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Arizona’s 911 funding model is due for a second look
Twenty cents. That's what Arizona asks each telephone line to contribute each month to help fund one of government's most essential public safety services.
Wild horse decisions should be led by science
Karen Schutte’s recent Arizona Capitol Times op-ed, “Arizona Should Not Manage Wild Horses by Straw Poll,” raises an important question that deserves serious consideration: How should public agencies establish population targets for free-roaming wildlife?
Arizona built the Fabs – now let’s build the supply chains
When Congress passed the CHIPS and Science Act, it recognized a simple truth: the United States had become too dependent on overseas manufacturing for one of the world's most strategic technologies.
Let’s protect American breweries
For years, I’ve been fortunate enough to own and operate the Sunrise Market in Phoenix. As a store owner, I keep a close eye on what products my customers gravitate toward. When it comes to beer, Sunrise shoppers often tell me they love our selection of small, independent, American-made craft beers. These are our best sellers by a wide margin. That’s why I’m gravely concerned about the press[...]
Arizona should not manage wild horses by straw poll
Imagine if the Arizona Department of Transportation decided where to build a new highway based on a confidential straw poll instead of a traffic study.
What I learned from touring Maricopa County’s election center
Early voting has begun across Arizona, and with the arrival of ballots comes questions about how our elections work and the safeguards in place. I recently toured the Maricopa County […]
This Independence Day, keeping our republic starts here in Arizona
Every Fourth of July, Americans gather under fireworks, raise flags, attend parades, and share meals with family and neighbors. These traditions matter. They bring us together across generations. Independence Day […]
State leaders missed the moment for education
Editor’s note: This commentary utilizes research from the Helios Education Foundation and its associate Education Forward Arizona. Arizona’s future depends on whether the state can educate, prepare and retain the […]
Making every taxpayer dollar count
Mesa was recently named Arizona’s best-run city and ranked among the top 10 best-run large cities in America. That recognition means a lot to us because it measures what residents […]
Arizona’s AI education bill deserves a second chance
This year, Arizona lawmakers correctly took an important first step toward preparing students for a future with artificial intelligence. They shouldn’t let that effort end with a veto. House Bill […]
As data centers grow, Arizona families pay the price
My father called me from work, complaining of a pounding headache and a sharp pain in his right arm. As a construction worker, he was helping build a data center […]
Moving special education to HHS is a step backward for students with disabilities
Over the past twenty years, as a special educator, as a father, and through my work alongside thousands of Arizona families, I have learned that disability does not define a […]
