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Innovation key to improving Arizona’s education system
Forbes recently released its 2014 list of the world’s most innovative companies, and once again, the lineup is impressive. Whether or not you agree with the selections, the impact these companies are having — sometimes on entire industries — is undeniable.
Because water is both priceless and free, defining its value is a paradox
Increased awareness of water scarcity at a global scale has driven efforts to establish a common definition of water’s value. Calls to price water based on its “real value” encounter the problem that there exists no generally accepted formula to determine such a value.
Why is Maricopa County prosecuting, mistreating my mentally ill sister?
Moving to Maricopa County in May 2013 turned out to be tragic for my 51-year-old sister, Jewel Ewing.
Bartle: Disappointed, excited, thankful after loss
Running for office is an experience wrought with many emotions. The morning after losing in my bid to represent you in the Arizona Senate, here are mine.
State and local anti-immigration efforts are unmitigated failures
This year marks nearly a decade of my involvement in pushing for sensible immigration policies and reform in Arizona and across the U.S. I’ve seen and learned a lot.
When students drop out, we all miss out
The business community is united in its support for higher academic standards in Arizona’s education system so our graduates are prepared for a career or a higher educational opportunity. A strong education system is the foundation of a strong work force, which contributes to a strong economy.
VA legislation is a significant step forward
This spring, as tragic reports surfaced of veterans dying while waiting for care at the Phoenix VA, I hosted a town hall forum at Burton Barr Central Library where the families of four veterans who passed away stood before a packed room to tell their stories.
To future legislators — help keep kids in school and out of prison
Arizona is home to more than 40,000 convicted felons. The state’s prison population has grown rapidly over the past 30 years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
The truth about pension reform for Phoenix
Phoenix’s public employee pension system is currently $1.5 billion in debt and on Nov. 4, voters will decide whether to make significant reforms to erase the debt or stick with the status quo. Opponents of the Phoenix Pension Reform Act claim it will cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars and that similar reforms in other states have been failures. But they’ve got the facts all wrong.
Energy efficiency is working in Arizona
Too often we hear or read about programs and policies that are not working in Arizona. Or we learn about polarized factions lining up on one end or the other of an issue.
GPEC pursuing creative solutions to regional challenges
While a lot of things have changed since I entered public service 20 years ago, the American people still elect representatives for the same reason. Just like the first office I was ever elected to — and every office I’ve held in between — the people of Surprise elected me to help improve their lives.
Here’s how to make your vote count
As we approach election season, here are tips for making your vote count.
