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Article V convention not a solution for Washington spending woes
What the governor neither allows nor admits is the likelihood of economic chaos and material suffering such a move will cause – for Arizonans and for Americans from coast to coast.
When it comes to trade, think chips and guacamole
While I’m enjoying the drink (responsibly, of course), nothing is better than chips and guacamole. The ingredients are likely from both sides of the border. The avocados probably come from Mexico, the onions from the US, and the tomatoes are a jump ball.
Angel Investment Tax Credit: Too much of a good thing isn’t nearly enough
Although there’s debate over whether one can truly indulge in “too much of a good thing,” the stats revealing the undeniable success of Arizona’s Angel Investment Tax Credit show that investors and Arizona start-up companies haven’t had nearly enough of this pro-business, economy boosting program.
Ambiguity, confusion will reign if others assume mantle of authority over water issues from ADWR
What might seem to be an obscure lawsuit in federal court has potentially damaging consequences for water management in Arizona. The case involves the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, which... […]
The Growing Gap in Oral Healthcare for Arizona’s Hispanic Children
As the national debate over healthcare grows and our country grapples with changes to the Affordable Care Act, let us not lose sight of our state’s specific challenges in providing care for the most vulnerable among us.
Commissioners should say no to proposed APS bill increases
In the last year, three electric utilities have already stepped up to the plate seeking a rate increase from the Arizona Corporation Commission. Fortunately, two have struck out.
Hospitals and doctors stick Arizona patients with unexpected costs
Currently many Arizona residents with medical coverage are hit with unexpected bills following discharge from a hospital, despite their best efforts to select a hospital and doctor in their health plan’s network prior to scheduling a hospital admission.
Full Day Kindergarten: Breaking the Cycle of Imprisonment by Illiteracy
Research teaches us that students who receive high-quality, full-day kindergarten are abounding with successful outcomes.
Innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow to benefit from SB1376
Most great ideas die on the vine due to one issue or another, and sometimes for good reason. But the least we can do as a free society is make it as easy as possible for people to strike while the iron is hot and potentially create something that makes even the smallest improvement on the human condition.
Immigration, NAFTA changes could muddle technology community, Arizona economy
The prosperity of the technology community and the local economy is the goal of the Arizona Technology Council, and the decisions on international trade and H-1B visas are critical to that success.
Ending tax subsidies won’t mean an end to development
Fair treatment for all taxpayers and letting the market develop itself seems like a no brainer, but in the world of municipal economic development, it’s rare.
Full-Day Kindergarten: Good for kids, schools and society
Above all, universal full-day kindergarten would allow educators to make the most of an important fact: With whom a child learns is as important as from whom she learns and where she learns.
