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Arizona loses if we punish judges for abortion ruling

It is time for Arizona to rethink retention elections of judges. The issue gained urgency this week following the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision...

11.04.2024 4

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Republicans must give voters a better abortion choice

09.04.2024 6

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Punish fentanyl dealers but not with mandatory sentences

A good deal of fanfare accompanied Gov. Katie Hobbs’ signing of a law on Wednesday that increases prison time for fentanyl dealers. Law enforcement...

07.04.2024 7

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Ex-prisons chief was in an armed standoff. He got off easy

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has been a steady and solid officeholder in a high-profile role. She brought stability to the office...

05.04.2024 7

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UA president has a growing credibility problem

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29.03.2024 4

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Tone down the drama about Arizona election threats

We don’t go for long these days without dire warnings of democracy at stake in the 2024 elections. That includes threats of harm against state and...

26.03.2024 7

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Going after Gilbert Goons as a gang easier said than done

Gilbert Police raised expectations when they announced in early January that authorities were exploring to classify the Gilbert Goons as a criminal...

15.03.2024 5

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Replacing Leezah Sun is taking long. Who's to blame?

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20.02.2024 4

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Answer this question before we ban 'defunding police'

Among the latest responses to the “Defund the Police” movement is a bill that forbids Arizona cities and towns to reduce their police budget from...

15.02.2024 2

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The (only) good news in Phoenix's police oversight fight

A most optimistic take on Roger Smith’s raging resignation is Phoenix’s opportunity to advance more smoothly the police oversight office he led....

13.02.2024 9

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Bill would force another election if few voters show up

A low turnout in an election is undoubtedly uninspiring. Should it also be invalid? An election bill sponsored by state Sen. John Kavanagh...

07.02.2024 2

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Maybe Phoenix isn't really able to police its own police

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of the column gave incorrect information about the position of attorney for the Office of...

03.02.2024 10

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UA made a go-for-broke play — and broke the university

A risky move with a big payoff invites second-guessing when things go spectacularly wrong. Just ask Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell. Outside of the...

31.01.2024 5

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Sam Huang is a moderate, which shuts him out of politics

Supporters of an open primaries ballot initiative contend that independents and moderates get sidelined by partisan primaries that determine which...

19.01.2024 2

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Ruling takes choice away from No Labels Party voters

The nascent No Labels Party, which maintains its only interest is to possibly put forth a presidential ticket in November’s general election, has...

17.01.2024 2

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Phoenix's new wage law should be tested in court

Phoenix City Council's passage of a prevailing wage ordinance on Tuesday was a welcome decision. If for no other reason, to settle the issue whether...

11.01.2024 4

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How we know 'Gilbert Goons' could be in serious trouble

If Gilbert Police were slow to get serious on the thuggery of the Gilbert Goons, then the latest revelation on the investigation indicates the...

09.01.2024 3

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Voters who don't regularly vote really bother the GOP

For being the part of the electorate that politicians can’t count on, infrequent voters continue to get a lot of unwelcome attention from state...

09.01.2024 4

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This loss is really a win for open primaries initiative

20.12.2023 3

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Is Phoenix Police broken? 3 key questions to ask

12.12.2023 7

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Maybe Phoenix should just hold exclusive elections?

There’s good reason why cities should avoid holding special elections, especially bond measures. They’re the equivalent of a concert featuring an...

08.11.2023 4

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Sheriff Penzone couldn't stop racial bias. Who can?

Sheriff Paul Penzone surprised many earlier this month by deciding to step down a year before his second term ends. He telegraphed at the press...

26.10.2023 2

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Why No Labels may be facing an uphill battle in court

The No Labels Party is doubling down on the contention that it has the right to block people from running in a state primary election it doesn’t...

24.10.2023 2

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Why does Phoenix have special elections when few vote?

The $500 million Phoenix bond election underway leaves something to be desired. Not because of its worthiness. An overwhelming majority of the...

17.10.2023 3

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Beating Sheriff Joe was easy. Undoing his legacy was not

In the end, Paul Penzone could not overcome the legacy of the man he toppled. Penzone, the Maricopa County sheriff, announced on Monday — to the...

04.10.2023 2

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No Labels wants no state primary or candidates. Too bad

No Labels Party officials' assertion that it doesn't have to reveal its donors in Arizona remains an open question. Their insistence that the party...

30.09.2023 2

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Phoenix's vacation rental law has 1 thing going for it

Phoenix’s new ordinance on short-term rentals fails to address the most serious problems — in no small part because state law handcuffs...

29.09.2023 1

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How harsh will Phoenix get on homeless lawbreakers?

In imposing a November deadline to demolish the homeless encampment known as “The Zone,” a judge laid into Phoenix for letting conditions spiral...

28.09.2023 3

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Hobbs and Toma are acting like children over vouchers

The kerfuffle between Gov. Katie Hobbs and House Speaker Ben Toma over a bipartisan legislative committee examining school voucher expansion must have...

22.09.2023 3

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Phoenix's 'tough' vacation rental law is still toothless

Phoenix on Wednesday adopted the toughest ordinance possible to address vacation rentals. But even as City Council members debated the ordinance, the...

21.09.2023 4

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Can a campground really stop homelessness in 'The Zone'?

Phoenix this summer set in motion its short-term solution to the sprawling central city homeless encampment known as “The Zone.” Convincing folks...

20.09.2023 2

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Why does this vacant supervisor seat have so few takers?

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14.09.2023 3

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Why Phoenix's short term casita rental ban won't matter

Seven years after Arizona unconditionally rolled out the welcome mat, short-term rentals still haunt the psyche of many neighborhood and housing...

12.09.2023 5

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