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
Potential Seismic Shifts Coming to Your Ballot in November: Here’s What To Know
Arizona in some ways serves as a brilliant example of democracy in action, specifically its propensity towards ballot initiatives. Granted, the bar is high for a specific issue to be codified into law via a public vote, most notably the need for proponents to get a few hundred thousand signatures to get on the ballot. But it is the purest … Read More
Delivering News in a Different Way: Thank You for Our Impressive Growth
Friends, we try not to dwell too much on the statistics of this website; it may come off as a bit indulgent. But with that said, sometimes we are taken aback and thankful for your readership and your participation, and we just had to share. Last year, we had over 112,000 different readers here in America, and about 75,000 coming … Read More
Just in Time for the Fourth of July… Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Presents the Best Summer Getaway Homes For Sale in Arizona
These homes offer the coolest and ideal opportunity to beat the summer heat in luxury. With the month of June comes the summer heat in Arizona. Thankfully, Arizona’s leading luxury home brokerage Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty has plenty of amazing custom homes in the cooler parts of the state, perfect for the most refined home buyers looking to escape the triple-digit … Read More
Arizona Born Musical “Ghost Of John McCain” Makes Its Off-Broadway Debut September 3rd With Opening Night September 24th
Running Labor Day Through Election Day, The Show Features John McCain’s Ascent into the Wild Psyche of Donald Trump’s Brain Along With a Bevy of Historical Icons Taking the Stage at Soho Playhouse in New York Arizona’s Quixote Productions, founded by political strategist and public relations executive Jason Rose, in conjunction with long-time John McCain consultant and public affairs executive Max Fose, eagerly awaits … Read More