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PAFCO urges ‘yes’ vote for Healthy Working Families Initiative
At Protecting Arizona’s Family Coalition (PAFCO) we spend every day working for a more just and thriving state where all Arizonans have the chance to realize their potential. We believe raising the state’s minimum wage and giving all workers the chance to earn time off brings us closer to fulfilling that vision.
Early ballots arrive with pro-business voting opportunities
The choices that will decide the direction of our country, state and economy are being made right now. The most important thing we, as residents of Arizona and citizens of the United States, can do is cast our voice into the process.
Prop 205: Smoke and mirrors
All educators should be concerned about this campaign, and quite frankly, offended by its tactics.
Please vote no on Prop. 205: The evidence is everywhere
As state legislators, public safety is one of our highest priorities. An initiative legalizing marijuana for recreational use is on the November ballot – Proposition 205. If approved by voters, this would be a dangerous and costly disaster for our state and we are making this public statement to let you know why.
A regulation that Arizona’s miners don’t need and the nation can’t afford
Washington’s top regulatory cop is at it again. The Environmental Protection Agency is pushing an obscure regulation that aims to duplicate the responsibilities of other federal agencies and preempt state authority, potentially driving an important industry out of business.
Mesnard’s actions exclude the minority and reflect only one point of view
Mr. Mesnard’s decision to send his proposal only to Republicans is highly exclusive and only propagates the dysfunction that is inherent in a system government that considers only one point of view, like the Arizona Legislature.
Making the business case for comprehensive immigration reform
Crafting public policy that effectively considers both the human impacts and economic considerations of immigration in Arizona has proven challenging.
Efforts to block civil rights ruling endanger Arizonans’ health
All Arizonans have been impacted by a porous health safety net and too many in our community lack access to oral health services.
Commissioner Doug Little’s reply to Scott Hempling
I wanted to take a few moments to respond to your letter to me dated August 15, 2016. Based on your stated interpretation of my position expressed in the August 11th Commission Staff Meeting, I believe you may be drawing an incorrect conclusion.
Congress must repeal unfair Health Insurance Tax
Across Arizona, more than 900,000 workers rely on small and mid-sized businesses for their paychecks. My company is one of these employers, and we’re striving to ensure our 110 employees will continue to have jobs and enjoy wages and benefits adequate to support a family. Unfortunately, achieving this objective is getting harder every day. One of the biggest challenges is the Health Insurance Ta[...]
Why the DNC hack should alarm you
The Democratic National Committee gets hacked, it’s probably a Russian operative, and everyone is shocked, right? The drama is unfolding before our eyes, with lots of speculation, and many people may think, “How could such a high profile organization at such a critical time let that happen?” Exactly…and are you next?
A Democrat’s perspective – what Trump must do to win
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, has struck a Faustian bargain with her former boss to keep herself out of prison.
