OPINION — For me, the Arizona Legislative District 27 races are very vital to the future of my neighborhood and state. I’m a retired public-school educator (high school English teacher and guidance counselor. I have a vested interest in education due to my grandkids, but also considering the effect public schools has on our community and quality of life. more

OPINION — Ted Blank’s recent opinion says the Constitution requires religious neutrality. Fair enough. But he then turns that principle into something much broader: public life itself must be … more

OPINION — Public education has many people doing important work out of sight. I met one recently at Casteel High School after taking junior high students into the library to find books they might want to read. That sounds simple until you are standing next to a student who has no idea where to begin. more

OPINION — The opinion pages have been busy this election — and the pattern is impossible to ignore. Residents who support Barry Graham and Michelle Ugenti-Rita — or the many who have … more

OPINION — I want my children to grow up in a world where products marketed to them are safe, honestly labeled and held to meaningful standards. I also want lawmakers to address emerging threats before they become public health crises. That is why we must have an honest conversation about the growing market for synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine products and why simply banning kratom is the wrong solution. more

Now that primary wins have been decided, what issues will you be considering ahead of the general election in November? more

By G. Patrick O’Brien University of Tampa A grassroots revolt against automated license plate readers has gained momentum across the United States. Automated license plate readers are … more

OPINION — We submitted, for a nice refund, our e-file on April 2. In May, the IRS asked us to be verified. We did. Online it shows that they received our forms. It does not progress past received. more

OPINION — What I can see today is not what I saw yesterday, and it will not be what I see tomorrow. That is the reality of living with retinitis pigmentosa: constant change and the need to adapt in a world not built with blind people in mind. Yet, with the little vision I have, I see systems and attitudes stuck in the past. more

Delaware is only 60,000 voters away from having those who are unaffiliated as its largest voting bloc, second to the Democratic Party. However, the state still has closed primaries, preventing about 270,000 individuals from voting until the general election. On Sept. 10, the nonprofit Open Primaries, advocates and state Rep. Mike Smith discussed why they believe this should be changed. more

For millions of American families, sleepaway camps, travel leagues, and organized sports programs during... more

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor answers questions about Social Security. more

OPINION — In these pages it was asserted that golf, among other Arizona water users, should have “real limits” and golf course “caps” imposed. Yes, it certainly should. In 1980, now 46 … more

OPINION — Arizona earned its title as a national leader in data center development through smart, innovation-focused policies, a highly skilled workforce and union members who have proven they can build some of the most advanced infrastructure in the world. However, the Legislature’s three-year moratorium on data center tax incentives now risks the very momentum making Arizona one of the country’s greatest labor success stories. more

OPINION — Arizona workers deserve more than a “right to work.” They deserve the ability to bargain from a position of strength. more

OPINION — Dr. Jennifer Johnson is the union-backed, Menzel-aligned progressive candidate for the SUSD Governing Board in the 2026 election. A career educator, she campaigns on the slogan … more

I am writing as a concerned resident of the city of Dover and would like to express my growing frustration that violent crime remains a serious and visible problem in our community and that I have not seen a clear, coordinated response from the mayor and Dover police chief. more

OPINION — Recovery on its own can mean a lot of things. Recovery after an injury. Recovery after a heartbreaking loss. Recovery after a bad flu. But this September, we’re acknowledging substance use recovery — a reality for millions of Americans and thousands of Arizonans. more

OPINION — For the past 12 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving our community on the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board. As I reflect on those years, I am incredibly grateful for the students, parents, teachers, staff, community members and local leaders who have supported and encouraged me along the way. more

OPINION — I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to Arizona Fire & Medical Authority for the care, professionalism, kindness and prompt response to my recent emergency. more