Thanks to the inept policy decisions of the Doug Ducey Gubernatorial Administration, the Saudi Arabian agricultural firm, Fondomonte, is still legally allowed to pump as much water (free of charge) as it can so they can grow alfalfa in Salome, Arizona to ship to their nation and feed its livestock. Apparently, the Ducey team did … Read more
This last week of May 15, 2023, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes teamed up at a press conference with Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community President Martin Harvier, AHCCCS Director Carmen Heredia, representatives from 13 tribal nations, and law enforcement to announce actions against over 100 vendors that have engaged in fraudulent … Read more
Imagine an opportunity for the homeless or new residents in Arizona to be able to live in an affordable transition residence before settling in a permanent setting. Furthermore, imagine these houses, small office spaces, or housing recreation rooms to be fully sustainable, powered by lithium battery solar panels and equipped with bathroom toilet units that … Read more
Although the real total costs will likely never be known, the Arizona Republic reported yesterday that Governor Ducey’s five-month effort to close gaps along the U.S.-Mexico border with shipping containers will cost Arizona taxpayers more than $200 million. I’m not writing to debate the wisdom of Ducey’s actions, (okay, just for a second, it was … Read more
In a call for Arizonans and their public servants “to work together to make a significant impact in the lives and communities of this state today and for years to come by lowering costs and investing in public education, securing our water future, tackling the affordable housing crisis, and other real issues that are holding … Read more