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Lawmakers must tackle state’s woeful unemployment insurance benefits
Federal government assistance is buffering Arizonans from the impact of skyrocketing unemployment, but that help is time limited.
Students, teachers, families have shown flexibility, resilience
I’m not sure what the future holds for our students and our education system. But, I do know that we must remain passionately committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed. And, we must recognize and support our educators as they try to meet the varying needs of students and create equitable opportunities for all.
Sound fiscal practices in ’19 help Arizona weather ’20 storm
When Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey placed a priority on shoring up the state’s rainy day fund in 2019, he could not foresee the economic hurricane the state was headed for in 2020. Now, that fiscal prudence will help Arizona weather the crisis brought on by the COVID-19 virus.
Let’s support local airports
Dear Editor: While this global pandemic has already consumed many of our nation’s largest cities, as the May 4 guest commentary “Stepping out of the COVID19 lockdown in Arizona –... […]
Lawmakers still have time to show appreciation for teachers
Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and with many parents in Arizona and across the country trying to teach our kids at home, we’ve never appreciated our incredible professional educators... […]
Big tech finds solutions to protect people, keep economy alive
As someone with a background in technology and finance, it is great to see our country’s tech companies step up when we need them the most.
The coronavirus outbreak puts dialysis patients at risk
While most people with COVID-19 experience mild symptoms, dialysis patients like me who have a weakened immune system are more vulnerable to serious complications from the highly contagious virus. Now more than ever, immunocompromised patients with kidney disease must have coordinated medical care to ensure they are receiving the best health care possible from all of our medical providers.
Let’s let PSPRS wither away
The single best thing that could be done for Arizona cities when federal stimulus money arrives Governor Ducey, would be for the state to pay the next six months of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System, or PSPRS, payments for any city that requests it.
A prison sentence should not mean death by COVID-19
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel recently used her position of influence to attempt to distract from the truth of what is happening in our community.
Let’s stop distancing ourselves from root causes of systemic failure
This pandemic has the potential to further scar our most vulnerable and limit our students to even more narrow life paths. But the disparities the virus has more clearly revealed also create the opportunity for change.
It’s your turn to help Arizona
Every 10 years, everyone’s responsibility is to fill out the census survey. In March, you received an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. Your census ID was included in the letter.
Failure to end home equity theft will deepen virus crisis
With the economy teetering towards a deep recession in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states are taking proactive measures to help their citizens by easing property tax burdens and offering monetary relief.
