By Scottsdale Pinetop It only seems like yesterday when Arizona’s Republican governor, Jan Brewer, signed the state’s notorious anti-immigrant bill, S.B. 1070, into law in 2010. And while most of the law was thrown out by the U.S. Supreme Court in Arizona v. US (2012), it became the foundation of the Republican Party’s stance on immigration. Fast forward eight years, … Read More
Sal DiCiccio & Sam Stone: Fighting for You!
by Sal DiCiccio Friends, As many of you know, unlike the rest of the world, for governments the year ends on June 30th, and a new year begins July 1st. It’s been a long year, and while our country may be in the midst of the worst internal conflict and strife we’ve seen since the 1960s, here in Phoenix – … Read More
Exerpts From The Wall Street Journal: Kavanaugh Is A Mentor To Women #HeToo
By Amy Chua The Wall Street Journal July 12, 2018 Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s jurisprudence will appropriately be dissected in the months ahead. I’d like to speak to a less well-known side of the Supreme Court nominee: his role as a mentor for young lawyers, particularly women. The qualities he exhibits with his clerks may provide important evidence about the kind … Read More
Irascible vs. Intuition
Bob Littlefield meet Kathy Littlefield. The former served for many years on the Scottsdale City Council before term limits prompted him to run for the Arizona State Legislature. But he lost in the 2014 Republican primary to Jay Lawrence. And then Bob decided he wanted to become Mayor, running against popular incumbent Jim Lane while his wife, Kathy, served on … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale’s Public Art Gets The Recognition It Deserves
By Scottsdale Pinetop Standing 12 feet high in the middle of the beautiful Scottsdale Civic Center Mall is a memorable work of public art: Robert Indiana’s LOVE sculpture. The LOVE statue is whimsical, bold, somber and subtle all at once, and it’s an essential part of the local public art scene. The statue stands as a testament to Scottsdale’s long-standing … Read More
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey: Calls to abolish ICE are wrong and reckless
By Governor Doug Ducey (Originally published in USA Today) In border communities, law enforcement agencies like ICE aren’t the enemy: they’re a lifeline. For us, border security is national security. In 2002, following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Democrats and Republicans alike came together to enhance our national security and provide the tools to law enforcement to do everything in … Read More
Guest Editorial: #ScottsdaleToo
By Scottsdale Pinetop From the Women’s March in January 2017 to the #MeToo movement online, women have become a physical and a digital force to be reckoned with. In the past year, women have felt more empowered than ever to speak up, demand equality, and support each other. That’s why is it so disappointing when women are still too often overlooked for their accomplishments. … Read More
Statement by Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio
Phoenix is closing on the downtown Sheraton sale, remember that the real loss to taxpayers is $252 Million. The politicians and government staff who pushed this hotel are now forcing the public to pay for their mistakes. I have submitted a public information request to the city manager demanding the names of each and every person– politicians and government staff … Read More
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Puts Brakes On Solar Meltdown?
It was compromise and gradualism that helped the solar industry and Arizona Public Service reach a truce that preserved rooftop solar for the APS coverage area. After all, strong utilities and strong solar are in Arizona’s best interests. Now, Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin seems to be a voice of reason that could deliver likewise as Tucson Electric Power seeks an … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale May Lose Its Lizards
By Scottsdale Pinetop Scottsdale is an arts community – from the galleries that line Old Town Scottsdale to the horse statue that welcomes guests into WestWorld. Each community art project is a unique addition to the landscape and a celebration of Scottsdale’s identity. In a place that embraces innovation and creativity, it is no wonder that Scottsdale’s freeways reflect these … Read More