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Maximize water security with new infrastructure, visionary policy
The most important legacy we can leave for future generations is a visionary and integrated set of policies, plans, and investments that protect our communities and resources, maximize their benefits, and ensure that the infrastructure we do have works as effectively as possible for all Arizonans.
AZ response to Covid surge may be too late
Fueled by the highly transmissible omicron variant, surging Covid cases in Arizona have inspired another round of fractured, largely uncoordinated reactions around the state.
A year after Jan. 6 GOP Clears Path for 2022, beyond
In the weeks leading up to the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, a handful of Americans — including well-known Arizona politicians and obscure local bureaucrats —... […]
Closing Schools Not An Option
Gov. Doug Ducey is doubling down in his fight with public schools over their virus policies, offering cash to parents to send their kids to private or parochial schools if a school - or even a classroom - has to shut down.
Move on to curb governor’s emergency powers
Two Republican lawmakers are moving to trim the powers of government during an emergency.
Classroom cameras spur Lake challengers
A proposal to put cameras in public school classrooms has stirred two Republican candidates for governor to go on the offensive against the front-runner, providing a preview of battles to come in the primary race.
State asks feds to help with hospital Covid crunch
State health officials are seeking federal help for 14 Arizona hospitals as they attempt to deal with the Covid pandemic.
Hospital network over capacity
The state's largest hospital network is operating over capacity at several of its facilities and is turning away surgery that is not medically necessary.
IRC on track to turn southern AZ congressional district red
The Independent Redistricting Commission is moving to give Republicans an edge in electing members of Congress for the coming decade.
Ducey against classroom cameras
Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday lambasted a proposal by a GOP gubernatorial contender to put video cameras in every classroom in the state, saying it could lead to "predators'' monitoring children.
Bill proposes partisan school board races
A new bill would put school board elections on partisan ballots, forcing board candidates to declare a party affiliation.
Cities, towns seek transportation tax extension
Legislation is in the works to extend an extra half-cent sales tax that has funded major expansions of Maricopa County’s highways and public transportation systems over the past few decades.
