More transportation options like Uber and Lyft are needed in Arizona
Innovation has the potential to make our lives and communities better. But the rapid pace of change, however beneficial, also brings new and unforeseen challenges, among them how to ensure that ease and convenience do not come at the expense of safety.
SB1465 would protect public against questionable tactics of rooftop solar companies
My constituents are distraught over financing agreements and sales practices of some roof-top solar companies, an issue that is getting more and more attention in Arizona and across the nation. It is time that something is done.
The Making of Sharlot Hall
Sharlot Hall may not have regarded herself as a feminist, but she had a remarkable ability to think for herself and the bravery to eschew the traditional roles of wife and mother at a time when most of society viewed those roles as practically definitive of womanhood.
Senate panel to review school voucher program expansions
The Arizona Senate Education Committee is set to consider two bills today that greatly expand the state's school voucher program.
Goldwater statue dedicated in National Statuary Hall
Congressional leaders and members of Arizona's delegation unveiled a statue honoring the late Sen. Barry Goldwater in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
House panel passes revised ‘revenge porn’ bill
State lawmakers moved Wednesday to recraft a year-old law against “revenge porn” in a bid to help it survive a federal court challenge.
Douglas fires top Education Board staffers…illegally?
Shortly before our deadline, news broke that Douglas’ top aide had fired the top two administrators for the State Board of Education today (Feb. 11), setting up a legal showdown between the board and the Dept of Education.
Douglas aide fires top two state Board of Education administrators
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas’ top aide fired the top two administrators for the State Board of Education today, setting up a legal showdown between the board and the Department of Education.
Ducey calls on ‘faith-based community’ to help deal with kids in state care
Gov. Doug Ducey urged the “faith-based community” and abortion foes to step up to help the state deal with the thousands of children born who now in state care.
Arizona Senate panel OKs bills involving gun, privacy rights
Republicans who control an Arizona Senate committee approved four bills Tuesday designed to protect gun and other constitutional rights.
Ducey to headline anti-abortion group’s day at the Capitol
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is set to deliver the keynote speech at an anti-abortion group's annual "Day at the Capitol" event.
McKay’s unlikely route to the top
McKay played a key role in creating DCS. As an OCWI officer, he uncovered and blew the whistle on the now infamous “not investigated” label on thousands of cases of abuse and neglect.