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DuVal response shows he is ‘unprepared and unqualified’ to be governor
The recent response by the Fred DuVal campaign to an advertisement featuring the son of a businessman killed by terrorists in New York reinforces the fact that DuVal is unprepared and unqualified to be governor of Arizona.
Apple supplier fiasco is the latest failed subsidy scheme
Arizona taxpayers are lucky to have escaped the latest failed corporate subsidy scheme with their wallets intact.
I’m a Latina and I’m voting for Fred DuVal
Like many Latinos, I was surprised, but not shocked, by Catherine Miranda’s endorsement of Doug Ducey. In her letter, she cites Ducey’s time as a CEO and his “Opportunity for All” campaign slogan as her justification. The problem is even a quick examination of his record, his endorsements and his positions demonstrate that “Opportunity for All” doesn’t include Latinos. Let me explain[...]
Clean Elections voter education is underway
With the general election set for Nov. 4, early voting is now underway in Arizona. To help educate voters before they cast their ballots, the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission has mailed a Voter Education Guide to all Arizona households with a registered voter. Approximately 1.8 million pamphlets have been distributed statewide.
International engagement drives innovation, benefits U.S. and Arizona
America’s research universities and technology companies frequently experience the great value of U.S. global engagement, and as leaders in the technology and higher education sectors we know that engagement depends upon a clear strategy and commitment from the U.S. government.
Republican lawmakers to sponsor bill seeking additional classroom time for kindergartners
As policy makers, we believe the concept of a singularly focused coalition, dedicated to bringing additional classroom time to every kindergartner in Arizona, is well-timed and much-needed.
For the sake of education, Arizona needs to elect Fred DuVal
Election season presents an opportunity for everyone in Arizona to think critically about the future. Our decisions on how best to move forward have generational effects on the diverse group of people who call this state home – and it’s crucial that the leaders we choose to carry out those decisions in Phoenix understand what’s at stake. We need Fred DuVal.
I am a female Hispanic Democrat and I am voting for Doug Ducey
We can no longer afford to compromise by electing career political insiders. As a native Arizonan and a sitting state legislator, I am faced with the consequences of the current economic climate every day. Our schools are underperforming, our businesses have been slow to recover and state revenues are falling short of projections. Doug Ducey is the only candidate I trust to improve Arizona because[...]
The importance of Phoenix-Tucson rail passenger service
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Phoenix-Tucson Passenger Rail Study is entering its final phase. Starting with a list of 17 route segment alternatives, ADOT has narrowed the list to three.
After 33 years, class-action suit seeking care for the seriously mental ill comes to a successful end
In 1980, local mental health experts came together to draft what became known as Senate Bill 1057, a proposed statute intended to create a responsive and accessible community-based system for persons with serious mental illness.
Washington: Keep traffic speeding along the Information Superhighway
The remarkable growth of the Internet over the last 20 years has largely been driven by technological advances, but proposed regulations threaten to put the brakes on this communications medium that has been a boon to business and consumers alike.
Arizona Fallen Firefighter Memorial to feature bell tower, life size statues
In May 2013, Gov. Jan Brewer signed House Bill 2136, sponsored by Rep. Bob Robson, authorizing the construction of a statewide memorial on Wesley Bolin Plaza to commemorate the loss of 104 firefighters and paramedics in Arizona since 1902. A polished black granite wall will surround most of the site with firefighter names, dates and departments engraved in its slanted top.
