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Sherwood’s bill would upgrade state’s sex-ed curriculum
Last month I introduced a comprehensive sex-education bill, SB1020. No, it doesn’t give condoms to kindergartners or promote promiscuity, as some extreme social conservatives will try to tell you.
Arizona Medical Association opposes nurses’ scope of practice expansion
It is the position of the Arizona Medical Association that the nursing associations’ application poses serious concerns for patient safety. This application was also strongly opposed by the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, every major medical specialty society in Arizona, and the Arizona Dental Association.
Advanced Practice Nurses can bridge Arizona’s health gap
The Association of American Medical Colleges projects that the U.S. faces a shortage of up to 31,000 primary-care physicians by 2025. Who is going to meet our growing health care needs? In Arizona, we believe that Advanced Practice Nurses can help bridge the gap.
Why Millennials should care about retirement security
At 23 years old, only 18 months out of college, and with hefty pile of student debt, you could say I’m living the typical “Millennial” experience. My work is important part of my life, as are my family and social circle. However, recently a new topic has started to brew toward the forefront of many of my thoughts and decisions – retirement security.
New crowdfunding laws represent opportunity for Arizona investors
The long-awaited release of final rules to permit equity crowdfunding under Title III of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act were finally adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Oct. 30 of this year, which may present significant opportunities for Arizona businesses.
An Independent responds to the Arizona Republican chairman
The Arizona Capitol Times recently aired the views of Mr. Robert Graham, chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, concerning the fledgling effort by Arizona citizens to place an initiative on... […]
Arizona’s Pathways to Prosperity aims at economic opportunity through education
For the past two decades, Arizona has consistently ranked as one of the fastest growing states in the nation. This growth in population provides a significant opportunity for Arizona to develop a strong workforce that supports economic development and prosperity for the citizens of the state.
Our State CIO: Then and Now
Few events have the potential to impact technology and the government like the appointment of a new state CIO. And just over a month ago, this is exactly what happened in Arizona, as former state CIO Aaron Sandeen passed the torch to our new state CIO Morgan Reed.
Arizona is ready for meaningful criminal justice reform
Policy leaders from across the country met in Arizona today to discuss whether Arizona needs to consider sentencing reform. Representatives of organizations with very different political view came together with a shared commitment to both safe and strong neighborhoods, and smaller numbers of people behind bars.
Arizona independents are rising and demanding equality
At last, a spotlight is on the most important group of voters in Arizona: independents. Voters are fleeing the parties, including a majority of new millennial voters, who refuse to join a party in the first place.
How the teacher shortage in education impacts all of us
As a young girl growing up, when people would inadvertently ask me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My answer would most assuredly be, “A teacher.” Teaching was a proud profession, one I and others I knew aspired to be part of. My parents had always stressed the importance of education in our home and for me; the ability to influence lives and inspire others was the perfect comb[...]
Drought not the only reason for declining Lake Mead water levels
In our interactions with customers, stakeholders and the general public, Central Arizona Project representatives have noted that most people think the long-term drought is the reason for the declining water levels in Lake Mead. They're only partly right.
