OPINION — In response to the recent letter thanking Abe Hamadeh for his support of the One Big Beautiful Bill, I’m not thanking him for these 10 things: more

OPINION — The decisions we make today shape the way Tempe grows tomorrow. Good stewardship means making thoughtful choices about how we use our resources to strengthen our community today while preparing it for the challenges ahead. Proposition 424 is an opportunity to put that principle into practice. more

On Sept. 28, the Philadelphia 76ers announced a multiyear partnership and jersey patch deal with Bloom Energy. Good for the Sixers. NBA jersey patches don’t come cheap, and Bloom obviously has the money to spend on one. more

Gov. Matt Meyer recently vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have limited the power of governors to declare and maintain a state of emergency. He found fault with a provision that would have allowed the legislature to amend or terminate a state of emergency that had lasted more than 180 days, calling it “unconstitutional.” Do you agree with Meyer? Should the durations of these emergency periods be changed? more

OPINION — On Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., the United States’ men’s soccer team will play Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. On paper, it is a friendly. Nobody in my family has ever used that word for this game. Mexico can lose to the United States in almost any sport and take it well. Basketball, baseball, a bad night in the ring. We shake hands and go to dinner. Soccer is different. more

It will be of little avail to the people, that the laws are made by men of their own choice, if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood. — James Madison more

OPINION — I honestly read in disbelief that the pass-to-play athletic-eligibility floor at Dysart Unified School District is a D grade. Is that really what we want to communicate to our children and students? more

OPINION — Beginning Nov. 1, 2026, Sun City Community Assistance Network — Sun City CAN — will launch a pilot program called Treatment In Place, known as TIP, to help qualifying low‑income residents who receive non‑transport EMS visits — often falls where no hospital transport is needed but a fire department response is required. more

Veterans and supporters: Please join us for our 13th annual black tie-optional fundraising dinner from 6-9 Nov. 10 at Dover’s beautiful Modern Maturity Center. more

OPINION — I used to be a Republican. I voted for Ronald Reagan. To me, Reagan embodied the Cowboy Code of actor singer Gene Autry. The code included that the cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage. He must always tell the truth. He must help people in distress. more

OPINION — Sound public policy is defined by how revenue is raised, who bears the burden and whether spending comes with real accountability. Tempe’s Proposition 424 fails on all three counts. more

For years, the construction industry had an image problem. more

OPINION — Goodyear is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Every month we approve homes, break ground on employment sites and work to keep power and water ahead of demand. more

OPINION — You don’t need to have a child currently in a Scottsdale Unified classroom to care about who sits on our school board. As taxpayers, we certainly need to pay attention. Our public … more

When people hear the words "property tax amendment," it can sound like a conversation about numbers, budgets, and government. more

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

The anniversary of Hurricane Ian was this past week. One of the television stations devoted one entire day to the event ... more

OPINION — On behalf of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our strong support for the Scottsdale Unified School District's $375 million bond measure on the Nov. 3 … more

OPINION — SUSD wasted much of its two prior bonds ($347 million - 2010, 2016) renovating/rebuilding schools it has since closed and anticipates closing. Meanwhile, SUSD continues losing enrollment, … more

OPINION — I have a question for Paul Cahill, who wondered in a recent letter to the editor where America’s real Democrats are. ... I’ll ask: Will the real Republicans please step forward? more