Arizona Legislative District (LD) 17 resident Edgar Soto has devoted his life to service, first as a Marine, then as an educator, coach, and mentor. Now he would like to take that commitment to service to the Arizona State Senate as LD 17’s new Senator in January 2027. A battleground district that includes parts of … Read more
Pima County Supervisor Matt Heinz said the county should pursue high-paying jobs tied to Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry — but only with firm protections for water, transparency and residents facing rising utility costs. Speaking at yesterday’s meeting of Democrats of Greater Tucson, Heinz also: “We can’t just accept” development without scrutiny, Heinz said. “We have … Read more
In Donald Trump’s reality, EPA probably no longer stands for the Environmental Protection Agency. In his science-denying mind, it probably means the Environmental Punishment, Purge, or Plunder Agency because that is what he and his climate change-rejecting allies have been doing since coming back to power. In the latest move to make life sicker, more … Read more
The following is an opinion piece written by Ashley Harder, a Phoenix business owner, community leader and historic-preservation advocate. She is a candidate for Phoenix City Council District 4. Please submit comments at yourvalley.net/letters or email them to AzOpinions@iniusa.org. Phoenix has a strong economy. It’s at risk of drying up with long-term water cuts and … Read more
Democratic candidates Jonathan Hill and Clara Pratte accused the Arizona Corporation Commission, which regulates utility prices, of ignoring struggling electric ratepayers, mishandling data-center growth and retreating from renewable energy. Republican Commissioner Kevin Thompson defended his record of approving a 10% TEP rate increase in 2023 and an 8% APS rate increase approved in 2024. His … Read more