Rather than trying to solve the Middle East’s problems, perhaps the United States should try to limit their effect on us.
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Property rights should include control of vegetation
Legislation restricting the ability of cities to mandate salvaging native plants and micromanaging landscaping isn’t overreach.
This wasn’t a budget on which Ducey ran
During the campaign, Ducey avoided specifics as though they were a form of leprosy.
GOP lawmakers should revolt against budget process
Most of the Legislature shouldn’t be bit players on the most important and fundamental governing decision.
State budget falls short of sustainable balance
Despite claims, there are too many wishes and prayers to declare the state budget structurally balanced.
Redistricting scrum in the offing?
Supreme Court justices didn’t laugh at the claim by legislators that they get to draw congressional district maps.
A bad deal with Iran may be better than no deal
Despite Netanyahu, a bid for time with a bad deal may be the best option regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
Ducey sneaks in his wait-list proposal
A change this fundamental, including getting the state into the loan guarantee business, shouldn’t be enacted through a footnote.
Salmon goes round a tea-party bend
The impasse over funding the Department of Homeland Security wasn’t a test of political fortitude. It was a test of political intelligence.
Try not to worry about Valley’s housing industry
The Valley’s economy isn’t driven by housing and it will recover when it recovers.