Republican lawmaker sets sights on school tax credit organizations,” we agree that Student Tuition Organizations have a responsibility to minimize administrative costs and dedicate more funds to the students we serve.