Category Archives: News

I love our state and nation, I’m concerned about our future, and I want to make a difference. That is why I am proud to have co-sponsored and voted yes on Senate Bill 1070, the legislation recently signed by our … Continue reading →

I’ve introduced House Bill 2701 to save utility customers money. Did you know that in 2010 alone utility customers will pay over $120 million in tariffs added to their utility bills caused by unreasonable mandates imposed by the Corporation Commission? … Continue reading →

For the benefit of the entire state, I sincerely hope that my Democratic counterparts in the State Legislature will step up to the plate and start to help solve the state’s budget crisis. Up until now they have been voting … Continue reading →

It was indeed an honor to participate in several Veteran’s Day events. I was honored to speak at the Glendale Veteran’s Day Event at Westgate City Center on Saturday, November 7th. Pictured to the right in an Uncle Sam outfit … Continue reading →

My job as your state legislator is challenging, but very rewarding. Since I shared with you the budget challenges in previous columns, today I’d like to share with you some of the things I really like about my job. The … Continue reading →

Today, I had the honor to meet young men on leave from the Iraq war and Veterans from across the valley at the American Legion Post 107 in Phoenix. These men took time away from their military leave to ride … Continue reading →

The Governor’s recent reversal of necessary spending cuts defies logic and I simply don’t understand it. I’ve known Governor Brewer for a long time and I’ve always liked her. That is why it is so difficult for me to understand … Continue reading →

State Democrat Legislators attempted to expand sales tax to services in the House Appropriations Committee on August 17, 2009, but hardly anyone in the public seems to know about it since most of the media didn’t even mention it.  The … Continue reading →

I recently watched a re-run of the Saturday Night Live spoof where Steve Martin and his character wife are reading a pamphlet entitled “Don’t buy stuff you can’t afford.” The couple are so used to being in debt that this … Continue reading →

U.S. Senator John McCain’s Town Hall is Tuesday August 25th  at 11am Located at Grace Bible Church on 99th Ave. north of Union Hills in Sun City. U.S. Congressman Trent Frank’s Town Hall is Tuesday August 25th starting at 5pm. … Continue reading →