Arizona can keep the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. But that only solves 1 problem | Opinion

Op-Ed from Supervisor Thomas Galvin, Reposted from the Arizona Republic Arizona has reached a pivotal moment in how we manage our professional sports infrastructure. Key stakeholders involved in the debate over the Arizona Diamondbacks’ future in downtown Phoenix are scheduled to meet this week to discuss legislation to fund stadium improvements. Read the full article here

Scottsdale Gets Some Certainty with New Permanent Hires

By Alexander Lomax Having “interim” or “working” before the job title of many of your employees is never a great sign, at least in the long run. It implies too much change and not enough certainty and experience. This was precisely where the city of Scottsdale had found itself recently, typifying a few month period of relative tumult. The city … Read More

Cam Skattebo’s Next Phase: the Talented Arizona State Star Enters the NFL

Last weekend the NFL Draft was held; it’s like Christmas morning for NFL general managers and football fans, but for college players it’s a truly transformative moment. It’s when their lifelong dreams are fulfilled and their lives are changed. One of the players for whom this is true is Cam Skattebo, the star Arizona State running back who tore up … Read More

Arizona Again Becoming a Center for New Businesses with New Development

There has been much ado about President Trump’s tariff announcement a few weeks back. Putting it charitably, it has been…rocky…but lost in all of the partisan bickering is the reality that there is now an incentive to onshore business operations. Whether or not it’s worth it is a subject for an economics blog, but the reality is that some multinational … Read More

The Official Death of Hope: the Phoenix Suns are in Purgatory without a Coach

Last season started with so much promise for the Phoenix Suns: the dynamic trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal was the sort of collection of talent that had people speculating about a deep playoff run, and new coach Mike Budenholzer offered the promise of a fresh approach with this talent. But after one season, that promise is … Read More

An End of an Era: When a Taco Bell is More Than Just a Taco Bell

Taco Bell: the fast-food joint that while may be considered authentic Mexican food in a state like Nebraska, is much maligned in a state like Arizona, where actual Mexicans live and can make actual Mexican food. Yes, it may be a bit of a joke in our state, but one particular location in Scottsdale has been more than just a … Read More