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 […]
Legislation would add to cost of prescription drugs
I didn’t always know I wanted to be a pharmacist. When I graduated college, my future husband — who was in pharmacy school — encouraged me to join the profession […]
Arizona has an opportunity to restore the school day
Arizona is at a critical crossroads. Think back to your own school days. How much learning, friendship and fun would have been lost if you had been allowed to bring […]
Medical insurance companies shouldn’t use AI to deny patients’ claims
Medical insurance is under a microscope nationally, but most aren’t aware that insurers use Artificial Intelligence to review and deny patients’ claims. This is causing major, sometimes life-threatening, complications in […]
Solar energy saves money, enables ministry to aid the needy
As stewards of God’s creation, it is our duty to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. To that end, the congregation at Desert Garden United Church of Christ […]
Arizona’s sex offender registry harms communities and families
In an era where evidence-based policy is increasingly valued, Arizona continues to maintain a sexual offense registry system that fails to deliver on its promises while creating serious collateral damage. […]
Arizona’s Leaders Are Asleep While the Semiconductor Industry Burns
Arizona’s elected officials are either asleep at the wheel or willfully ignoring a looming disaster. On March 3, 2025, President Trump and TSMC announced a $100 billion expansion in Arizona, […]
Support starter home legislation for working families and first-time home buyers — not investors
The dream of homeownership has turned into a nightmare for too many Americans, including many Arizonans. Working parents save money to qualify for a loan, only to learn it’s not […]
What’s Next for Abortion Advocates in Arizona: The Fight Is Far From Over
In November 2024, Arizona voters made a powerful statement by passing Prop 139, which enshrined the right to abortion until viability in the state constitution. It was a major victory […]
Zoning Reforms Can Mean More Homes, Lower Costs for Arizona
Despite the strong bipartisan action the Arizona Legislature took last year to allow more homebuilding, the state’s housing shortage — and high costs for renters and homebuyers — persists. The […]