OPINION  — We often look to governors and members of Congress to define elected leadership. But the truth is, residents’ lives are shaped every day at the local level where decisions … more

OPINION — I heartily concur with Anne Whitmore’s letter, “Why is Abe Hamadeh defending the Tate brothers?” concerning our representative’s strange championing of Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face 59 criminal charges of sexual assault in the U.K. more

OPINION — After taking a brief break in July, I am excited to reconnect with you and share the latest news and updates from our community. more

OPINION — Body-worn camera videos and surveillance footage of the July 19 incident on Mill Avenue tell a far different story than the snippet of video posted to Facebook. more

OPINION — When people think about financial planning, they usually think about numbers. Retirement balances, investment returns, college savings goals and market performance tend to dominate the conversation. Families spend years building financial security, carefully setting aside resources intended to support loved ones and create a lasting legacy. more

The late-July nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia announced by the Trump administration is not only suspect in its motives but dangerous in its potential. The proposal is a loser in any circumstance but is all the more shocking in its middle-of-a-hot-war timing. more

OPINION — Peggy Roberts’ recent opinion piece criticized the town council's decision regarding the proposed solar carport project at the Community Center, framing the vote as an ideological … more

OPINION — Each year, thousands of Arizonans experience sudden cardiac arrest, with the vast majority happening outside of a hospital setting. When the heart stops, blood flow to the brain is cut off, and every minute without cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival. Too often, the outcome depends on whether a bystander knows CPR and whether an automated external defibrillator is nearby. more

OPINION — As students across SUSD prepare to begin the school year, hundreds will walk into unfamiliar buildings, meet new teachers, learn new routines and try to find their place in new schools. … more

Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings. more

What if Florida's farms, forests, wetlands, and working lands were compensated for the services they already provide ... more

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

OPINION — This next segment of Recreation Centers of Sun City West shell game budgeting is titled “fun with numbers.” more

OPINION — Thank you for taking the time to stay connected with what's happening in Surprise. more

Kathy Jennings is the right person at the right time to serve as our attorney general. This was clear after watching the recent Candidates’ Forum sponsored by the Delaware Democratic Party. more

Recently, I reviewed Swing Left Maricopa County’s schedule of online events. I emailed and asked why there was no event featuring Bernadette Greene-Placentia. The response was revealing: “We … more

In just 37 days, our community did something amazing. Despite a massive misinformation campaign by Mayor Randy Taylor using taxpayer resources, such as the city’s Facebook and other official … more

I am struck by the glaring difference between the headline from the White House that says, “Welcome to the Golden Age; Sign up for news and updates from the Trump White House,” and the following recent quote from economist Paul Krugman: “I don’t see a golden age. I see an America that has become an ineffectual bully, sicker, poorer, and riven by political extremism, with no friends anywhere in the world” (Substack, July 22). more

Seventy-nine percent of voters — including 78% of independents — support better access to coverage for Alzheimer’s detection and treatment, according to a poll released in May. Eighty-nine percent say coverage restrictions from Medicare and private insurers are blocking patients from getting the drugs that their doctors want to slow the disease. An equal number worry that doctors avoid Alzheimer’s tests and treatments because insurers might not cover them. They are right to worry. more

If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably seen the ads. more