Rodney Glassman will be an attorney general law enforcement can trust
I have worn a sheriff deputy’s badge for over four decades and now have the privilege to lead the men and women responsible for protecting over 4.5 million citizens as […]
Which Came First, the Chicken or Egg Crisis?
As consumers it’s easy to overlook where our food comes from. Most of the time the grocery store shelves are full, and food prices are reasonable. The recent changes in […]
What do Arizona voters want on election reform? We asked.
The debate over election reform in Arizona is active, ongoing and likely headed to the ballot. As policymakers and voters alike weigh in, it’s critical that we ground the conversation […]
Lawmakers can enable pharmacists to fill health care gap
Arizona ranks 42nd in the country for access to health care services. Nearly two-thirds of the state (65%) is considered medically underserved, and large portions have no primary care physician […]
AZ Republicans showed why Puerto Rico statehood should be a GOP cause
Last November, Arizona’s Latinos overwhelmingly swung to the right side of the aisle. We saw this trend across the country and many were surprised, but we weren’t. While Democrats told […]
Arizona’s solar policy is rigged against homeowners — it’s time for the ACC to fix it
Arizona should be a national leader in solar energy. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, our state is primed to benefit from clean, affordable and decentralized power. […]
Evidence shows that OPCs are a key tool to reduce overdose deaths. Arizona lawmakers shouldn’t ban them.
Last month, the Arizona legislature proposed HB 2798 to prohibit local governments from developing overdose prevention centers, or OPCs, an effective and mainstream strategy that reduces fatal overdoses, links people […]
Arizona teen fights to ban ultra-processed foods in schools after losing 160 pounds
For millions of kids across America, ultra-processed food is more than just a school lunch staple — it’s a slow-acting poison. Cheap, addictive and everywhere. And for some of us, […]
Beyond black and white: uniting Arizona to end homelessness
Arizona’s homelessness crisis is a damning indictment of systemic failure. As lawmakers bicker over ideology and piecemeal policies, the human and economic toll grows — and the looming threat of […]
An open letter to Congressman Ciscomani
Dear Congressman Juan Ciscomani: I am Clinton Kuntz, CEO of El Rio Health, a vital community health center in Tucson and your constituent. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with […]
New Banking Legislation Will Hurt Consumers, Community Banks Most
For more than 150 years, American consumers and businesses have benefitted from the national banking system’s uniform regulatory framework, due in part to the National Banking Act (NBA) signed into […]
A Looming Port and Trade Catastrophe
During the pandemic, Americans learned how painful supply chain disruptions can be. Now, a newly proposed action from the Trump administration could unintentionally make the pandemic’s supply chain disruptions seem […]