Here’s what I think we should do with our $5 billion budget surplus
I recently submitted this letter to the editor of the Arizona Daily Sun outlining ways we can invest in Arizona’s future rather than giving even more tax cuts to the weathiest among us. Here’s an excerpt from my letter: “Securing our water future by investing in reclaimed water infrastructure and conservation measures throughout the state would benefit all. Getting more money into classrooms and to stressed-out teachers and school staff, including counselors, will pay dividends by retaining skilled employees and improving student educational outcomes. Investing in clean energy gives Arizona residents and businesses workforce development opportunities and gives us a boost in addressing the realities of climate change. Similarly, expanding broadband and diversifying our transportation networks improves our quality of life and enables robust economic…