Ethics Panel Clears Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips

Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips has been cleared by the city’s independent ethics panel of any wrongdoing stemming from allegations he should have reported income received by a GoFundMe account, according to the Scottsdale Independent.  The inquiry looked at Phillips’ links to the group opposed to the Southbridge Two development in Old Town Scottsdale. You can read the Scottsdale Independent … Read More

Tough Words From A Rising Conservative Star

By U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Let’s fight back against the Chinese Communist Party by boycotting all products made in China. Sometimes, it might not be possible. That’s why we need to move our manufacturing back to the United States.  Friend, China caused this pandemic. They are responsible for every death and every lost job. China arrested the first doctors who … Read More

Guest Editorial: Peoria Helps Small Businesses, Restaurants; COVID-19 Efforts Need To Be Sustained, Long-Term

By Recker McDowell — The city of Peoria is hosting a virtual Second Saturday event on May 9th to help promote small businesses as well as local restaurants, musicians, and artists. Residents and business owners can attend the event at www.facebook.com/Peorias2ndSaturdays. Local business and entrepreneurs are being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the type of event all … Read More

Scott Moore: Strong, Steady Leadership in Trying Times

Dear Fellow Paradise Valley Resident: As your former Vice Mayor and current Paradise Valley Town Council member, I’m excited to announce my run for re-election. Born in Phoenix, my current home in Paradise Valley is just a couple miles away from where I grew up. I have raised my family in Paradise Valley and cherish our Town’s unique values. In … Read More

The Sweet Lyrics of SkySong

Once upon a time it was the site of a beloved mall.  Then voters directed the City Council to create a next generation mixed-use development anchored by a sports arena.  When that was fumbled a less imaginative Walmart Supercenter-centric retail plan was put forth. But progress was not made at the southeast corner of Scottsdale and McDowell Roads until a … Read More

Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists

PHOENIX — Following continued positive data trends, Governor Doug Ducey today (May 4th) announced the next steps Arizona will take to gradually reenergize the economy. The Governor issued an Executive Order allowing cosmetologists and barber shops to resume appointment-based services this Friday, May 8 and restaurants and coffee shops to resume dine-in services with physical distancing measures on Monday, May 11. The … Read More

Optimism Grows for Economic Outlook Amidst Reopenings

Coronavirus Tracking Update  As Americans begin a new month fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the Firehouse Strategies and 0ptimus Analytics coronavirus tracking survey shows public outlook on the economy growing more optimistic. The number of Americans who believe the US economy will get worse over the next month has decreased from 54% last month to 43%. Our numbers also show the … Read More

Open Letter to Governor Ducey on Extending Shutdown Nightmare

By Arizona Free Enterprise Club — Dear Governor Ducey: As a free market organization that represents entrepreneurs, job creators and hardworking taxpayers throughout the state, the Free Enterprise Club has defended many of the actions that you have taken to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Dealing with a crisis in real time is always going to be difficult, especially when information … Read More

Atta Boy

Friends don’t let friends drive drunk. And friends shouldn’t let friends govern by groupthink. Over the years Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane have been very close. Speeches at States of City.  Appearances at each other’s campaign fundraisers.  Ideological allies. So, it must have been difficult for Lane to criticize the Governor’s recent extension of his stay … Read More