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Prop 205: Smoke and mirrors
All educators should be concerned about this campaign, and quite frankly, offended by its tactics.
Please vote no on Prop. 205: The evidence is everywhere
As state legislators, public safety is one of our highest priorities. An initiative legalizing marijuana for recreational use is on the November ballot – Proposition 205. If approved by voters, this would be a dangerous and costly disaster for our state and we are making this public statement to let you know why.
HB2023 throws a monkey wrench into the election system
HB2023, Arizona’s new “ballot harvesting law” is difficult and expensive to enforce, and disproportionally affects minorities. This new law doesn’t even address fraud, a problem that its sponsor, Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, noted in committee, is covered by previous legislation.
A regulation that Arizona’s miners don’t need and the nation can’t afford
Washington’s top regulatory cop is at it again. The Environmental Protection Agency is pushing an obscure regulation that aims to duplicate the responsibilities of other federal agencies and preempt state authority, potentially driving an important industry out of business.
Mesnard’s actions exclude the minority and reflect only one point of view
Mr. Mesnard’s decision to send his proposal only to Republicans is highly exclusive and only propagates the dysfunction that is inherent in a system government that considers only one point of view, like the Arizona Legislature.
Revolutionizing health care: How business owners are saving their companies by disrupting the status quo
Obamacare is proving to be very effective. Just not for the reasons Obama hoped it would. There is a revolution taking place among businesses all over the country. Small businesses especially are serving as “laboratories” – experimenting and innovating with new technologies and new processes – and doing away with the rules of arcane institutions that have controlled the health care industr[...]
Arizona Forward winners reflect a shared ethic to protect natural resources
There’s a lot that’s right about Arizona! But not enough of us are talking about the good stuff. Maybe too few of us are aware of just how progressive the Grand Canyon State is in terms of creating healthy communities that foster environmental quality and economic prosperity.
Stop triple-digit interest rates for good
Back in 2008, Arizonans voted 2:1 to stop payday lending in our state. Ever since the payday lender’s defeat at the ballot box, the industry has heavily lobbied to reinstate triple-digit interest rates.
Making the business case for comprehensive immigration reform
Crafting public policy that effectively considers both the human impacts and economic considerations of immigration in Arizona has proven challenging.
Efforts to block civil rights ruling endanger Arizonans’ health
All Arizonans have been impacted by a porous health safety net and too many in our community lack access to oral health services.
Latino voters deciding the election? Si se puede
When Arizona enacted a law in 1972 effectively preventing farmworkers from organizing, Cesar Chavez and I met with local Latino leaders here who were skeptical that change could ever happen in the state.
Commissioner Doug Little’s reply to Scott Hempling
I wanted to take a few moments to respond to your letter to me dated August 15, 2016. Based on your stated interpretation of my position expressed in the August 11th Commission Staff Meeting, I believe you may be drawing an incorrect conclusion.
