The two-party system locks out candidates whom voters might prefer.
Category Archives: State and local
Phoenix mayor’s race an intramural game
Neither Gallego nor Valenzuela is likely to shake up city hall, which needs it.
Brnovich doesn’t understand charter schools
He wants to require charters to segregate public and private funds. But, provided services are rendered, all charter school funds are private money.
Why is Grand Canyon University excluded from Ducey’s Teachers Academy?
GCU has a well-regarded teacher training program. If the purpose is to produce and retain more teachers, it should be included.
DCP isn’t an example of Arizona doing water right
The feds are jerking the state’s chain. But there isn’t any meaningful conservation in the state’s implementation plan.
On tax conformity, enact Plan B
Ducey made a mess of Arizona’s tax filing season. He shouldn’t stand in the way of GOP lawmakers cleaning it up.
A troubling detail in the Suns deal
What put the deal over the top wasn’t concessions for taxpayers, but side deals with council members.
Ward election as GOP party chief largely meaningless
In the modern era, candidates, not party officials, define a political party. And candidates can work around the party if necessary.
No tax increase for higher ed
Sen. Allen’s one penny sales tax does too little for K-12 education. And higher ed should compete for more funding from existing tax sources through the legislative appropriations process.
Ducey reveals himself in matters big and small
Proposals to increase funding for an economic development slush fund and performance pay for schools reveal a lot.