Who Are We, Arizona?
Who are we? Are we a state where veterans sleep on the street, or one where service is honored with care and dignity? Are we a place where seniors spend…
Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Building Arizona’s Long-Term Economic Foundation
Small businesses are the backbone of Arizona’s economy. They create jobs, build communities, and provide the foundation for long-term economic stability. But across the state, I consistently hear the same…
Walking the Border, Listening to People
I spent several days along the U.S.–Mexico border near Nogales as part of a collaboration between Kino Border Initiative, Amplify Peace, and my church, Central Christian Church. The purpose wasn’t…
The Housing Challenge Shaping Arizona’s Future
Housing is the “make-or-break” issue for whether young people can build a life here, and whether Arizona can keep the talent it develops. Arizona’s challenge is not mysterious: demand has…
Education and the Future of Opportunity in Arizona
Arizona’s future depends on whether today’s students can step into opportunity tomorrow as workers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and citizens. When people tell me young adults can’t get started, this is…
The Future We’re Building for Young People in Arizona
Arizona is growing, that part is easy to see. New development, new investment, and steady population growth all point to a state that continues to attract people and capital. But…