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Opinion

Jun 10, 2019

A thank you to Gov. Ducey, Legislature

On behalf of the members of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and its members I would like to extend our gratitude and thanks for the support of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and the Arizona Legislature in approving legislation enabling Arizona taxpayers to take deductions for donations to nonprofits even if they are not itemizing their returns.

Jun 10, 2019

Everyone should have a vote in the presidential preference election

In 2020, qualified independent voters who want to vote in the presidential preference election will be required to join a private organization, a “recognized party,” by February 19 to participate in the March 17 election. One-third of Arizona’s registered voters are independents. To be forced to join a party to vote for the president of all Americans violates the very idea of America. It is [...]

Jun 10, 2019

ESAs help families find best schools, education options

Education Savings Accounts can be essential to families finding the best educational paths for their children. Not everyone can afford a private school tuition, but thanks to Arizona law and ESAs anyone can.

Jun 7, 2019

The time has come for maternal mental health public policy

I didn’t realize it would be this hard. I walked onto the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, floor of the hospital and felt goosebumps start to rise on my arms.

Jun 5, 2019

Trump’s DNA testing program delivers results, proves critics wrong

DNA testing was used at the border for just a few days and it’s already proving to be one of our law enforcement officers’ most powerful weapons against child trafficking and the abuse of our immigration laws.

Jun 5, 2019

‘Medicare for All’ strips away health care freedom

Does Medicare for All provide free health care to illegal immigrants?

Jun 5, 2019

Lawmaker was wrong – everyone benefits with Medicare for All

In Republican Rep. Bob Thorpe's May 20, 2019, article, he stated "Medicare for all is actually quality health care for none." However, just the opposite is true.

Proposition 123, Ducey, Supreme Court, school trust fund, special election, Michael Pierce
Jun 5, 2019

Legislators once again missed opportunity to truly fund schools

Teachers are still leaving Arizona, classrooms are still overcrowded, and our students still need nearly $700 million in public education funding.

May 31, 2019

Delivering for Arizona’s students

In a session to be celebrated for many historic accomplishments, from passing the Drought Contingency Plan to securing raises for the men and women who put their lives on the line for us every day, one stands above the rest – Arizona’s continued growing investment in public education.

Virginia, Arizona, State Board for Community Colleges, Virginia Community College System, Pima Community College, Michigan, Tucson, Pepperdine University
May 31, 2019

State should do more to empower Native Americans with school choice

When eight Navajo families in Window Rock received a letter from the Arizona Department of Education last month, they were shocked by what was inside.

May 30, 2019

What policymakers need to know about plan to rein in Medicare drug costs

Across Arizona and across the country, much attention is being paid to prescription drug costs – and with good reason.

May 30, 2019

A STEM teacher’s knowledge of industry can inspire students

Teachers make the world go around.

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