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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
‘Medicare for All’ strips away health care freedom
Does Medicare for All provide free health care to illegal immigrants?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A STEM teacher’s knowledge of industry can inspire students
Teachers make the world go around.