By Bob and Kathy Littlefield Dear Friends: Residents of the Wheel Inn Ranch Trailer Park in South Scottsdale are being evicted from their homes and forced to relocate to other housing. Many have lived in this park for decades and over the years have helped to create the City of Scottsdale we all love. Most of them are now elderly, … Read More
Why isn’t Arizona taking advantage of the sun?
By Solaris Liberatas Arizona has an abundance of renewable energy, especially when it comes to solar, but has zero ambition when it comes to actually powering itself on renewables. What a waste of clean energy. Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, are no longer seen as the alternatives to fossil fuels, they are now seen as competitors. So why … Read More
Safe and Sober No More
It would seem that the Tempe police are more concerned about people’s opinion of them than actually protecting the residents. The ‘Safe and Sober’ campaign that launched in 2013 after incidents where Arizona State University students were found dead after attending parties where heavy drinking was involved was replaced with a babied version that focuses on education and prevention. After … Read More
Rubio Promotes Agenda for a New American Economy
From the Rubio Campaign: Today, at a speech to the Detroit Economic Club in Michigan, Marco Rubio will share his agenda for a New American Economy. Marco will specifically detail how his tax plan would help a small business owner and a single, working mom in Detroit. Below are Marco’s remarks, embargoed until 12:45pm ET, as prepared for delivery: Thank you. It’s … Read More
The Arrogance Of The Arcadia Event & Wedding Center
Some time ago Bob and Karen Hobbs bought the former home of favorite Arizona son Barry Goldwater. Located on a hilltop in the heart of Paradise Valley their preservation and updating of the home was and is spectacular. From time to time they do events there, mainly political ones favoring the Grand Old Party. But not a once have they … Read More
Return of the Witch?
We all remember Christine O’Donnell, as we try to forget her? She was the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Delaware who rode that year’s Tea Party wave to upset the presumed nominee, he of the “establishment.” In one of the worst political television advertisements ever produced she infamously declared she was “not a witch” as she attempted to retintroduce … Read More
Rubio Campaign Claims Victory in First debate
FOX News’ Chris Wallace: “In terms of winners, Marco Rubio did very well.” (FOX, 8/6/15) Charles Krauthammer: “That [clip] you showed of Rubio, I thought, was the best expression of his campaign, and was the best way to take on Hillary.” (FOX, 8/6/15) MSNBC’s Chuck Todd: “You talk to Democrats and they are concerned about [Rubio] because Rubio presents that … Read More
Big announcement
By Dr. Matt Heinz I’ve got some exciting news: I’ve just announced my candidacy for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. Why have I decided to run for Congress? Simple. Because I believe I can make a difference. When I look at what’s going on in Washington these days, I see a government in need of a cure. I see a whole … Read More
Back To Basics & A Yes Vote In Scottsdale
Normally one doesn’t start with boring phrases, words and projects to entice a reader to continue on. But the language below while not sexy is compelling for reasons that will be explained. So, please read on. “Forty-year old infrastructure” in southern Scottsdale. “Replace existing chemical treatment systems” with new ones to “provide a safe and consistent disinfectant solution for public … Read More
First Six Months as State Treasurer of Arizona Update
by Jeff DeWitt It has been an honor to serve Arizona as State Treasurer. I wanted to take a few minutes and thank everyone for their continued support. It is unbelievable how much my life has changed as I went from an everyday father working in the financial world to being elected as Arizona State Treasurer. The road here was … Read More