Editorials

Feb 17, 2009

By Attorney General Terry Goddard Over the past several months, the people of Arizona have been faced with a drumbeat of bad news from their state government. The declining economy has created a large budget deficit, and cuts have been…

Feb 8, 2009

By U.S. Senator Jon Kyl One of the first items on President Barack Obamas agenda was, in his words, a targeted, timely, and temporary economic stimulus bill. Congressional Democrats instead used this mandate to create a trillion-dollar spending bill filled…

Feb 3, 2009

The Super Bowl was played this past Sunday and although our Cardinals did not bring home the Lombardi trophy, they certainly made Arizona fans proud. The Steelers came out and scored the first touchdown and kept us on the edge…

Jan 20, 2009

The past year has been a difficult one for the economy and for Americans. We are used to an economy that grows -- as it has for the past several years. But this year weve seen it slow dramatically and…

Jan 6, 2009

Out with the old and in with the new -- another year has arrived and for some, expectations are high as they look toward 2009 with a renewed sense of hope. During these troubled times many people are wondering what…

Dec 2, 2008

by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) an arm of the Commerce Department that produces economic statistics recently reported that the economy contracted 0.3 percent in the third quarter of this year. The downturn in the…

Dec 2, 2008

Sunday mornings. Theres something about this time and day of the week that envelopes me in relaxation. Although Monday looms just around the corner, Sundays early morning dawn beckons with its promise of a bright and brand new day. What…

Nov 18, 2008

The end of 2008 is fast approaching, and with the economy on peoples minds, many are left wondering if 2009 will bring with it a renewed sense of hope along a path that turns in a more positive direction. A…

Oct 30, 2008

Gasoline prices are down from their all-time highs this summer. Just a few months ago, oil peaked at $147 a barrel; now it is less than half that price. These lower prices are good for consumers, but we should remember…