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Arizona can strengthen early literacy by investing in coaches
There are different perspectives and, sometimes, competing priorities in the debate over how best to improve our schools. However, one thing is becoming increasingly clear – if we want children […]
When reality clashes with branding: Arizona. Public. Disservice.
The timing of APS’ “arizona. public. service.” commercial broadcast during a recent Diamondbacks game was a masterclass in corporate irony. This branding — designed to evoke communal duty — came […]
Congress needs to protect our kids from online harm
My name is Myron Tsosie. I am Diné, a proud member of the Navajo Nation, and I reside in Chinle, Arizona, where I have spent my life serving the people […]
Survey: What makes a good election in the eyes of Arizonans?
Elections matter. Voting matters. That’s what we learn in school. But changes being proposed to how Arizonans vote at the national and state levels would make your civics teacher cry. […]
Diversion programs are essential to a strong justice system
For nearly 25 years as a prosecutor, my job has been straightforward: stand up for victims, protect our community and enforce the law fairly. But prosecutorial discretion is also paramount. […]
Senate Bill 1458 would make health care more expensive for Arizona
As CEOs of Chambers of Commerce, we know firsthand that rising costs are a top concern for employers and employees alike. As Arizonans battle inflation and higher health care costs, […]
Arizona’s next economic chapter depends on moving what we build
For more than three decades working in industrial real estate and supply chain logistics, I have seen one principle hold true in every successful market: strong economies are built on […]
Arizona’s growth is accelerating; zoning clarity needs to keep pace
Phoenix had an estimated 1.67 million residents in 2025, reinforcing its position as the fifth-largest city in the United States and a major driver of regional economic growth. However, there’s […]
A Petersen AG nomination would be an early victory for Democrats
Note: A direct response to this article has been published at https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/05/04/petersen-is-the-most-qualified-republican-for-attorney-general/ A.R.S. § 41-191 clearly states that Arizona’s attorney general “shall have been for not less than five years […]
Supt. Horne was right to save Primavera’s virtual charter school
School “accountability” means different things to different people. In the case of an Arizona virtual charter school, its leaders recently discovered that it could include compliance with clerical paperwork. The […]
The housing shortage is real. This just decides who has to live with it.
Arizona’s housing problem isn’t complicated to describe. There aren’t enough homes [1], [2], [3], [4]. The ones that exist cost more than many people can pay [5], [6]. And the […]
Get ready for utility rate increases every year
Arizonans should be skeptical of anyone promising to end utility “rate shock,” especially when their so-called solution is a policy that makes onerous rate increases automatic. Arizona Corporation Commissioner Rachel […]
