Arizona CAP payment plan fuels water politics debate
The editorial argues Arizona must honor a $30.6 million CAP payment next month while critics allege the formula forces urban subsidies for farmers. A compromise allows farmers to buy water at about $17 per acre-foot in exchange for relinquishing CAP rights, shielding urban growth and preserving state water rights amid looming congressional hearings.
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Reinventing AHCCCS would extend coverage to working poor
Symington's budget director Peter Burns proposed a plan to enroll about 183000 Arizonans below the federal poverty level into AHCCCS. The idea aims to reduce hospital reliance, control costs, and draw more federal dollars while broadening Medicaid to near poorer residents. rigorous scrutiny is advised, yet it could be a prudent move.
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Letters Questioning Abortion Bill and Kevorkian Ethics
Lois Bondurant of Mesa voices confusion over the presidents signing of the abortion bill and Dr. Kevorkian assisting elderly patients. She asks which stance is right and wrong and seeks clarity on taxpayer costs and moral implications.
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Dr. Kevorkian
McCain notes most Americans have insurance and high satisfaction
John McCain argues in a Tribune Perspective that 85 percent of Americans hold insurance and over 81 percent of insured individuals are satisfied with their coverage. Hazel Zakariasen presents the viewpoint.
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Respect for the Disabled Highlights Parking Struggles
Carol Penfield of Scottsdale reflects on her injury and gains empathy for disabled drivers. She describes how every trip became about steps from car to destination and concludes that many would trade parking perks for unrestricted mobility.
Parking violations plague handicapped spaces in the Junction
A local resident with lung disease and a wheelchair in a motorized scooter laments chronic misuse of handicapped parking spaces in the Junction. The complaint notes a lack of police enforcement and asks when law enforcement will address repeat violators and ensure accessible parking for those with disabilities.
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Rmit
Conservatives push back against Barney the Purple Dinosaur insult
Dave Sylvester objects to Scott Shepard of Tribune Cox News Services linking religious conservatives to a cartoon character. He argues the piece unfairly groups diverse conservatives and mischaracterizes faith communities nationwide.
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Barney the Purple Dinosaur
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American Jobs Protection Act Aimed at Offshore Shifts
Mike Shea of Arizona State AFL-CIO argues for HR 2345 the American Jobs Protection Act. The bill would require six months notice for transfers to low wage countries and offer severance continued health care retraining credits pension boosts and tax incentive reimbursements to communities.
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Helicopter tours disturb wilderness serenity at First Water Trail
Weekend hikers recount intrusive helicopter noise over the Superstition Mountains as Mammoth Mine operations bring tour flights every quarter hour during a family outing at First Water Trail. The writer urges balance between tourism and quiet, noting letters must include full contact details for publication.
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