For Arizona football fans, this life has not been an existence that has been flush with success. It has been a full decade since both the Arizona State Sun Devils and Arizona Cardinals have exited the regular season with a winning record, an outcome that statistically speaking is quite unlikely. It seems as though the tide might finally be turning … Read More
Marvin Harrison Jr. Makes Himself at Home in PV: Where Is He On the Field? (with an Addendum)
Marvin Harrison Jr. was perhaps the most hyped-up and heralded draft pick in the history of the Arizona Cardinals since perhaps Larry Fitzgerald, and the comparisons are easy to make. Fitzgerald was the 3rd overall pick in 2004, and Harrison the 4th overall pick last year. Both are tall, prototypical wide receivers, both run great routes and have excellent hands. … Read More
2nd Shooting in a Week and Arizona Democratic Headquarters: How Do We Turn the Heat Down?
In what could only reasonably be considered an unfortunate form of political intimidation, the office that houses the Arizona Democratic Party headquarters was shot at last week. While it was overnight and clearly not intended to hurt anyone, it also follows a similar incident with a pellet or BB gun earlier in the week. Mind you, local political junkies will … Read More
A Salute for a Job Well Done: Stuart Graff
If you ask most Americans who our country’s most famous architect was, they will tell you Frank Lloyd Wright (if they have an answer). If you ask Arizonans where Frank Lloyd Wright cut his teeth and made some of his most famous, landmark creations, they will tell you that it is right here in our state. Taliesin West, the Arizona … Read More
Handicapping the November Election: the Congressional District 1 Race
By Tim Stevens Now that the dust has settled in the primary elections last month we are looking forward to some local races that may have an outsized impact on our area and ones that are certain to grab your attention come October. In this case we look at who will represent most of our area in Congress: the race … Read More
Major Housing Bills Signed Into Law by Governor Hobbs: Are Housing Prices About to Level Off?
For any renters or prospective home buyers in the Phoenix metro area, housing costs are easily one of the biggest concerns and have turned into a political football. As with any significant issue, especially one that impacts an oversized percentage of their voting base, politicians will do their best to at least give the appearance of solving issues. Enter Governor … Read More
Guest Editorial: Arizona’s Teacher Shortage: Prop 123 Didn’t Solve the Problem
By John Coppotelli IV Teachers have the unique ability to change and shape young people’s minds. They are a vital part of ensuring that every generation has the necessary knowledge for their future endeavors. However, with costs on the rise everywhere and their salaries staying stagnant, teachers are becoming a lot scarcer, and classrooms are not getting filled. There are … Read More
Harris/Wilz Rally May Be Canary in the Coal Mine for Arizona Republicans
By Alexander Lomax I don’t have to tell you that Arizona has become a hotspot of national politics; our state had the closest margin of victory for Biden of any other state, and while the most recent polls of Trump versus Biden showed a strong lead for Trump, perhaps to a degree where it would no longer be the center … Read More
Is Arizona Headed Towards a Recession?
The economy is always a hot talking point when elections are approaching, and this year will be no different. However, the current economy isn’t as cut-and-dry as years past. By most traditional metrics, the economy has been in very good shape, with reasonable GDP growth and unemployment bouncing around all-time lows. That said, as all of us know, inflation has … Read More
Arizona Has a Stupid Motorist Law…Does It Need a Stupid Hiker Law?
Most of our readers likely know of Arizona’s first-in-the-nation “Stupid Motorist Law”, where if you disregard signs stating that a road is closed due to flooding and you get caught in the waters and need help from emergency services, you will pay for that help.But perhaps the time has come to make the same thing for stupid hikers. Why do … Read More