Improvements to Ariz. Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships await Governor’s signature HB2483 and HB2153 offer accountability measures and expand the Corporate Tuition Tax Credit programs PHOENIX (March 31, 2015) — The American Federation for Children, the nation’s voice for educational choice, applauds the Arizona Legislature for passing educational choice bills which increase transparency among School Tuition Organizations (STOs) and expand the … Read More
Pro-Business Means Pro-People
By Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton Friend, Did you see what Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said about his governor’s decision to legalize discrimination against his state’s LGBT community? “I don’t believe this legislation truly represents our state or our capital city. Indianapolis strives to be a welcoming place that attracts businesses, conventions, visitors and residents. We are a diverse city, and … Read More
Under constant attack by Ted Cruz
Monday I announced my campaign for President, and ever since, I’ve been under constant attack. Will you chip in $5 — or even $35 — to help me fight back? You see, the liberal media has called me every name in the book — attacking me for everything from announcing my campaign at a Christian university to listening to country … Read More
Police Chief Recruitment Update by PV Mayor Michael Collins
Dear Friends and Neighbors, A nationwide search resulted in over eighty applicants for the Town of Paradise Valley’s Police Chief. It is now narrowed down to five candidates after twelve interviews were conducted on March 13 and 16. The Town Manager, Kevin Burke, will decide on the top candidate to replace Interim Public Safety Director Larry Ratcliff who was appointed … Read More
Message from Scott Walker
The United States Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the challenge against Wisconsin’s Voter ID law this week is a victory for common sense, democracy, and the one-person, one-vote principle that anchors our democracy. When voters cheat and try to cast multiple ballots, it hurts everybody. It cheapens our elections, throws the results into doubt, and tarnishes our democracy. If you … Read More
James Carville and Mary Matalin to keynote 2015 AFC Nat’l Policy Summit
The Fight for Educational Choice! AFC is pleased to announce James Carville and Mary Matalin as keynote speakers during the 2015 National Policy Summit May 18-19 in New Orleans, Louisiana! As residents of Louisiana, Carville and Matalin have seen firsthand the power of educational choice in New Orleans. The husband-wife duo will discuss the importance of choice and challenging the status … Read More
Keeping Scottsdale Special: Special Treatment For Special Places
About a decade ago far north Scottsdale saw Rawhide relocate to the Gila River Indian Community. The property now houses a Sprouts, strip center and nursing home. The venerable Scottsdale watering hole Greasewood Flat is set to be replaced this year with houses, as is Pinnacle Peak Patio. And while its special nature can be questioned The Borgata was certainly … Read More
New Poll Shows Train Wreck for $33 Billion, $161 Million/Mile Rail Cost, Leaves NO Money for Teachers
By Sal DiCiccio Teachers vs Trains: 22,222 new teachers is how much just $1 Billion of the $33 billion transit tax could fund Results of a newly released poll show the majority of the public is aware of a $33 Billion boondoggle tax, but also believe that funding education is a higher priority than the gargantuan cost of one … Read More
A Message From Ben Carson
Just the other day, I filed with the Federal Election Commission the necessary paperwork to formally consider a run for President of the United States in 2016. Let me tell you why I’ve taken this step, and how you can help. For many years, I have traveled the country closely studying our politics. I believe we are on the verge … Read More
Saluting The Spring Training Hall of Famers
Today, Hall of Fame funny man Will Ferrell is creatively making his way around the Cactus League to showcase a great cause. That he is here at all, able to move so conveniently from one stadium to another, reminds us all of one of the Valley’s most notable achievements. The economic impact from spring training is staggering. Just ask most … Read More