By Alexander Lomax Would you say that the economy has been fantastic in Arizona over the last 12 months? Of course not, because if you are reading this you must have at least a few senses at your disposal, and likely some degree of critical thinking skills. This seems to be more than can be said about Governor Ducey and … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop It’s easy to dismiss campaign-trail rhetoric, especially when it comes to political promises that are sure to come true once they are in office. That’s why it is so refreshing when voters see their local politicians turn their words into actions, especially at the beginning of their time in office. This is the case for one Surprise … Read More

It’s no secret that we preferred other candidates to new Scottsdale Mayor Dave Ortega prior to his election in November. His rhetoric was too anti-business, his track record on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve questionable and his style potentially awkward to lead one of the most dynamic cities in America.  Those concerns remain. But we also believe the 48% who didn’t … Read More

Earyn McGee, age 26, has been listed as a Forbes’ top 30 Under 30 scientists for 2021 By Valley Girl Known to many as the Lizard Lady, McGee has been spreading her knowledge in a fun but educating way that has connected with hundred of people of all ages. Now as a graduate student from the University of Arizona, Lizard … Read More

by Shea Lincoln While Fox News may be suffering from a ratings slump because of the election, that’s not the case for longtime conservative outlet KFYI. Leading up to the election, it enjoyed a ratings surge as did most conservative media. But unlike Fox News, that surge continued past Election Day. After years of being outside the top 10 in … Read More

Staff Report –  A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week. Guest Editorial: From Tim Mooney, Arizona GOP Political Consultant via Facebook I have dedicated my professional life to trying to make America “a more perfect union.” I’ve worked in elections in almost every state. Been part of electing nearly 100 members … Read More

By Don Henninger, The SCOTT Perspective We don’t need any reminders about how valuable steady, sustainable, sensible leadership is in our country, from the national to the local levels. In Scottsdale, we’re fortunate to have a good leader in city manager Jim Thompson. I caught up with him just a few days before the city’s new mayor and three councilors … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop Just when you thought things couldn’t get any uglier for Arizona’s Republican Party. The battle for the party’s soul rages on – a Republican Civil War. The events that occurred on January 6th on the US Capitol Steps isn’t just a significant moment in our history. It’s a distinct line in the sand for Republicans between the … Read More

The most learned member about hotel issues on either the Town of Paradise Valley’s Planning Commission or Town Council calls the proposed supersizing of the old SmokeTree Resort property “motel-style.” The respected Planning Commission rejected the developer’s requests. The plan appears to be the densest ever proposed in the community’s history. It appears to violate Paradise Valley’s popular General Plan. … Read More