Editorials

The news on Saturday, March 28, was all a buzz about the $2.2 trillion relief bill that President Donald Trump signed Friday to deliver assistance to tens of millions of American households affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The global pandemic that is COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a massive threat to the health and well-being of everyone on earth, and the resulting economic hit is already impacting millions across the country.

Now is the time for our communities to show their courage and resolution.

Mary Newton, who is from Prescott, is living a challenge: Keeping her 9-year-old child busy and safe while our schools are closed.

For years, the high cost of a college education has been eased by the community college system.

A Facebook post circulating on the internet offered a perspective many of us should consider while dealing with our unfortunate daily reality of cancellations, postponements and the complete up-in-the-air status of our lives right now because of the coronavirus pandemic.

A bill given preliminary approval at the state House earlier this week that makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor for a pedestrian to be in a median “for any purpose other than to cross the street” may have good intentions, but the consequences are a bit stiff.

Speeding is more than just about whether you are driving faster than everyone else.

Everyone wants fair elections, and everyone wants equal representation at the polls.

The final nail in Rep. Noel Campbell’s gas tax boost plan coffin may not have been hammered in yet, but a state constitutional provision is about to wield its hammer.

It is not in the cards right now for lawmakers to honor Gov. Doug Ducey’s State of the State pledge to exempting military pensions from the state’s income tax.

HB2808, approved by the House Judiciary Committee last Wednesday, is a good start toward sentencing reform in Arizona.

As you read this editorial, a bill is being held on the House floor that would finally make it tougher for drug dealers who keep selling illicit fentanyl to our young people in Arizona, but Democrats — and a few Republicans — are not stepping up to support it.

It is a sad state of affairs that every Nov. 7 we now could be recognizing Victims of Communism Memorial Day.

A new bill seeking to limit the number of unmarked cars that local law enforcement can use for traffic stops is causing quite the stir on social media these days.

Those who visit Prescott have many fine options when it comes to places to spend the night.

Parking in downtown Prescott leaves a bit to be desired. There is the unenviable search for an open spot and a loss of revenue.

Kimberley Robinson, partnership specialist for the Census Bureau, stood up at the Feb. 11 Prescott City Council meeting and said the 2020 Census would be the community’s “legacy through 2030.”

To hear it from some lawmakers, the state has too much money; they want to give a bit back to taxpayers.

The Arizona House gave preliminary approval this past week to legislation that would end “social promotions” in schools and hold students back if they don’t meet required criteria.

Legislation legalizing fireworks surfaces practically every year. This time it would be for only residents of Pima and Maricopa counties.

As one of the more recognizable sports names in northern Arizona history, Steve Moran likely touched the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of young student-athletes through not only his teachings of the game of football, but the game of life.

Some would call it a teenage prank. We call it criminal.

The headline in the Daily Courier on Feb. 3 probably raised a few eyebrows.

It has been called a matter of common sense.