By Paul Coble Chair of the Intellectual Property Department Rose Law Group On May 21, 2024, Gov. Katie Hobbs signed emergency House Bill 2394 into law in an attempt to curb the growing threat of digital impersonations created by Artificial Intelligence. The statute, A.R.S. § 16-1023 (the “Anti-Deepfake Statute”), is aimed at protecting Arizonans from being damaged by fake images … Read More
Scottsdale’s Strip Clubs: What Might Have Been?
Scottsdale’s old hats probably remember an instance that seems nearly unthinkable now: we almost banned strip clubs. And with any potential fork in the historical road, it’s amusing to consider what might have been had the other path been taken. So with that in mind, let’s head back to a simpler time: 2001. Before the global war on terror, former … Read More
Budget Overruns And Road Diets Dominate Council Candidates Forum
Scottdale’s budget and a controversial road diet project dominated a forum for those running for the Scottsdale City Council. It took place on June 11th and was hosted by the Scottsdale Independent. Jan Dubauskas was the only candidate unable to attend. When the candidates were asked about road diets, Councilmember Tom Durham said he approved only one road diet on … Read More
A Generational Opportunity: The Biggest Wealth Transfer in the History of Mankind
It is fun (although sometimes contentious) to talk about generational differences and stereotypes; Gen Z vs. Millennials is a current war of sorts, Gen X has carved their own path, and of course, the Baby Boomers. Most everyone understands the dynamics of the Baby Boomers; born in the wake of World War II, were a gigantic generation that grew up … Read More
Looking Towards July 30th: The County Recorder’s Race
Arizona’s primaries have traditionally been in the month of August, but recently local elections got bumped up to July 30th. With this deadline looming, we want to take a look at a few contentious primaries that are making waves and are worth your attention. As for this round, let’s look at the Republican primary for Maricopa County Recorder. Incumbent Stephen … Read More
Notable Streets of Paradise Valley are Recognized As the Pinnacle of Living
Paradise Valley has long had a reputation. Known as the wealthiest enclave in the Valley (if not all of Arizona), as an exclusive area devoid of apartment complexes or starter homes, it has long held a distinction within the area. So when articles come out that tout PV in such a manner, it never comes as too much of a … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Police Endorse Milhaven for Mayor
By Linda Milhaven I am honored to announce that the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association has endorsed me for Mayor of Scottsdale. During my time on City Council, I supported changes to police compensation to insure that we are competitive and provide pay and benefits that allow us to retain and attract the most talented people and provide them with … Read More
The Battle for the Legislature: Partisan Primaries Could Provide a Clue
The Arizona Republican Party has for a long time held a stranglehold on legislation at the State Capitol. Democrats haven’t held a majority in either the Senate or House since all the way back in 1992, representing a stunning 32 year time period where Republicans held a majority in both (outside of a four year period where the Senate was … Read More
Political Observations in Scottsdale: If Signs Could Vote
By Ronald Sampson As a political nerd, I love to read the tea leaves of an election by strolling through the area. You can learn a lot about the dynamics of a race by simply driving around and seeing the street signs in the area. Granted, signs don’t vote, and sometimes an overabundance of street signs is more of an … Read More
Opining on Paradise: PV Mayoral Candidates Attempt to Differentiate Themselves
We frequently talk about the town of Paradise Valley in this blog; true to its name, it is easily one of the most special gems in all of the state of Arizona. In such a special place, it is difficult to pinpoint too many items for improvement. But like every municipality around, from near perfect to near hell, Paradise Valley … Read More