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Arizona Supreme Court to rule Tuesday on marijuana impairment case
The court is going to issue an opinion on a case involving Hrach Shilgevorkyan, who was charged in December 2010 with driving with drugs in his system.
Arizona’s rideshare bill, HB2262, strikes the right balance
It seems so obvious now. But 25 years ago there was a lot of uncertainty about an idea of mine to create a catalog that would introduce millions of airline passengers with loads of downtime to quirky, unique products they didn’t know they needed (or, in some cases, didn’t know existed).
Correcting wrongs on Victims’ Rights Bill
The recent story on HB 2625 overlooked several important facts and did not provide the proper context for this important piece of legislation (“Victims’ rights bill aims to boost nonprofit’s revenues” 4/7/2014).
Saving money, improving lives – investing in medical innovation is a smart budget decision
From our nation’s capital to state houses to all of our kitchen tables, the cost of health care and health care delivery are important conversations.
Extensive study generates recommendations to expand public health system
When I agreed to chair the Maricopa Integrated Health System’s Bond Advisory Committee, I thought I knew all about Maricopa County’s public hospital and health care system.
Partisan? No, Rep. Robson is practical, effective
From outside the Arizona political process, it can be tempting to bemoan the strident partisanship that creates so much dysfunction around our state’s key issues, from creating jobs to bettering our schools to keeping our communities safe from crime.
Symbolic attempts to nullify EPA actions in Arizona don’t make sense
Arizona reached some unsettling milestones recently. The state just passed into 16 years of drought. Last year we witnessed the deadliest wildfire in Arizona history, and also produced the hottest summer on record for the city of Phoenix.
Your ‘Right to Try’ belongs on Arizona ballot
There’s an old saying that most citizens find scary, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help!” Even worse is what is happening now when the federal bureaucracy says,... […]
Proceed with caution when chasing empty promises
In the aftermath of the Glendale City Council’s March 18th workshop, touted by the Tohono O’Odham Nation as a victory for their proposed neighborhood casino, media headlines spoke of the beginning of “negotiations” between the Nation and the city. As a veteran of this five-year-long political and legal battle and the governor of the Gila River Indian Community, I write to offer a strong no[...]
American Friends Service Committee is incorrect on corrections
A sponsored analysis of Arizona’s sentencing policies by American Friends Service Committee (appearing in the March 14 edition Arizona Capitol Times in the “Courts and Corrections” Focus section) lacks relevant data about the state’s prison population and ignores smart, effective policies that are already in effect.
Senate Bill 1413 would diversify Arizona’s economy, make state more competitive
Arizona has an opportunity to keep building on the Arizona Comeback. We can continue to diversify our economy through strategic choices that help our state retain, expand and attract investment from industries with high wage jobs for Arizonans.
Animal care is more than a job — it’s our responsibility
My husband, children and I own and operate our 4th generation family ranch in northern Arizona. We take great pride in the well-being and quality care of our livestock. We follow best management practices consistent with the veterinarian-endorsed Beef Quality Assurance Program, including training and certification to provide the best care for our cattle. It is just the right thing to do. We have a[...]
