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Responses to 9th Circuit Court ‘dreamers’ ruling
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on July 7 ordered that “dreamers” who the federal government allow to work in this country also be issued Arizona driver’s licenses, at least for the time being. The court rejected arguments by Gov. Jan Brewer that she was entitled to issue an executive order two years ago denying licenses to those in the federal government’s Deferred Action for Childh[...]
Let’s lead on paid leave
Forty years ago, my father died of a heart attack at the age of 52. I was 12, so as time goes by I remember less and less about him. But one vivid memory is of him always coming to my baseball games. And so when I had children, I promised myself that I would do the same — not just to be in the stands cheering for them, but on the sidelines coaching them.
Online retailers have unfair advantage
While I understand that things move slowly in Washington, D.C., I simply don’t understand why it’s taken more than 20 years for Congress to take action to help America’s local businesses.
Value of anonymous speech too often ignored
Virtually all commentators are critical of an organization engaging in political activities without publicly identifying the organization’s donors. The entire vocabulary of the discussion (e.g., “dark money,” “secretive” practices, and “shadowy” organizations) manifests this perspective.
Not just smokers: Every woman is at risk for lung cancer
Every five minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with lung cancer, including nearly 2,000 this year from Arizona. Half of these women will not be alive a year later, and two-thirds of women diagnosed never smoked or are former smokers. The American Lung Association is racing against the clock to save women’s lives, and to raise awareness of the facts that lung cancer is the number o[...]
Orientation period could benefit employers dealing with health coverage
The IRS recently issued guidance intended to ease the administrative burden of offering group health coverage within 90 days of an employee’s hire date.
Is it responsible that America has no limits on carbon pollution from power plants?
The Earth’s climate is getting warmer, and humans are partly responsible. That’s not my opinion, that’s a fact supported by more than 97 percent of climate scientists. The outcome over the next 50 years and beyond could include massive heat waves, prolonged drought, extreme weather and the mass extinction of species.
Questions on immigration policy: Brewer’s letter to President Obama
I write regarding media reports that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is transporting hundreds, and potentially thousands, of illegal aliens from the south Texas border and releasing them at bus stations in Tucson and Phoenix.
Candidates’ forums will highlight an active year for the League of Women Voters
For the League of Women Voters, election time is an exciting and busy time of year. The election ballot will include more candidate races and ballot measures. Take your time voting to ensure you vote for all races and ballot measures.
TGen-led study discovers genetic cause of rare ovarian cancer
An international research team led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) recently found the cause of a rare type of ovarian cancer that most often strikes girls and young women.
Solid, productive session for small business
The 51st Arizona Legislature’s Second Regular Session was solid and productive for the National Federation of Independent Business with Arizona’s small business owners scoring gains on taxes and regulatory reform while turning back troubling efforts to unlevel the playing field for small business in economic development.
Moderate GOP bloc has better sense of current, mainstream popular culture
In a fit of modesty, the GOP-dominated Arizona Legislature stuck to basic business this session, passing a straightforward budget containing a few core funding restorations, and otherwise made few gaffes, despite the efforts of a few headline-seeking members.
