If the Legislature is a dead end for even modest and sensible reforms, a far-reaching ballot initiative may erupt.
Don’t make it a new ‘cold war’ with China
China isn’t a new Soviet Union. But the United States should insulate ourselves against its influence by limiting access to our markets.
The state budget was unconstitutionally enacted
The various budget reconciliation bills blatantly violate the state Constitution’s one-subject requirement.
The state budget is balanced. Or is it?
The state will spend more than it anticipates receiving in taxes. How is that balanced?
Senate should make it dreamers + asylum reform
The House passage of legal status for dreamers gives Senate Republicans an opportunity, both politically and substantively.
A constructive way to rein in Trump
Impeachment is a partisan dead end. Restoring congressional authority could attract some bipartisan support.
Lawmakers did the right thing on tax conformity
For individuals, increased simplicity was the chief benefit of the Trump tax reform. Legislators also made that the chief benefit in conforming state law to the federal changes.
State budget notes: A missed opportunity, but lots of spending
If Republicans are going to throw a spending party, there’s no reason not to invite the Democrats.
Stanton brags about a $3.5 billion bad idea
Local projects should be funded by local taxpayers, with local political accountability.
McSally wants to keep the federal government in the electricity business
The Trump administration wants to get the federal government out of the electricity business, but McSally says no.