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Arizona retired judges urge no vote on Prop 137
All of us who have signed this statement were appointed through merit selection and stood in retention elections. The current system works; it strikes the right balance between judicial independence and accountability.Â
Get Ready for Soaring Power Bills
mericans want — and deserve — affordable, reliable power. But what they’re getting is just the opposite. Our next president will face an electricity crisis — either double down on what clearly isn’t working, or chart a new energy future shaped by the concerns and expertise of the nation’s utilities and grid operators. This shouldn’t be a tough call to make.Â
Against all odds – meet a caring politician
Who is the lady who ran for office to help her community? Who is the lady with a passion for improving the quality of life in Arizona? Who is the lady who will buck the system to do the right thing? Who is the lady with integrity? Who is the lady who truly cares about you? This amazing lady is Representative Laura Terech!
Federal Reserve proposal does not make economic sense
As an advocate for Latino homeownership, scarcity is a topic I want the Federal Reserve to keep in mind as it moves forward with a new proposal that could put mortgages out of reach.
Ban on sale of flavored tobacco products neededÂ
A ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products is needed to protect our youth and neighbors who experience health inequities from a lifetime of nicotine addiction, and consequent illness and risk of death.Â
Climate resilience demands healthy forestsÂ
Now, more than ever, we need to manage our forests actively to make them able to withstand the conditions we are facing.
Successor to Prop 123 needed to preserve K-12 education funding
As Proposition 123 nears the end of its 10-year lifespan, it’s time for an updated law to ensure Arizona’s investment in K-12 doesn’t diminish.
Arizona’s pro-business climate is magnet for clean energy investment, but won’t last without skilled workers
Arizona has a strong track record of attracting new business investment and job creation across a host of economic sectors, including aerospace, bioscience, financial services and technology. But this will only last if Arizona can maintain the skilled workforce needed to translate investment dollars into actual working businesses.
Starting a Phoenix business should not take 58 steps
Phoenix should look at consolidating fees and streamlining the building and zoning permit process, which can be lengthy and opaque. Aspiring restaurant owners, for example, must submit seven sets of plans with their applications. This is too much.
Medicare is stronger than ever but cost-saving measures are at risk
This year, the Medicare enrollment period opened on Oct. 15, which means millions of seniors have begun selecting their coverage for 2024. As they enroll, it’s vital that seniors in Arizona know they will see lower healthcare and prescription drug costs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year.
Businesses, student athletes should consider several factors
Contracts between businesses and student athletes for NIL-related endorsements should be crafted carefully to make sure that they conform with the numerous requirements from federal, state and school policies to make sure that they are enforceable.Â
Safety of children in schools linked to mental health supportÂ
Ensuring the safety of our children within the walls of our educational institutions is paramount. Keeping our schools safe requires more than building security. Effective school safety efforts require a multidisciplinary approach, including comprehensive mental health services. Â
