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Luanne Brookover, MC, LPC, CCTP
What first responders carry home after the call ends
OPINION — For first responders, what most of us would consider an extraordinary crisis can simply be part of a Tuesday. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, correctional officers and paramedics routinely face circumstances many people may experience only once, if ever, in their lifetime. more
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Marla Lit
Love at first byte: Is your next date human — or is it AI?
OPINION — Online dating used to mean wondering whether someone’s profile photo was 10 years old. Now there’s a more fundamental question: Does this person even exist? more
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Question of the Week: Do you still play games in the Arizona Lottery?
The Arizona Lottery was created when voters approved Proposition 200 in November 1980. The two biggest games are Powerball and Mega Millions, both multi-state games. Odds of winning are just as … more
Dr. Vanna Campion
Arizona’s fentanyl overdose statistics are alarming; free Narcan training can help
OPINION — While deaths from drug overdoses across the United States declined during each of the last three years, they have surged in Arizona. From September 2024 to September 2025, our state recorded a 17% increase in overdose deaths — twice the national average — according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more
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Rod Wielkie
Fiscal caution should apply consistently at Chandler Unified School District
OPINION — Fiscal responsibility is among a school board’s most important duties. It must be applied consistently. At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Chandler Unified Governing Board approved school resource officers for Payne Junior High and Perry High School. Board President Patti Serrano cast the lone dissenting vote, as she had on an August agreement covering nine Chandler middle and high schools. more
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Christie MacMurray
Healthcare shouldn’t be so hard; health literacy can help
OPINION — A visit to the doctor may get you a diagnosis. A trip to the pharmacist fills the needed prescription. Your health plan has all sorts of information about benefits. Healthcare. Straightforward and easy to understand, right? Eye roll. Laugh stifled. more
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Enough of GOP from Gilbert, time for legislative change
OPINION — I’ve been a Gilbert resident for 16 years, and I’ve watched our state government go from bad to really bad. Our legislature has been controlled by Republicans for the whole time I’ve lived here, and what do we have to show for it? more
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Benjamin L. Gottlieb
Property owners: Get to know Arizona’s new anti-squatter law
OPINION — Imagine returning home from vacation to discover that the locks have been changed and an unauthorized occupant is living inside your property. For Arizona property owners, removing that occupant has not necessarily been as immediate or straightforward as many people would expect. 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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John Donovan
Congress should pass the Major Richard Star Act to keep its promise to combat-injured veterans
OPINION — When Americans are injured in combat, we have a responsibility to make sure they receive the benefits they earned through their service and sacrifice. For tens of thousands of veterans, we are falling short of that promise. more
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LD 14 Senate choice is crystal clear: Stephanie Walsh
OPINION — As a 16-year Gilbert resident, I’m quite concerned about the cost of, and access to, water and energy, as I’m sure many of my neighbors are. The status of the Colorado River is getting dire, and I’ve seen it with my own eyes while driving to San Diego. Energy and water costs continue to escalate, hurting middle-class Arizonans. more
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