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Kimble, Cancio have earned AJ school board reelection
OPINION — I have worked with Dena Kimble for almost four years on the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board. I also served with Gil Cancio for two years on the board. more
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Question of the Week: Does your family participate in Halloween traditions and fun?
There was a time when nothing signaled the onset of autumn like Halloween, the annual cultural celebration observed on Oct. 31, which features trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and carving … more
Jason Reed
Fighting hunger also means prioritizing nutrition
OPINION — When most people think about hunger, they picture an empty pantry or fridge. Yet, for families struggling to make ends meet, the challenge is often more complicated than simply having enough food to eat. more
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Question of the Week: Should the Pentagon livestream the execution of former U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Hasan?
Former Army Medical Corps psychiatrist Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, for the 2009 mass shooting that claimed the lives of 13 soldiers and wounded … more
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Jennifer Sheets
What’s next for integrity of home health and hospice?
OPINION — Fraud in home health and hospice care is real, and it hurts everyone who touches this industry — patients, who deserve care they can trust, taxpayers, who fund the Medicare program, and the honest providers, whose reputations are dragged down every time a bad actor makes headlines. more
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Question of the Week: Are you voting by mail this year or going to the polls Nov. 3?
There has been plenty of bluster about mail-in voting, some of the negative coming from President Trump  — who votes by mail himself. Do you believe in the integrity of voting by mail through … more
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Richard Grayson
LD 7 House candidate condemns racist attacks against incumbent
OPINION — As a candidate for state representative in Legislative District 7, I feel an obligation to say something about the racist attacks directed at Rep. Walt Blackman. They have greatly disturbed me. more
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Question of the Week: How are you observing Hispanic Heritage Month?
Arizona’s population of Hispanic or Latino heritage is 32.5% — nearly one-third, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. President Lyndon B. Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and … more
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Why I'm voting Dena Kimble for AJUSD Governing Board
OPINION — As a member of the Apache Junction community, I want to recognize Dena Kimble for the dedication, integrity and genuine care she brings to her service on the AJUSD Governing Board. more
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Robert Robb
Arizona lawmakers should kill the legislative subpoena
OPINION — According to Arizona law, a subpoena can be issued by the president of the Senate, the speaker of the House and the chairman of any committee. The Legislature has over 30 committees. more
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Question of the Week: Are Valley communities planning wisely?
Metro Phoenix remains among the fast-growing areas in the country. But are its communities doing the best job of regulating growth and development? Are they planning wisely for housing, schools, … more
Gabrielle Douglas
Gen Z women don’t owe America babies
OPINION — Gen Z women like me are having fewer babies. That shouldn’t be a surprise. With prices for everything going up, our parents’ steady jobs, white picket fences and retirement packages feel much less attainable for us. more
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