Public money for private schools or accountability?Dan Hunting
February 18, 2016"I think by far the most important bill in our whole code is that for the diffusion of knowledge among the people. No other sure foundation can be devised for the preservation of freedom, and happiness.” – Thomas Jefferson[i] ____________ |
Feb. 22 deadline to register for AZ presidential primaryJoseph Garcia
February 17, 2016OK, independent voters, we all should know the rules by now: Contrary to popular belief, you actually can vote in Arizona’s primary election – except of course when you can’t, like in the upcoming Presidential Preference Election. Still confused? |
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Disability issues among AZ policy challengesErica McFadden
January 21, 2016People often ask me why disability issues should be considered a top priority among all of the other pressing issues facing our state. My answer: Unaddressed disability issues contribute to many of Arizona’s top policy challenges. |
In Memoriam: Wes Steiner, A Public ServantKathleen Ferris
January 19, 2016A great man passed away on January 6, 2016 just shy of his 94th birthday. His name was Wes Steiner. If you weren’t around in the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s, you might not have heard of Wes. But the western water community knew him well. He was a visionary and a pioneer, and his influence on water management in Arizona has been profound. |
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Wanted: A Few Good LeadersKathleen Ferris
January 12, 2016“Lead” is a verb. It means to guide, to show the way. Protecting Arizona’s water future will require our elected officials to lead us forward the way past generations took charge when it mattered before. There is no better example of the kind of leadership needed than was exhibited in the passage of the 1980 Groundwater Management Act. |
Five Actions To Secure Arizona’s Water FutureKathleen Ferris
January 3, 20162015 was a big year for headlines and stories about water and, given the nearly 16-year drought, we can expect no less in 2016. That’s a good thing because it keeps the momentum going for necessary change. But words alone will not ensure a sustainable water supply for Arizona’s future. Here are five actions that leaders need to take in 2016 to help keep the state prosperous. |
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Israel's water lesson for ArizonaSharon B. Megdal
November 2, 2015Desalination isn't so cost-prohibitive anymore, and that's important for our future water supply. I just returned from an exciting visit to Israel, my 10th since 2010. Each time I visit the region I learn new things about their efforts to manage water resources. |
