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Opinion

Katie Hobbs: Arizona needs solutions, not Washington chaos

Katie Hobbs: Arizona needs solutions, not Washington chaos

  • Katie Hobbs
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Gov. Katie Hobbs outlines her plans to lower housing costs, strengthen public schools, protect Arizona's water and put families ahead of partisan politics.

Opinion: Politics of a 1996 immigration law locking millions in

Opinion: Politics of a 1996 immigration law locking millions in

  • Hillary Walsh
    Special to the Arizona Daily Star

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

Tucson Speaks Out: October 25

Tucson Speaks Out: October 25

    Oil and gas politics

    Opinion: Investing in small businesses strengthens Southern Arizona

    Opinion: Investing in small businesses strengthens Southern Arizona

    • Rob Elias
      Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 24

    Tucson Speaks Out: October 24

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      Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

      Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

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        Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

        Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

        • Daniel Dempsey
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Katie Hobbs: Arizona needs solutions, not Washington chaos

        Katie Hobbs: Arizona needs solutions, not Washington chaos

        • Katie Hobbs
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        Gov. Katie Hobbs outlines her plans to lower housing costs, strengthen public schools, protect Arizona's water and put families ahead of partisan politics.

        Andy Biggs: Arizona needs new leadership to revive the American Dream

        Andy Biggs: Arizona needs new leadership to revive the American Dream

        • Andy Biggs
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Opinion: Politics of a 1996 immigration law locking millions in

        Opinion: Politics of a 1996 immigration law locking millions in

        • Hillary Walsh
          Special to the Arizona Daily Star

        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 25

        Tucson Speaks Out: October 25

          Oil and gas politics

          Opinion: Tucson business owner worries SBA proposal could squeeze smallest firms

          Opinion: Tucson business owner worries SBA proposal could squeeze smallest firms

          • Erica Yngve
            Special to the Arizona Daily Star

          A small Tucson business owner worries the SBA's proposal to expand its definition of small businesses could leave the smallest firms competing against larger, better-resourced companies for limited assistance.

          Letter: Complicity

          Letter: Complicity

          • Karen Allison, Three Points

          Why are those in power trying so hard to hold on to it? Why are they wanting to suppress the people’s vote? Why do they plan to post federal thugs at our polling places to intimidate and why trot out the tired refrain that non-citizens are voting illegally? All this to make us doubt the resu…

          Letter: Vote your values

          Letter: Vote your values

          • Rita Pollak, Oro Valley

          Who you vote for is private; only you know. Who you vote for reflects your values. Are you petty and vengeful? Are you cruel, delighting in humiliating others? Do you condone stealing, cheating, lying? Does our country now stand alone, isolated from others? Are you curious, genuinely interes…

          Editorial cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | John Darkow | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

          ANOTHER VIEW | Bob Englehart | Cagle Cartoons

          Opinion: Investing in small businesses strengthens Southern Arizona

          Opinion: Investing in small businesses strengthens Southern Arizona

            The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

            Tucson Speaks Out: October 24

            Tucson Speaks Out: October 24

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              Letter: Prop 425: Forrest Gump for PimaCo Supe

              Letter: Prop 425: Forrest Gump for PimaCo Supe

                Here’s a Metro of ~1.2 million, that’s ~40-45% UN-incorporated, has zero crosstown freeways, a feckless 1-party County (& City) government autocracy overseeing multiple, five-figure population CDPs (census designated places) with million dollar neighborhoods on crumbling streets, squalid…

                Letter: Truth in Advertising

                Letter: Truth in Advertising

                  It is always fun to listen to political ads and what the liars want to say about the opposition. I saw a commercial that was trying attack Juan Ciscomani and the comment was that Juan voted against AI Controls for children in Arizona. Of course, the first consideration was that Juan Ciscoman…

                  Letter: Can Trump Get Any Worse?

                  Letter: Can Trump Get Any Worse?

                    Trump tells veterans poisoned by contaminated water in Camp Lejune for 30 years they will get help only if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. If the Democrats win there will be no money for them. As a veteran I find this blatant bribery and disrespec…

                    Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

                    Tucson Speaks Out: October 23

                      Strings attached

                      Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

                      Opinion: Tucson should reject TEP's 25-year franchise agreement

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Editorials

                        A note to readers

                        A note to readers

                        To our readers:

                        Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                        Join Tucson’s conversation through the Star’s opinion pages

                        The Arizona Daily Star’s opinion section aims to foster healthy engagement and debate on the best paths forward for Tucson. Here’s how you can be a part of it.

                        Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                        Local opinion: A subscriber’s hope for the Arizona Daily Star

                        I read with genuine interest the Arizona Daily Star’s recent story about David Hoffmann’s investment in Lee Enterprises and his vision for local newspapers.

                        Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                        Local opinion: What leaders like John McCain understood about the truth

                        A defining moment from John McCain’s 2008 campaign is being revisited as a reminder of political integrity, highlighting the importance of correcting misinformation — even within one’s own party — in today’s polarized climate.

                        Columnists

                        Katie Hobbs: Arizona needs solutions, not Washington chaos

                        Katie Hobbs: Arizona needs solutions, not Washington chaos

                        Gov. Katie Hobbs outlines her plans to lower housing costs, strengthen public schools, protect Arizona's water and put families ahead of partisan politics.

                        Andy Biggs: Arizona needs new leadership to revive the American Dream

                        Andy Biggs: Arizona needs new leadership to revive the American Dream

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Opinion: Politics of a 1996 immigration law locking millions in

                        Opinion: Politics of a 1996 immigration law locking millions in

                        The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:

                        Opinion: Tucson business owner worries SBA proposal could squeeze smallest firms

                        Opinion: Tucson business owner worries SBA proposal could squeeze smallest firms

                        A small Tucson business owner worries the SBA's proposal to expand its definition of small businesses could leave the smallest firms competing against larger, better-resourced companies for limited assistance.

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                        Opinion: Investing in small businesses strengthens Southern Arizona

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                        Letters to the Editor

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 25

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 25

                        Oil and gas politics

                        Letter: Complicity

                        Letter: Complicity

                        Why are those in power trying so hard to hold on to it? Why are they wanting to suppress the people’s vote? Why do they plan to post federal thugs at our polling places to intimidate and why trot out the tired refrain that non-citizens are voting illegally? All this to make us doubt the resu…

                        Letter: Vote your values

                        Letter: Vote your values

                        Who you vote for is private; only you know. Who you vote for reflects your values. Are you petty and vengeful? Are you cruel, delighting in humiliating others? Do you condone stealing, cheating, lying? Does our country now stand alone, isolated from others? Are you curious, genuinely interes…

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 24

                        Tucson Speaks Out: October 24

                        Got a penny?

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