Op-Ed: The Danger of Ignoring Transparency and Accountability
+CHAOS- a NH vanity plate I saw this week reminded me of the effects of underinvesting in our democracy and the ensuing lack of trust and transparency. With the 2024 election days away, the issues being debated can be boiled down to how one defines freedom, investing in a sustainable economy, and the role of government. Integrity and ethics are also on voter minds – and not just for the top of the ticket.
Op-Ed: Education choice benefits all – except teachers unions
A standard argument against school choice is that these programs unfairly deprive government-run public schools of money, to the detriment of the children who remain behind. A new study demonstrates that the opposite is true: while saving taxpayer dollars, education choice programs actually increase per-student funding for those who remain in conventional public schools. The comprehensive study from EdChoice shows education choice programs benefit children in all types of schools and other education options, and the taxpayers as well, confirming what previous studies have consistently...
Op-Ed: Vote today to determine winners and losers without delay
Arizona voters deserve to know election results within hours, not weeks. There's one important step we can take to make this a reality. We're in the final stretch of the 2024 election cycle. In just a matter of days, we should know the outcome of races and issues on the ballot that are important to the lives and livelihoods of Americans and the Grand Canyon state. The key word is...