The immediate obstacle to doing something is the paucity of ideas that would actually work.
Medicaid argument needs revamping
In challenging the constitutionality of the Medicaid expansion, the Goldwater Institute bet too much on the argument that the hospital assessment was a tax.
Phoenix losing political legitimacy
A true political consensus isn’t built on low-turnout results.
A grand compromise on education funding
Legislative critics aren’t playing fair, but there’s a reasonable way out on the education funding impasse. Here’s how.
Tempe election proposal’s false promise
While a campaign public finance option is worthwhile, it won’t curb interest group influence.
Get this economy back to fundamentals
Why the stock market selloff is a reason for the Fed to increase interest rates.
Pot tax estimate seems a tad high
Regardless, the earmarked funds for education won’t do much.
Arizona’s education future: tough test, lousy results, no consequences
The state Board of Education has already abandoned accountability through testing.
Flake’s unpersuasive argument against Iran deal
What everyone is overlooking: An effective sanctions regimen against Iran is already dead.
The honorable anti-illegal immigration platform
The GOP political center of gravity opposes legalization.