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First Solar, Apple and the fatal conceit
Lessons to be learned from the serial failures of a Mesa Gateway manufacturing plant.
The DuVal campaign’s surprising lack of focus
Cold Stone Creamery attacks unlikely to move enough independents and crossover Republicans to overcome Ducey’s GOP registration and turnout advantage. But the DuVal campaign hasn’t really invested in anything else.
Goddard bets big on SB 1062
Biggest surprise of the general election season so far is the extent to which Goddard is running for secretary of state on a social issue, specifically SB 1062.
Reagan’s good idea: Move primary to June
The election calendar shouldn’t discourage contested primaries or stunt general election debates. The current one does.
Balance the damn budget
A three percent increase in state revenue shouldn’t cause a budget crisis. Quit temporizing and adopt a truly balanced and sustainable state budget.
A new county hospital: Yes, no, maybe, and … who knows?
The county hospital and clinic system is a relic, but there are reasons to keep it. Prop. 480’s price, however, is steep.
Rotellini’s animus against conviction conservatives
In making the case against Brnovich as an ideologue, Rotellini raises questions about her own ideological bias and inclusiveness.
AG debate low point of campaign season
Both candidates are well qualified, there are real issues, so why a catfight rather than a meaningful debate?
Can Ducey get more bang for the education buck?
Theoretically, a higher-performing system with the current budget should be possible. Practically, it’s a daunting task.