The Democrat enclave of Tucson is getting help from largely Republican Prescott in its fight with the Arizona Legislature and Attorney General Mark Brnovich about when cities can have their local elections.
Read More »In surprise, Quang Nguyen leads crowded House race in LD1 
Quang Nguyen and former lawmaker Judy Burges are rising to the top of a packed Republican House primary for two open seats in the Prescott-centric Legislative District 1.
Read More »Historic Hometown Redevelopment Districts can boost rural economic growth
Boosting rural economic growth has been the holy grail of state economic development planning in Arizona, often with less-than-stellar results. However, based on lessons from other historic redevelopment in Arizona, the key is the historic buildings and infrastructure themselves.
Read More »Let’s harness the power of free-markets to find conservation, environmental solutions
It is understood that mandates and big-government solutions originating in Washington, D.C. may not work for our western state, and therefore, we challenge ourselves, and those around us, to harness the power of free-markets to find long-term solutions.
Read More »In defense of Rep. David Stringer of Prescott
The act of calling on David Stringer by the Prescott City Council to resign his elected seat in the Arizona House of Representatives was grossly disproportionate to the true facts of the matter, as well as far outside the council’s legitimate role and powers.
Read More »Ducey threatens veto of water bill that ignores his principles
Gov. Doug Ducey threatened Tuesday to veto any drought contingency plan that does not equitably divide up the pain of Arizona having less water in 2020 and eventually leads to lower water use in the state.
Read More »2nd straight year of calls for a lawmaker’s ouster
For the second year in a row, the House hovers on the edge of moral turmoil and the potential ouster of a member.
Read More »Racially-charged comments lead to Stringer’s removal as criminal justice reform committee chairman 
Rep. David Stringer on Friday was stripped of his chairmanship of the House Sentencing and Recidivism Reform Committee after again making inflammatory comments about race and immigration.
Read More »Stringer survives controversy 
Rep. David Stringer appears to have emerged unscathed following controversy over comments he made about race and immigration earlier this summer.
Read More »Nick Ponder: Man about cities and towns and lobbying 
Nick Ponder, the new legislative director at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, said his goal is to reintroduce the organization to the Capitol community.
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