Technology has made many parts of our lives easier, but I’m increasingly concerned that, in our rush to move everything online and modernize our services, we’re leaving some of our older adults behind. more

What is a true Christian? Some people think it’s about being baptized, showing up at church... more

OPINION — Frustration with political institutions and the current state of affairs in America is running high. A Gallup report shows that confidence in most of our institutions is at a low 27%. A Pew Research poll revealed that six in 10 Americans think the country’s best days are behind us. The frustration is real, and it helps explain the otherwise inexplicable appeal of the Democratic Socialists of America. more

OPINION — Affordability has become one of the defining issues in national politics. Families are understandably concerned about the cost of housing, transportation and everyday necessities. In Arizona, those concerns have been amplified by bad decisions and policy failures from our state leaders. more

OPINION — There is one clear, obvious choice this election cycle for SUSD school board: Dr. Jennifer Johnson. Her lifelong devotion to and experience in the Arizona education community more than … more

Dave Skocik’s good letter asks this important question: “Will America become a third-world country?” Spoiler: Skocik is warning us that socialism will make us a third-world country. more

OPINION — Scottsdale was pleased to join the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s delegation to Taiwan SEMICON, the world’s leading semiconductor conference. … more

OPINION — Arizona officials love reminding us we prepared for the Colorado River crisis — banking water underground, building conservation programs, negotiating shortage agreements. Every round … more

OPINION — I disagree with Ron Moe, who recently disagreed with me and others regarding ICE as an immigration solution.  more

After reading recent headlines about Delaware’s push for solar energy, the Opinion written by Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Millsboro, about nuclear energy is much more relevant and important (“Nuclear energy task force fell short”). more

The Caesar Rodney School District Board of Education approved the submission of multiple certificates of necessity Aug. 18 in an effort to expand its footprint. The group voted 3-0 to submit requests to the state Department of Education to build a second high school, to make parking improvements to Star Hill and David E. Robinson elementary schools, and to renovate Magnolia Middle School, which opened in 2022. more

OPINION — As an elected official, I believe government has an obligation to listen to the people whose lives its decisions affect. That principle should apply just as strongly when the federal … more

OPINION — I'd like to encourage you to support and vote for Dr. Jennifer Johnson for the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board. My support and advocacy for our public schools have … more

OPINION — Councilwoman Solange Whitehead used a Scottsdale Independent column to claim Councilman Barry Graham “killed” a $250 million water-recycling program and would eventually send costs to … more

OPINION — As the mother and grandmother of twin boys who have attended Scottsdale Unified School District schools since first grade, we have seen the difference an SUSD education can make, and we … more

OPINION — Education and Tempe’s kids have been the thread running through my whole life in this community, whether I was working at Tempe Union High School District, sitting on a nonprofit board or just showing up to advocate for Tempe kids. more

OPINION — I read Delarita Ford’s front-page article: DUSD teaches voters about latest bond proposition. We have lived in Surprise for more than a decade and I believe few district propositions have been successful. more

Truthfully, it is an anniversary the country would rather not have to commemorate. more

OPINION — Decades after the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, the institutional, cultural and political landscape of the United States bears enduring scars that fundamentally reshape American life.  more

OPINION — My mom worked harder than anyone I know. She wanted a good life for us. It was a hard life — I remember the Christmas she had to pawn our gifts to pay the light bill — but she made it special for us. Now I have two kids of my own, and I want them to have every opportunity that other children have. The landscape is tough out there. more