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Policy analyst: Budget surplus 'will help insulate Georgians' from 'inflationary pressures'
By John Breslin | Aug 2, 2021
Consumers, including those in Georgia, are likely facing a prolonged period of inflation, in part because of the federal government pumping large amounts of money into the economy, according to one policy expert.
Buchanan accepts role as research fellow at U of A's Freedom Center
By John Breslin | Apr 16, 2018
Professor Allen Buchanan has enjoyed a diverse career, but the work is far from over as he anticipates contemplating weighty issues surrounding human morality and evolution in his new position as a research fellow with the Freedom Center at the University of Arizona.
Foundations join with governor to help expand Pathways to Prosperity program
By John Breslin | Apr 11, 2018
Four foundations and Gov. Doug Ducey are partnering with a center to lead a program to better marry the state's public education system to the needs of employers now and into the future.
State Supreme Court rules vote on school choice initiative will take place
By John Breslin | Apr 5, 2018
Justices ruled those filing a challenge to the ballot initiative had no standing to question the validity of some of the more than 75,000 signatures presented by grass roots organizations and public school educators.
Goldwater Institute study shows minimum wage hikes cause unintended costs and consequences
By John Breslin | Feb 13, 2018
A more in depth debate and economic analysis of the potential unintended and unseen consequences of raising the minimum wage must be held before any further push is made for change, one economist who studied the impact on one vital state service argues.
Tucson police chief won't join feds in cracking down on immigration enforcement
By John Breslin | Feb 1, 2018
Chris Magnus, Tucson's chief of police, has joined dozens of current and former prosecutors and law enforcement officials in the fight against moves by the federal government to entangle them in cracking down on illegal immigrants.
Strides made in Arizona, but occupation licensing rules still onerous, research fellow says
By John Breslin | Oct 19, 2017
Arizona has made strides to combat what have been described as onerous burdens on low-income workers, but the state continues to have a poor ranking nationally, according to a senior research fellow at Arizona State University.
Some in Congress voice concerns over award of contract for key air services to AAR Airlift Group
By John Breslin | Sep 29, 2017
Members of Congress are questioning the ability of an aviation contractor to carry out its mission to transport diplomats, representatives, and cabinet members into and around areas of conflict.
Arizona high court to hear arguments over Medicaid expansion levy
By John Breslin | Sep 15, 2017
The Arizona Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a fee levied to help pay for Medicaid expansion in the state is, in fact, a tax and therefore unconstitutional.
Arizona educators prepare for school grading under ESSA plan
By John Breslin | Aug 25, 2017
Accountability is the key to the future of education in Arizona, and charter schools are in the vanguard in adopting letter grades for measuring standards and progress, according to the organization representing the institutions.
School funding keeps pace with inflation, but "problems persist" in low-ranked Arizona
By John Breslin | Aug 23, 2017
As a new school year gets underway, districts in Arizona can at least know their funding will keep pace with inflation thanks to the successful passage last year of a ballot initiative freeing up funding from state trust land.
Economic freedom central to ASU think tank's research
By John Breslin | Jun 29, 2017
Economic freedom is the central theme in research carried out by an Arizona center headquartered within the state university.
Individual deals rarely a recipe for success, study concludes
By John Breslin | May 16, 2017
Subsidies to individual companies are rarely a recipe for economic success, a new study commissioned by a Phoenix-based think tank concludes.
Arizona's Schweikert hailed for 'firm' anti-Obamacare stance
By John Breslin | Apr 24, 2017
An Arizona congressman is being hailed in a new ad campaign as one of a dozen congressmen who opposed the Affordable Care Act.
Arizona Free Enterprise Club sticks to its founding principles
By John Breslin | Apr 10, 2017
Founded 12 years ago to seal a perceived gap in the state's political landscape, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club continues to advocate for free market principles among lawmakers, according to its executive director.
Community service essential element of Arizona dental school's mission
By John Breslin | Mar 13, 2017
Graduates are leaving the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health with an understanding of the benefits of practicing in underserved communities, according to its dean.
Phoenix-based Goldwater Institute defending constitutuonal freedoms in Arizona, across the U.S.
By John Breslin | Mar 13, 2017
As the Phoenix-headquartered Goldwater Institute approaches the 30th anniversary of its founding, it remains committed to high altitude thinking of making sure all levels of government adhere to the U.S Constitution – and to limited interference in the lives of individuals.
Health insurance rate hikes likely had impact on election, analyst says
By John Breslin | Feb 24, 2017
Reports of sharp rises in the cost of health insurance premiums through the exchanges may have helped President Donald Trump defeat Hillary Clinton in key states in November's presidential election, according to one political analyst.
Arizona Public Integrity Alliance vows to continue the fight
By John Breslin | Feb 20, 2017
Arizona Public Integrity Alliance President Tyler Montague recalls exactly why he and others were moved to set up their advocacy organization.
Business leaders throw support behind governor's education proposals
By John Breslin | Feb 18, 2017
Business leaders in Arizona are throwing their support behind Gov. Doug Ducey’s ambitious $3.5 billion plan to improve education in low income areas of the state.