Many of us remember Bob Schuster as an editor for the East Valley Tribune. Bob is retired, but he is offering some sage advice to the current generation of writers and editors at the Arizona Republic. In a letter to the editor, Bob takes the Republic to task for the way it is covering the school choice issue and an … Read More
Unfortunate: Multiple Race Loser Looks To Hurt GOP Again
Race Already Has A Stalwart Candidate In Steve Smith Republican Wendy Rogers Announces Congressional Run to Unseat Tom O’Halleran Flagstaff, AZ – Wendy Rogers, a conservative entrepreneur and retired Air Force officer who supported Donald Trump in the primaries, announces her run for the United States House of Representatives in the 1st Congressional District of Arizona. A copy of … Read More
An Important Announcement From Virginia Korte
I want you to be one of the first to know about the new commitment I am making to Scottsdale – because I believe you should hear it directly from me. For nearly 30 years, I have dedicated myself to helping maintain our wonderful quality of life. I have always worked to put Scottsdale first. Now I believe it’s time … Read More
Paradise Valley Philosophy & Flip Floppers
There is a fascinating debate occurring in Paradise Valley. It’s the ultimate trash talk. In other words, should the tony town move to a single provider of trash or continue with the existing system of some 5 providers? As Mayor Michael Collins has observed things must be pretty good when this is the subject de jour. Interestingly, it’s an argument … Read More
ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm running for Senate
By Joe Arpaio I filed the paperwork to run for United States Senate in Arizona to fill the seat that Jeff Flake is leaving behind. I have thought long and hard about this decision. And I did not make it without many discussions with my wonderful wife of over sixty years, Ava. And Ava agrees with me. We cannot sit … Read More
Trash Talk We’re Sherf Of
There’s a member of the Town Council in Paradise Valley named David Sherf. A successful hotel consultant he’s the kind of person who exudes ethics when you meet him. The kind of person any community from Buckeye to Arizona’s toniest town would want to have on its governing body. Sherf didn’t find politics. It found him. Originally appointed to the … Read More
Elect Jim to Restore Public Trust in Arizona
By Jim O’Connor Recently, several friends suggested I clean up the Arizona Corporation Commission. They experienced significant ACC approved increases in power and water rates and they are looking for change. Although retired, I have robust corporate experience worthy of the office. I am running as a Clean Elections candidate so that I can fairly execute the responsibilities of the job, free … Read More
Time To Support Phil
By Sal DiCiccio Dear Friend, I’m writing today on behalf of Phil Lovas, who is running for the 8th Congressional District seat. I’ve known Phil for years and truly believe he’s the best choice to send to Congress. I also believe he has the best chance to win the special primary election on Feb. 27. Phil is a smart, dedicated, family … Read More
Open letter to citizens, staff, family, and friends
By Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers Last week I received a call from the media asking me to comment on Congressman Trent Franks’ pending resignation and wanted to know if I would be forming a committee to run for that office. To say the least, I was stunned. But even more than that, I was forced to look at the possibility … Read More
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Nothing beats sitting at a ballpark on a sunny day, watching your favorite team with a hot dog and ice cold beer in hand. This has become a symbolic scene in American culture and a tradition Peoria Sports Complex celebrates as it kicks off its 25th year. In 1994, Peoria Sports Complex became the first dual-team spring training facility in … Read More