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Lane: A breach of trust

10/11/2024
My early concerns with Proposition 490 were the deceptive ballot language and false premises use to promote it, and the perceived electioneering contained within the “helpful” Q & A …

Gresham: From Madison Elementary to the State House, …

10/11/2024
I never imagined that I would hold elected office. But then I became a mom to three kids. As they began their journey through our local public schools, I got more involved with supporting their …

Krone: Voting strategy for Election Day 2024

10/10/2024
With a four-page ballot expected in 2024, voters should anticipate long lines and take proactive steps to ensure a smooth voting experience. Here are key recommendations: Sign up for absentee …

Malone: Scottsdale visit renewed hope for country

10/10/2024
After spending a recent weekend touring the beautiful city of Scottsdale (the pictures in the ladies restroom at Schmooze alone are worth going there for brunch), visiting family and talking with …

Guzman: Prop 499 would be a disaster for Glendale

10/10/2024
My name is Dianna Guzman, and I am your councilmember-Elect for Glendale's Yucca District.  As a representative of our community, I feel it is my responsibility to speak out on issues that will …

APS: Customers served with reliable power during …

10/10/2024
Monsoon season is officially over and for a second straight summer, record heat outshined stormy weather.

Rogers: Parties and the political process

10/10/2024
Given the widely divergent philosophical underpinnings of the two major political parties, one of which I am a registered member and to whose distinctive values I, for the most part, subscribe, …

Rogers: Reader disagrees with Smyth’s stance on Prop …

10/9/2024
In response to Joe Smyth’s letter on Proposition 140: Given the widely divergent philosophical underpinnings of the two major political parties, one of which I am a registered member and …

Hover: Vote for our democracy, not an autocracy

10/9/2024
This upcoming election is a turning point for our country. Forget about Trump and Harris and consider instead, whether we choose a democracy or an autocracy. I am a 60-year Republican; 30-year …

Breen: Why do Trump, Vance oppose fact-checking?

10/9/2024
I am at a loss as to why Trump and Vance, and other MAGAs, are vehemently against fact-checking. As Jack Webb, playing Sgt. Joe Friday in “Dragnet” said repeatedly to a witness, …

Eggleston: How to support nonprofits when giving is …

10/9/2024
Today in Arizona, 30 families will receive a call asking them to open their home to a child in need of safety and care. The Foster Alliance helps families say “yes” to fostering by …

O’Shei: Independents and moderates take note

10/7/2024
The U.S. has thrived as a moderate democracy for over 200 years but now we are suffering under an economy that only benefits the wealthy, climate change is getting worse by the day and we have an …