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Opinion

foster youth, deaths, shootings, North Star Independent Living Services, Kentucky
May 17, 2024

Awareness without action keeps foster system the same

Foster care means so much, but we cannot forget  that each number, each statistic, represents a life and a face, a life that deserves to have dreams and a bright future waiting for them when they turn 18. With each person who steps in to help, we can rewrite what awaits these children and youth, one life at a time.

May 14, 2024

Congress must block new labor rule that threatens entrepreneurship, innovation

Freelancers like me are small business owners and entrepreneurs who contribute to the economy and culture of innovation. We need policies that support our independence, not bureaucratic meddling under the guise of protection.

May 14, 2024

EPA short-circuits the U.S. power grid

When electricity rationing, soaring power prices, and blackouts come, there shouldn’t be any confusion over who is to blame. The warnings couldn’t have been any clearer. This is a self-made crisis and the buck stops with the Biden EPA. 

May 14, 2024

For Arizonans, the need to pass extension of broadband affordability program is urgent

Saving this program should be based on what has become known: Internet connection is critical in an increasingly digital society. If Congress fails to act, families and children will be left behind—and in the dark. 

May 10, 2024

Budget needs an ounce of oral health prevention

Luckily, nearly all dental diseases are preventable with the right care and attention. This is a problem we can solve, and covering comprehensive dental care in AHCCCS is a smart move for our state.

Rio Verde, Hobbs, Ortega
May 10, 2024

Seeking balance between flexibility, certainty in water policy

Given appropriate and relatively predictable conservation requirements, coupled with programs that promote and reward voluntary conservation, and flexibility in water rights to allow for rural economies to adapt to the future, our rural communities will continue to be vibrant and successful for a long time to come.

May 3, 2024

Keep your charitable donations for homeless cats and dogs local

Arizona is home to countless local, regional, and state groups that effectively help homeless cats and dogs. These are the organizations animal lovers should be donating to rather than the ASPCA or Humane Society of the United States if they want to truly make a difference for pet shelters in their community.  

May 3, 2024

Empowering families through school choice here and beyond

f legislation like this had been passed when I was choosing the right school for my younger children, my choices and my decision-making process would have been far simpler, and a significant weight would have been taken off my shoulders. I want that to be the case for all families who are in the same position that I once was in.

irrigation water on Gila River Indian Community
May 3, 2024

Massive water savings from modern building standards

Building-level approaches offer Phoenix residents enormous opportunity and flexibility to meet the challenges of water conservation head-on. They provide state and local policymakers with a ready-made toolkit to integrate lasting water conservation measures in new and existing communities. With so much riding on finding lasting solutions, we can’t afford to leave anything on the table. 

May 3, 2024

Maricopa County attorney makes property rights a priority

Ultimately, the strength of a society is measured by its respect for individual rights and the rule of law. By safeguarding private property rights and holding criminals accountable, Rachel Mitchell is not only protecting our homes and businesses but is also preserving the principles upon which our nation was founded. 

May 1, 2024

We will be remembered

Throughout the course of human history, there have been those identifiable inflection points within the human family that recalibrated the trajectory of the entire world. Certainly, America’s Declaration of Independence... […]

Apr 30, 2024

Arizona cities and towns: champions of affordable housing

Together, we can build a future where every Arizonan has access to safe, affordable, quality housing. Arizona cities and towns are committed to leading the way as champions of housing growth and affordability.

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