Arizona’s deadly freedom – the case for motorcycle helmet laws
Arizona is known for its wide-open roads, sunny skies, mountain views, and spirit of adventure, freedom, and independence. This independence can come with greatness, but it can also come at […]
Manufactured outrage: The woke mob’s latest assault on American enterprise
In the aftermath of the sweltering heat of Arizona’s summer, where the mercury danced perilously above 110 degrees more often than not, one might expect a chorus of reason from […]
Arizona lawmakers can help celebrate National Pharmacist Month by letting them serve their communities
October is National Pharmacist Month — a time dedicated to recognizing and thanking pharmacists for the contributions they make in health care. As Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Pharmacy […]
Medicare Advantage: A smarter path to better care
I’ve spent years as a nurse practitioner working alongside patients and families as they navigated the health care system. Later, as governmental affairs officer for the Arizona Nurses Association, I […]
Parents want a comprehensive approach to youth mental health
As parents, we can disagree on a lot of things — bedtimes, when to give our kids their first phone, and how much to intervene in their social lives. But […]
An option for drivers with a suspended license
A motor vehicle is the lifeline to employment, education, health care, community, fitness and much more for Arizona families. And in the Phoenix metropolitan area – which ranks 173rd nationwide […]
A new era for Arizona prisons – now our progress is at risk
I have the privilege of working alongside more than 10,000 dedicated staff and contracted partners as director of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR). Together, we carry […]
Schweikert is a spoiler in the GOP primary for governor
Tensions are rising in the 2026 Republican primary race for governor, and what was already shaping up to be a tight contest has taken an unexpected turn. Longtime Rep. David […]
While Washington spirals, Arizona Democrats deliver real results
In Donald Trump’s Washington, chaos and cruelty are the norm. Politicians bicker, extremists grandstand, and government grinds to a halt. But here in Arizona, House Democrats are showing a different […]
West-MEC career pathways are vital to supporting West Valley’s rapid growth
West-MEC has long been a pillar of career and technical education (CTE) in Arizona, and its influence has only continued to expand. Over the past 20 years, the district has […]
Arizona kidney patients deserve innovative cures
America spends more than $130 billion a year — over one-quarter of the entire Medicare budget — on kidney disease. And yet, when it comes to actually saving lives, we […]
How many ratepayers does it take to replace an energy efficient light bulb?
Like many Arizonans, this Arizona Corporation Commission is tightening utility spending. Like a family cutting extra expenses to prioritize necessities, commissioners are tasked with regularly assessing unnecessary costs that impact […]


















