Senate bill limits choices, could upend drug benefits marketplace
Congress should seek to increase competition to lower the costs of prescription drugs, rather than stripping away plan sponsor and employer choice from their health care contracting decisions and handing that authority to the government. We can do better, and look forward to working with Arizona’s lawmakers to develop solutions that will preserve choices for plan sponsors and the individuals the[...]
Demonizing Bill Montgomery contrary to merit selection
Yes, Mr. Montgomery took a novel path to eventual consideration to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court. If selected, he would bring a different perspective developed by a unique life of public service. He represents the values engrained in military service. Similar to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who also served as an elected leader before moving to the judiciary, he understands the difficulties [...]
Reg flag gun laws leave innocent people vulnerable
Let us continue to defend ourselves without any type of government interference or violation of our God given rights.
Legislation introduced to stop annoying, dangerous robocalls
The House has done its part; now it is time for the Senate to pass the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act and get it the President’s desk for signature so it can become the law of the land. That way, we can put consumers back in charge of their phones, restore confidence back into the system, and stop those annoying robocalls.
Arizona senators have chance to hold Big Pharma accountable
There is unprecedented momentum to hold Big Pharma accountable and lower prescription drug prices for patients. Our lawmakers need to capitalize on this moment and complete their mission.
The Global Fragility Act of 2019 a path to better world order
Arizona Senator Martha McSally supported the bill as a Representative, voting yes on the Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018. As a former veteran and a fiscal conservative, McSally has firsthand experience of the human cost of global instability and an understanding of its disastrous impact on the national debt and the global economy.
Return to roots of equality would Make Arizona Great Again
It is way past time for Arizona to go back to its roots and support the equality of women. The delegation in Washington D.C. needs to sign on the Senate and House resolutions and the state Legislature needs to listen to the will of the people and ratify the ERA in 2020.
Protect Phoenix by saying ‘no’ to Props. 105, 106
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Bill Montgomery still not qualified for Arizona Supreme Court
Gov. Doug Ducey now faces a moment of truth that will have a major impact on his political legacy.
Construction liability bill was policymaking done right
Every legislative session, there are a handful of bills that don’t make headlines, but are every bit as important as those that do.
Online school allows family to focus on son’s health
My son Drew was just two years old when his doctors diagnosed him with a very rare form of cardiomyopathy. He was in desperate need of a heart transplant. You can imagine how scared we were, but we were fortunate to find a perfect matching heart for Drew. Eight years later, in spite of a few setbacks, he is doing incredibly well.
Historic Hometown Redevelopment Districts can boost rural economic growth
Boosting rural economic growth has been the holy grail of state economic development planning in Arizona, often with less-than-stellar results. However, based on lessons from other historic redevelopment in Arizona, the key is the historic buildings and infrastructure themselves.