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Arizona’s future depends on a strong university system. Our universities provide education and skills that are critical for the economic prosperity and well being of Arizona families. A skilled workforce, in turn is essential for us to compete and prosper ...

Senate President Tim Bee calls the new state budget “lean.” It may not be last year’s Mardi Gras spectacular, but relative to its size just a few years ago, the state budget has grown like Veruca Salt. Since 2000, spending ...

Public left out of budget debate The governor submitted a responsible but modest budget challenged by reduced state income due to last year’s tax cuts. Senate President Tim Bee set a refreshing new tone by working with both sides of ...

Glenn Hamer and Jim Norton A new era is dawning for Arizona’s business community. Recently, the boards of directors of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona Association of Industries (AAI) took historic steps to unite our ...

The judiciary in Maricopa County is not faithfully enforcing Prop. 100

Accusations continue to fly that Superior Court in Maricopa County is failing to enforce Prop. 100. The county attorney has even stated that because he has no other recourse, he must take his case to the people. He is incorrect. ...

At the start of the legislative session, few envisioned that a budget could be crafted that included tax relief for families, a meaningful pay increase for teachers, a new medical school in Phoenix and increased access to higher education for ...

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