One of the most important things going on in Arizona politics right now is something you may not even know about. Arizona’s Citizens Clean Election Commission (CCEC) is working hard to change state election laws by proposing new rules that would sweep countless businesses under its jurisdiction in unprecedented ways. The business community has already…
Read MoreThe World Trade Organization (WTO) is on the verge of agreeing to the first significant tariff-cutting deal in 18 years. For those of you who haven’t taken Econ 101, tariffs are BAD. They raise prices and make our economy inefficient, which leads to a dead weight loss. The agreement eliminates tariffs on many new technologies.…
Read MoreThe funding of Arizona’s schools in a way that commits to equity and excellence is one of the most important policy conversations taking place today. Largely due to education reforms Arizona has seen over the last 20 years, we now have some of the best public schools in the country. The hard truth is that…
Read MoreGone are the days when college graduates enter the workforce, stay with the same company for 40 years, retire and receive their pension from the same company that employed them out of school. Companies are more efficient today than they were generations ago; this is an economic reality that millennials like me understand. With college…
Read MoreDonald Trump apparently has no capacity for embarrassment. After grabbing headlines with his ridiculous comments about Mexicans, Trump has now denigrated the service of our senior senator, John McCain. Sen. McCain, by anyone’s account, is a national hero. When you’ve been shot down over a warzone, have been held captive for over five years, and…
Read MoreHelios uses the ACT exam to find out A study from the Helios Foundation recently reported that “36 percent of working-age adults in Arizona have an associate’s degree or higher. However, by 2020, more than 65 percent of jobs will require some form of postsecondary education.” That statistic should motivate Arizona’s job-creators to get serious…
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Senator McCain filed an amendment to further ensure that federal resources can be used to expand access to high-quality schools for low-income students. This amendment reinforces Governor Ducey’s idea to create the Arizona Public School Achievement District this year. The Achievement District seeks to ensure every Arizona student has the opportunity to attend…
Read MoreIf your social media feeds are like mine they’ve been full of cheers and jeers for recent decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. One decision that may be taking up less space on Facebook and Twitter this week is Michigan v. EPA, which the Court decided on Monday and is worth a hearty…
Read MoreThe Supreme Court this term has released three opinions on laws that have implications for Arizona’s business policymaking and politics. Affordable Care Act In a 6-3 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court upheld the legality of subsidies to health insurance purchasers on both state exchanges and the federal exchange. The decision,…
Read MoreOur flight from Mexico City got in just a few hours ago, so I wanted to give you an update on the latest from our trip. Our itinerary Friday was jammed wire to wire with key meetings, while today we wrapped things up with a visit to one of Mexico’s cultural gems. What a visit…
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