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Opinion

Dec 18, 2014

EPA should ditch proposed water rule modification

Water is a very precious and scarce resource in Arizona. We are fortunate to have innovative water management that has enabled Arizona to prosper while providing a quality water supply for industries, businesses, residents and visitors.

Dec 5, 2014

When it comes to health insurance, what a difference a year makes

In 2014, substantial policies were adopted, major litigation was resolved (at least for now), and citizens voted for new political leadership in Arizona and across the nation.

Dec 3, 2014

Stand for Children sides with students, not politics

At Stand for Children Arizona, we believe that educating future generations is not a Republican or Democratic issue. Far too many children, through no fault of their own, aren’t getting the education they need to be successful in life. At the end of the day, Stand only aligns itself with one side – the side of the student.

Dec 1, 2014

Arizona cannot delay education finance reform much longer

Arizonans went to the polls earlier this month to elect a new governor and decide who would represent them in many state offices and the United States Congress. Of the 35 legislative candidates that the Chamber’s Political Action Committee endorsed in the General Election, 34 won their races and will join or re-join the Arizona Legislature when the session begins in January. These candidates are[...]

Dec 1, 2014

Solar is here, it’s expanding and its popularity is growing

Fifteen years ago flat-screen televisions were a rare luxury item, and the era of cell phones was just beginning. Video chats happened mostly in Star Trek reruns, and few homes had broadband Internet service. Just as all these technological advances have become commonplace, solar energy, a rather exotic power source at the start of the millennium, is growing faster than you might think.

Nov 17, 2014

ACC proposal to eliminate energy efficiency standard a multi-billion dollar loss for AZ consumers

Two weeks ago, the Arizona Corporation Commission released a proposal that would eliminate the state’s hugely successful energy efficiency standards, a move that would deprive consumers of billions of dollars in energy savings and kill thousands of jobs.

Nov 13, 2014

Arizona should seize the moment as a trade partner with Mexico

The dynamic friendship between Arizona and Mexico is again at a crossroads, as Mexico’s burgeoning middle class and rising economic status stand to change the dynamics once more. Arizona should take advantage of this moment and continue advancing positive relationships and trade partnerships with Mexico.

Nov 13, 2014

Fate of the hidden museum

As the Burton Barr Phoenix Central Library approaches its 20th anniversary, the potential and promise of an integrated curriculum of art and literature lie ahead with a renewed focus on the body of knowledge art is capable of contributing to the overall curriculum of the library.

Oct 30, 2014

Big tax cuts come back to haunt Arizona

Were you fiscally conservative or fiscally irresponsible? That’s the question I pose to any incumbent Arizona legislator now running for re-election (or other elected positions) on Nov. 4 who voted for the corporate and related tax-cut legislation in 2011 that is starting to burn a hole in the state’s budget.

Oct 29, 2014

A common sense solution for government pensions

I just started my first job out of college. Along with developing a newfound coffee addiction (cold brewed with a splash of almond milk, please), I set up a 401(k) and IRA to help plan for retirement.

Oct 27, 2014

DuVal response shows he is ‘unprepared and unqualified’ to be governor

The recent response by the Fred DuVal campaign to an advertisement featuring the son of a businessman killed by terrorists in New York reinforces the fact that DuVal is unprepared and unqualified to be governor of Arizona.

Oct 24, 2014

APS’ view: Expanding the solar market in Arizona

At APS we are always planning for what’s next in Arizona’s energy future, and much of this focus has been on making sure energy in this state is sustainable for the long term. Our customers tell us they want more opportunities for rooftop solar, and we’ve listened and proposed a program that will bring more solar energy to the state.

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