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Online, hybrid learning part of education evolution
If the past three decades have taught us nothing else, it’s that Arizonans are hungry for more options in education, greater flexibility and learning better tailored to the needs of students. The explosion of online and hybrid learning is part of that evolution.
‘Ghost schools’ impact students, teachers, taxpayers
Everyone loses with empty schools. Let’s once again fill these classrooms with students and teachers.
Ballots stronger than bullets
Putin is powerless to change the most important fact of all. Ukraine’s declaration of independence was not a technical act by an old Soviet-era legislature and kept in place by force, like his own regime. It came via the ballot box from the hearts of tens of millions of Ukrainians, where the invading Russian army cannot reach and every bullet fired will only strengthen the resolve for separation[...]
Franchises continue to drive economic growth in Arizona
Franchising has provided the means for untold numbers of Arizonans to support themselves and their families. During this period of economic uncertainty, Arizona’s congressional delegation should be lowering – not building – barriers to franchising and similar opportunity.
Defeating illegal trade requires public, private sector cooperation
I have spent years working on these issues – long enough to know there are no simple solutions. But working together, I’m confident that we can crack down on these criminals and their illicit marketplaces to promote the safety and prosperity of communities throughout Arizona and the nation.
Health care industry is critical infrastructure
We must do everything we can to create a statewide workforce program that addresses health professional shortages to meet the state’s health care needs and continues to provide high-wage and quality jobs for Arizonans. HB 2691 can be a part of the solution.
Time for state to augment victims’ fund
The Victim Compensation program serves as a safety net for victims since it acts as the payer of last resort, which means that a victim has exhausted all other forms of payment – like insurance or Medicare.
We need statewide plan for EV charging network
We must embrace this opportunity. If we act now, we can build a more equitable charging network, improve our air quality and public health – all the while revving up our economy and saving the planet.
AZ needs courageous leaders, not rescuers, saviors
We don’t need rescuers and saviors to address homelessness and the housing crisis. We need courageous leaders who will listen to those with lived experience and people on the front lines. We need to implement evidence-based best practices and proven solutions.
SRP doesn’t want customers to have a choice
We need to revamp our electricity system so customers are no longer held captive by the utilities.
Take care when sweeping property of unsheltered
These people living in the streets are our neighbors, and we have a duty to treat them like neighbors. Trash and waste can be thrown away. Things that are broken can be replaced. But human lives that are lost on the streets of our city cannot be brought back.
Lawmakers’ allegiance to gun lobby, not children
As I serve my community as a school board member, my work is to make sure kids in Arizona, like my daughter, are safe in and outside of school – especially from gun violence.
