Posts Tagged arizona

Building Arizona’s Future: Jobs, Innovation and Competitiveness

This past April I attended the 96th Arizona Town Hall in Tucson Arizona.  The New Economy: A Guide For Arizona serves as background information on th

AZ, Community, Education, Gangplank

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ASU Administrative Bloat Part of Higher Cost?

The Goldwater Institute recently released "Administrative Bloat at America Universities: The Real Reason for High Costs in Higher Education".  It sho

Education

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Political Bites: Southeast Valley Changes

Some things from the Southeast Valley's past -- businesses, buildings, industries, feelings, etc. -- are no longer with us. What is one thing you miss

Political Bites

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If You Play the Numbers Game, You Will Always Lose When Trying to Change the World

Why do we focus so much on attendance numbers when trying to make change?  The truth is that numbers can deceive us and give us a false sense of prog

Community

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Political Bites: Southeast Valley Arts

What can be done to strengthen the Southeast Valley's performing arts scene? First, start booking quality, relevant shows in the performing arts ce

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Political Bites: Door to Door Solicitors

Should door-to-door solicitors be regulated more or less than they already are? Do we really need more government regulation?  Is this really an i

Political Bites

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Political Bites: Mesa Graywater Decisions

Should cities require buildings to incorporate water-saving techniques, similar to what Tucson is doing? Conservation of water is critical when bui

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Political Bites: Cubs Spring Training Subsidy

What do you think of Mesa's decision to fund the Chicago Cubs' spring training facilities? Apparently Mesa failed to do it's homework.  Lake Fores

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Phoenix Urbanites Cry Sprawl Foul, but Remain Most Guilty

A few times recently I have seen/heard Phoenix Urbanites disparage outside cities in derogatory terms using "sprawl" as their verbal assault of choice

AZ, Chandler

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Explore Arizona Kicks Off with Catalina State Park

Finally got around to getting the RV back into a drivable state.  It still needs to be emissions tested, two new tires on front, windshield replaced,

AZ, Explore Arizona, Personal

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