OPINION — Gov. Katie Hobbs’ choice as her lieutenant governor was more than a politically shrewd choice. She selected a highly respected, accomplished and experienced former Mesa mayor, John Giles. more

OPINION — As a 14-year-old Basis Scottsdale freshman, I cannot yet vote. However, the Scottsdale City Council race deeply impacts my town and the future of the only place I can remember calling … more

I’m a retired journalist and CEO who has always deplored what many big national corporations... more

The title of a Reuters article dated Aug. 17 said: “Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds.” more

OPINION — Don't be misled by the city of Tempe's or the special-interest groups' campaign propaganda and misinformation regarding Proposition 424. In fiscal year 2025, Tempe firefighters received an average of $209,094 in salary, benefits and pension contributions, according to city data. Tempe police officers received $197,360, city data shows. more

We have an annoying critter—or two—in our back yard that likes to dig up things we’ve planted... more

OPINION — Arizona's 1912 Constitution electing only a governor and no lieutenant governor worked fine for over 100 years. Then political deep thinkers and special interests decided we needed more politicians to solve Arizona's problems, so they got Proposition 131 passed. more

OPINION — VetsForward — in the most aggressive posture possible — condemns the Aug. 31 act of violence at Venture-N Bar in Tucson. As a diverse coalition of military veterans who have sworn an oath to protect the Constitution and the citizens of this nation, we stand united against hate, bigotry and the systemic issues that allow these tragedies to occur. more

People want action, but no one is willing to make a change. When has a president issued pardons to family and friends for 10 years? When did a president mandate that every person take a COVID-19 shot or close his or her business or lose his or her job? more

Earlier this year, Delaware lawmakers acted to prevent patients from mistaking artificial intelligence for a healthcare professional. more

OPINION — America asks a great deal of those who wear the uniform and their families. In return, the country makes a promise: military families will have dependable access to healthcare, and that promise is called Tricare. more

OPINION — Political season is upon us, and Arizona will once again be at the tip of the national political campaign spear until November. We are a red state turning purple, with thousands of “permanent visitors” arriving every year for more sunshine and to join the economic boom. more

Strong communities are made up by the teachers who educate our children, the healthcare workers who serve our most vulnerable neighbors, the first responders who put their lives on the line to protect us and the countless workers whose dedication keeps our communities running every day. more

OPINION — September is a time when food banks and meal programs across the country shine a spotlight on a problem that never takes a month off. Food insecurity in America has reached its highest level in more than a decade, affecting more than 47 million people, including 14 million children ... the Valley is no exception. more

OPINION — Foster families make an important commitment when they open their homes to children. What is sometimes less visible, but equally important, is the difference a caring community can make by standing alongside them. more

OPINION — It was good to see some rational commentary in the last edition of the Sun City West Independent. As citizens of the world’s most powerful democracy, it is our duty to be aware of what’s really going on because of the power of our vote. We can change direction. more

Delaware will spend $2.52 billion in state taxpayer funds on public education in fiscal 2027 — 36% of the state’s entire nearly $7 billion operating budget. more

OPINION — When I read Abe Hamadeh’s recent newsletter, I see that he has been very helpful to individuals struggling with the bureaucracy (otherwise known as our hardworking, understaffed Civil Service) and supportive of the military and police. But what about the 400,000 Arizonans who lost their SNAP food benefits and those who will not be able to afford health insurance after the election because of the Big Beautiful Bill his vote helped put into law? more

OPINION — Why are our officials telling us that we are coming into a water shortage crisis and that our water rates will go up significantly to create a re-use system for our water supply (because … more

OPINION — I am a South Scottsdale resident who takes neighborhood issues, integrity and citizen input very seriously. I know, as does Raoul Zubia, that Scottsdale is a great place to raise a … more