Recent allegations of police abuse in Wilmington and Dover have reignited calls for police accountability and reform. As a former Wilmington police officer, I know firsthand the necessity of confronting egregious police abuse with speed and transparency. more

OPINION — I had a lot of disagreement with Rick Dimes' most recent letter , which paints a dark dystopian picture of progressive rule, but I want to focus on his comments regarding immigrants. … more

According to two poll results, all of Donald Trump’s second-term major efforts and actions are ending up more like failures than successes. more

OPINION — We have already seen many days of extreme heat in Phoenix. When that happens, hiking trails at Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak and three trails at South Mountain — Holbert Trail, Hau’pal Loop Trail and access to the National Trail from Pima Canyon Trailhead — are closed. more

After reading multiple news articles from different media sites and various letters published in the Daily State News, I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the lack of transparency and communication by Dover City Council and the city solicitor. more

OPINION — It’s time for all Arizonans to get serious on how we want our state government managed. After four years of Katie Hobbs, we desperately need a change. more

OPINION — I would like to correct a statement made by the journalist per this quote, "The schools being considered for closure are Copper Ridge School, Cheyenne Traditional School, Laguna Prep, … more

OPINION — National Nonprofit Day is a timely reminder to recognize the vital organizations working every day to strengthen our communities. Across Arizona, nonprofits of all sizes play an essential role in the daily lives of our citizens ... their work is critical. more

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in July that religious institutions have the absolute right to define protected confessions, exempting clergy from mandatory child-abuse reporting if deemed necessary … more

OPINION — I have never done political consulting. So, it was novel to me when a candidate in the midterms asked me what he should be worried about in 2027. I repeated what Harold Macmillan, British prime minister from 1957 to 1963, is believed to have said, “Events, dear boy, events.”  more

OPINION — After years of hearing politicians pay lip service to fighting corruption only to sell out to the highest bidder the minute they reach Washington, I can’t tell you what a breath of fresh air it is to see Congressman Abe Hamadeh of Arizona’s 8th Congressional District deliver on that promise. more

OPINION — The U-boat skipper peered through his periscope and smiled. It looked like such an easy target. And indeed, it was. Yet going after it sealed his doom while also setting in motion a series of events that made another man a hero and triggered official denial of his valor. more

OPINION — We asked Afghans to translate for our patrols, guard our bases and stand beside our troops under fire. In return, we made them a promise, in writing: Serve with us, and we will not leave you to be hunted. For a while, we kept it. more

OPINION — There is so much to consider when choosing an assisted living facility, starting with whether it offers the appropriate level of care for a loved one’s needs. Not all long-term … more

OPINION — For some, America’s 250th birthday is a chance to show their patriotism, a testament to our Founding Fathers’ wisdom, the Constitution and a democratic experiment that has persevered for more than 2 1/2 centuries. Others see it as a reckoning of unmet promises, broken covenants and one more attempt to obscure our nation’s dark history of genocide, oppression and racism. more

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

OPINION — The most-dangerous health problems often arrive without warning. Blood pressure climbs silently. Depression goes unspoken. Developmental delays go unnoticed until a child is already behind. That’s why a single appointment, a well-child visit, a primary-care check-up, a routine screening, can mean catching a problem early instead of confronting it as an emergency. But each of these outcomes depends on something easy to take for granted: having a trusted place to turn for care, regardless of your life circumstances. more

OPINION — Do you enjoy paying for boondoggles? Probably not. But like it or not, you’re paying for a big one. Councilmember Dubauskas is taking an all-expenses paid trip (expenses paid by … more

Corporate franchise income has been 30% of the state of Delaware’s income for over 30 years. more

OPINION — The future of the Colorado River continues to highlight the importance of long-term planning, responsible water management and conservation across our state. more