Next year’s state budget depends on a huge surplus from this year. The coronavirus will likely shrink that, requiring recalculation.
Category Archives: State and local
Putting SB 1070 into proper perspective
Based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, if the constitutionality of the much maligned immigration bill were before the current court, it might be mostly upheld rather than mostly struck down.
Worst part of coronavirus is the reaction
The coronavirus appears to present the kind of health risk advanced societies take in stride. That’s not what’s happening.
Are there really any moderate Democratic candidates?
The supposed moderates don’t really disagree with Sanders’ vision of turning the United States into a European-style social democracy. Just the pace of the movement.
Biggs attacks the voters Trump will need
In Arizona, Trump will need votes from center-right voters who don’t like him. So, why is Andy Biggs saying they are as big of a problem as socialists?
Let community colleges offer four-year degrees
Of all the bills making their way through the Legislature, this one has the most potential to improve the trajectory of the state.
The case for appointed Corporation Commissioners
Appointees with relevant expertise will provide better oversight of monopoly providers than politicians elected in low-visibility campaigns.
Unintended consequences of the firefigher cancer bill
If lawmakers want to make sure that firefighters who get cancer aren’t left in a lurch, there’s a better way than putting the entire cost on the workers’ comp system.
How the Legislature could protect those with preexisting conditions
The bill to give AG Mark Brnovich political cover over his lawsuit to strike down Obamacare is an empty gesture. But there is something meaningful the legislature could do.
APS makes the case for competitive electricity markets
Captive ratepayers shouldn’t have to cover its recently announced big bet on solar.