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Adult students need more financial support
Education changes lives. It changes families. And it changes communities. But college is expensive. We must support more students who wouldn’t otherwise be able to pursue a college education. We must invest in programs that get people out of poverty by helping them grow.
State needs rules for exempt water wells
Many other states license both well drillers and pump installers for a more complete management of what is possibly a state’s most precious resource, groundwater. It's a shame that a trade association had to take matters into their own hands to get essential information about the equipped water well and how it performs. Perhaps it’s time for the state of Arizona to step up and do as other stat[...]
Water everywhere, but not where it’s needed
As they commonly say in the West, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting,” will always be true. Speeches on water may be dry topics to some but all Arizonans are dependent on our water resources, and we are all dependent on agriculture.
Solar industry needs swift decision on looming tariffs
While this threat has been damaging in the short term, there is hope that the Biden administration will do the right thing and support a decision that fosters continued growth in the solar industry. The solar industry needs a negative determination on the Commerce Department’s investigation to consider tariffs as soon as possible to regain certainty in the market.
Time running out for cleaner, healthier future
Our state’s continued dependence on fossil fuels jeopardizes Arizona’s health and climate today and will continue to do so into the future – unless we act now.
Juvenile court fees hinder rehabilitation
Arizona lawmakers have an opportunity to help young people avoid falling into a cycle of debt and poverty for mistakes they made during childhood.
How short-term rentals ruin everything
Arizona’s current policy of prohibiting regulations for STRs and “anything goes” is ruining neighborhoods, housing, jobs and taxes for residents. STRs can be a benefit to hosts, guests and the community, but it requires a thoughtful, comprehensive, enforceable framework to make it work for everyone.
In Rep. Gallego, a pragmatic climate champion
I'm proud to serve my community alongside Rep. Gallego as he tackles the short-term economic crisis of inflation while never losing sight of what is most important: our future.
Let’s modernize education spending limits
The future Arizona workforce will be educated in our neighborhood classrooms, fostered by our community colleges and higher education partners, and trained by technical experts at our CTED campuses. As business and community leaders, we are calling on the Legislature and governor to modernize the outdated education expenditure limits and invest in programs that will provide the skilled workforce t[...]
Arizona fire district in crisis, need our help
In this time of crisis, I hope that our Legislature acts the same way first responders do when they face an emergency. Rather than shy away, let’s move toward the crisis, doing everything in our power to help those in need.
Gas generation will keep the lights on
As a former Mayor of Chandler and a commissioner of the Arizona Corporation Commission, I know first-hand the importance of reliable and affordable power and I am becoming increasingly concerned that Arizona will not have reliable electricity in the near future.
Arizona’s veterans need cancer solutions
Our nation’s veterans have served their country honorably and in return, we need to treat them with the care and respect that they have earned. That is why we at... […]
