We’ve made tremendous progress in the way we diagnose and treat cancer. But to leverage this progress, Arizona legislators should take advantage of these opportunities to pass evidence-based laws and support policies that are proven to save lives and money.
Read More »Curbing regulatory overreach was dominant theme of 2016 session
Arizona’s small business owners appreciate the exemplary leadership of House Speaker David Gowan of Sierra Vista, President Biggs and Governor Ducey. They have truly set a new, very high standard for enacting free market and small government public policy.
Read More »McKay says order to ‘stop assigning cases’ not a change in policy 
Department of Child Safety Director Greg McKay said a message to his staff in which he stated that certain child abuse cases would go unassigned was meant to inspire but was not a policy change.
Read More »Federal, state laws at odds on lobbyist political contributions 
To curtail the inappropriate influence of money in politics, Arizona law prohibits lobbyists from contributing to lawmakers’ campaign committees while the Legislature is in session.
Read More »Medical marijuana businesses worry about legalization legislation 
Phoenix Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego’s proposed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona has some in the medical marijuana industry worried about losing their businesses.
Read More »School freeze – Educators push for delay in test repercussions 
Arizona public schools would get a one-year freeze on consequences from a new high-stakes learning test under legislation the state Department of Education plans to offer during the next session.
Read More »Packing a big punch from a small office 
Hours before energy regulators approved a small surcharge on residential solar this month, the head of a little-known consumer advocacy group played wingman to the solar industry’s lawyer.
Read More »Latino group to file counter suit in MCCCD tuition case 
A Latino legal civil rights organization plans to file a counter suit against the state in its legal challenge to Maricopa County Community College District’s policy of granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants.
Read More »Empowerment Scholarship Account program generates controversy
Max Ashton is a senior at Brophy College Preparatory with a 4.0 grade point average. He is also blind.
Read More »Report: Arizona saw nation’s largest in-state tuition hikes
Arizona’s four-year public universities had the nation’s largest in-state tuition and fees increase over the past five years, according the nonprofit organization that oversees the SAT.
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