An otherwise solid State of the Union address is marred by an act of vainglory.
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.
Dems say Obamacare isn’t working
The silent premise behind “Medicare for All” is that Obamacare has been a bust.
Trump lens distorts reality for friends and foes alike
For opponents, it’s the Stone indictment. For supporters, how badly Trump mishandled the shutdown politics.
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.
Get E-Verify into the budget game
A wall for Dreamers deal is going nowhere. An E-Verify for Dreamers deal might not fare any better. But it would be worth a try.
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.
How Dems can score big for K-12 education
Ducey has proposed a significant increase for K-12 education, above inflation funding. But there is room for more.