State lawmakers should vote to expand AHCCCS
Gov. Jan Brewer has made a convincing case for accepting roughly $2 billion in federal funds annually to expand the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, despite the qualms of the lawmakers representing Rim Country.
Payson must take lead to protect East Verde River
Time to take the plunge. Time for Payson to take the lead in saving the East Verde River. In the process, the town will also help save the tourist economy on which we all depend.
A promise is a promise
The Payson School Board this week loaded the gun, took aim at its big toe and pulled the trigger. Misfire. Thank goodness.
School figures show depth of the downturn
School reformers — taken note. Town planners — pay attention. Business boosters — take heed. The workers in this town can’t hold their breaths indefinitely.
Hurrah! District didn’t sell Frontier
Thank goodness the Payson School Board decided not to sell Frontier Elementary School — at least for now.
Both parties fail test of leadership
The circus continues. Last week, the first installment on a haphazard, poorly considered trillion dollars worth of federal budget cuts took effect as both parties once again failed the test of leadership.
Let’s stage Bizarro tours of Arizona
Glad to see the Legislature’s being creative about stimulating tourism in Arizona. You gotta figure: Look what the Loch Ness Monster has done for Scotland.
Picking the pockets of local government
Let’s say you’ve resolved to be more financially responsible. That’s great. Praiseworthy even.
Are they fools or just acting foolish?
Fooled again. We thought the Washington politicians from both parties were just playing at being petty, irresponsible knuckleheads for the election.
Sanitary district has long-term plan
You’ve got hope. And you’ve got plans. And you’d better hope the plans work out.
Board should rethink plans to sell Frontier
We fear the Payson School Board is on the brink of a big mistake.
Kindly lawmakers must love teachers
Well, how thoughtful. The Arizona Legislature is considering instructing science teachers how to teach controversial subjects.
It takes time to turn a tanker
Change drives a sports car. But government’s stuck in the wheelhouse of an oil tanker. T
When will the North revolt?
Boondoggle. Roll the word around on your tongue: Boooondogggggle. Now: enunciate the phrase: Gila County Board of Supervisors. See how well that all rolls together?
Time to find some allies
Time to call in the cavalry. Time to find some partners. Time to try some creative solutions.
