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September 8, 2025
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Hauck: Direct care workers need support
Sarah Hauck
By Sarah Hauck | Thoughts on Innovation
Not all heroes wear their capes on the outside.
Direct Care Workers (DCWs) – individuals focused on supporting the well-being of the growing number of older adults and people with disabi...
New Research: EVs can save $100M for government fleets in Arizona
Diane Brown
By Diane Brown | Thoughts on Innovation
There have been a lot of headlines and spirited debate around recently passed federal legislation to expire federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs). The good news is that regardless...
Shipman & Havard: Beating the heat of summertime SADness
The extreme heat can trigger physical discomfort, while the pressure to have a “perfect” summer body can lead to anxiety or depression in some individuals. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Alicia Shipman and Dr. Lauren Havard | Thoughts o...
Dryden: Crush Restaurant Week — not your health goals
Mckenzie Dryden
By Mckenzie Dryden | Thoughts on Innovation
Arizona Restaurant Week is basically the Super Bowl of dining — if the Super Bowl came with locally sourced appetizers and prix-fixe menus. It’s exciting, delicious, and honestly a ...
Wilson: Remote work ushers in new era of high-performing attorneys
Some skeptics still cling to the idea that remote work negatively impacts client relationships and career progression. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Christopher Wilson | Thoughts on Innovation
The legal profession is at a crossroads...
Crislip: A guide for mental health as children head back for new school year
Sports physicals can help evaluate issues like heart conditions, past concussions, or mental health concerns that could impact your child’s activity level. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Richard Crislip | Thoughts on Innovation
As fa...
Murray: Traffic cameras save lives. Phoenix made the right call.
Rick Murray. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Rick Murray | Thoughts on Innovation
Arizona has a dangerous driving problem.
One person dies on our roads every 6 hours and 42 minutes. Our state ranks among the worst in the country fo...
Dr. Ail: I’m a cardiologist. Here’s why I’m not obsessed with 10,000 steps
I’ll let you in on a little secret. Even as a cardiologist, I don’t hit 10,000 steps every day. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Dr. Sheharyar Ali | Thoughts on Innovation
For years, patients have come into my office feeling a little d...
Barton & Sieck: One Big Beautiful Bill — What employers need to know
Above are David T. Barton and David Sieck, attorneys at Fennemore. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By David T. Barton and David Sieck | Thoughts on Innovation
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (that is its...
Dr. Ostrom: How Arizonans with medical conditions can prepare for the threat of wildfires
Dr. Tara Ostrom
By Dr. Tara Ostrom | Thoughts on Innovation
When you live in Arizona, you get used to extreme heat. But no one gets used to the threat of wildfires, even more so for those with medical conditions. Year after year, people acro...
Russel & McCarville: A new era in college sports emerges through NCAA settlement and SB 1615
From left are David McCarville and K.J. Russell. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By K.J. Russell and David McCarville | Thoughts on Innovation
This month, a federal judge granted final approval of the groundbreaking House v. NCAA Name, I...
Lamber: A word on safety as we enter the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers this summer
Marc Lamber (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Marc Lamber | Thoughts on Innovation
July 4th is among the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers, according to AAA and this period stretches through Labor Day. During this time, fatal crashes ...
Shapiro: What were they thinking?
Gary Shapiro
By Gary Shapiro | Thoughts on Innovation
The news is full of accounts of how Artificial Intelligence is affecting our lives. In some cases, it is replacing what I call corporate or real intelligence.
Too often, corporations d...
Support local museums: A vital investment in Arizona’s culture and economy
Todd Bankofier, above, is the CEO and executive director of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress)
By Todd Bankofier | Thoughts on Innovation
As summer approaches and the temperature heats up, man...
Anable: Tips for parents during Internet Safety Month
Most parents are involved; 75% check their child’s screen time, texts, or calls, and 65% have frequent conversations about mobile safety. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Susan Anable | Thoughts on Innovation
June is Internet Safety Mo...
Word: How Arizona seniors can stay active and safe in the summer heat
Megan Word
By Megan Word | Thoughts on Innovation
It may be a “dry” heat but it doesn’t take much for Arizona’s triple-digit temperatures to bring your health and wellness routine to a screeching halt. However, it doesn’t have to be that way...
Grabinski: Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor those we lost — and come together for BBQs and picnics
Have fun this Memorial Day, but be mindful of food safety to help keep your family healthy. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Dr. Erica Grabinski | Thoughts on Innovation
Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and honor the men and ...
Sumner: The urgent need for mental health education in the classroom
Mental health education in schools can have a profound impact on both the individual student and the overall school climate. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Francine Sumner | Thoughts on Innovation
In the United States, we are facing ...
Lamber: She DRIVES Act aims to level the playing field
Why the She DRIVES Act Matters for Arizona. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Marc Lamber | Thoughts on Innovation
Our state’s roads are perilous, especially for women. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), nearl...
Shapiro: Passing of Paul Messinger is a profound loss for Scottsdale community
Even if you never met Paul Messinger, his fingerprints are all over Scottsdale and Arizona. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Gary Shapiro | Thoughts on Innovation
On April 22nd, we lost a leadership giant in our community.
Paul Mess...
Dobbs: How senior living has transformed over 15 years and where it’s headed
By Michael Dobbs | Thoughts on Innovation
Like many industries, senior living looks significantly different than it did 15 years ago. This unique industry is constantly changing due to medical innovations, new technologies, design trends, and m...
Crislip: Managing stress for a healthier life — April is stress awareness month
Richard Crislip is vice president of care delivery for behavioral health for Optum – Arizona. (Submitted Photos: Optum – Arizona/DigitalFreePress)
By Richard Crislip | Thoughts on Innovation
Stress – we’ve all felt it. Whether it’s jug...
Morris: Legislation is a giveaway to big box retailers at expense of Arizona small business
Julian Morris
By Julian Morris | Thoughts on Innovation
Lobbyists for big box retailers want Arizona’s legislature to impose price controls on card transaction fees. They claim that doing so will save merchants millions of dollars that will ...
Kimble: Chandler Chamber supports Southwest Gas and ACC energy agreement
Take Chandler’s downtown, which has become one of the Valley’s most exciting destinations. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Terri Kimble | Thoughts on Innovation
Chandler has long been known as a hub of innovation in Arizona, but today...
Sobelman: Supporting a cause this tax season and beyond
Howard Sobelman is the father of triplets including a 26-year-old special needs son, a One Step Beyond Board member, Chair of the First Place Board, Board member of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center and a partner at Snell & W...
Fusco: A word on local Holocaust survivors and their calls to action
Anthony Fusco Jr., who serves as associate education director at AZJHS speaks at the Nov. 28 press conference. (Photo: Arianna Grainey/DigitalFreePress)
Anthony D. Fusco Jr. | Thoughts on Innovation
Dozens of Holocaust survivors call Arizona...
Shapiro: Cutting corners in business — and in life — makes us all come up short
Gary Shapiro
By Gary Shapiro | Thoughts on Innovation
Whoever invented “fun size” candy bars has a problem and obviously doesn’t like people.Have you ever met anyone who likes fun size candy bars? Have you ever watched the reaction of trick ...
Garrelts: The transformative power of career and technical education
Shawn Garrelts, above, is the career and technical Education assistant academic administrator for Arizona Virtual Academy and Insight Academy of Arizona. (Submitted Photos/DigitalFreePress)
By Shawn Garrelts | Thoughts on Innovation
This Feb...
Lamber: Why modifying Arizona’s ‘Keep Right’ law will save lives
Attorney Marc Lamber, above, is partner at Phoenix-based law firm Fennemore (Submitted photos/Digital Free Press)
By Marc Lamber | Thoughts on Innovation
Have you ever been stuck behind a slow-moving car in the left lane, unable to pass? If ...
Lamber: New federal rules requiring rear passenger seatbelt warnings have no teeth
Marc Lamber (Submitted Photo/DigitalFreePress)
By Marc Lamber | Thoughts on Innovation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized a rule this month requiring all new passenger vehicles to include visual and audibl...
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New Research: EVs can save $100M for government fleets in Arizona
There have been a lot of headlines and spirited debate around recently passed federal legislation to expire federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs).
September 8, 2025
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Paradise Valley
Shipman & Havard: Beating the heat of summertime SADness
By Alicia Shipman and Dr. Lauren Havard | Thoughts on Innovation Arizona students may be heading back to school but the triple-digit heat is a
September 3, 2025
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Mesa
Dryden: Crush Restaurant Week — not your health goals
Arizona Restaurant Week is basically the Super Bowl of dining — if the Super Bowl came with locally sourced appetizers and prix-fixe menus.
August 27, 2025
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Wilson: Remote work ushers in new era of high-performing attorneys
The legal profession is at a crossroads. While the industry has long been steeped in tradition, modern practice realities have forced many attorneys to reevaluate what they truly need from their law firms.
August 11, 2025
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Mesa
Crislip: A guide for mental health as children head back for new school year
By Richard Crislip | Thoughts on Innovation As families across the Valley are sending their children back to school, most parents are thinking about school
August 8, 2025
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Murray: Traffic cameras save lives. Phoenix made the right call.
Arizona has a dangerous driving problem.
August 7, 2025
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Mesa
Dr. Ail: I’m a cardiologist. Here’s why I’m not obsessed with 10,000 steps
For years, patients have come into my office feeling a little defeated. They’ve heard the magic number — 10,000 steps a day — and they’re walking around like it’s an Olympic sport.
August 4, 2025
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Paradise Valley
Barton & Sieck: One Big Beautiful Bill — What employers need to know
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (that is its actual name) into law.
August 4, 2025
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Dr. Ostrom: How Arizonans with medical conditions can prepare for the threat of wildfires
When you live in Arizona, you get used to extreme heat. But no one gets used to the threat of wildfires, even more so for those with medical conditions.
July 31, 2025
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Russel & McCarville: A new era in college sports emerges through NCAA settlement and SB 1615
This month, a federal judge granted final approval of the groundbreaking House v. NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) settlement and it will take effect July 1.
July 31, 2025
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Scottsdale
Lamber: A word on safety as we enter the ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for teen drivers this summer
July 4th is among the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers, according to AAA and this period stretches through Labor Day. During this time, fatal crashes involving teens spike and Arizona families aren’t exempt.
July 1, 2025
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Shapiro: What were they thinking?
The news is full of accounts of how Artificial Intelligence is affecting our lives. In some cases, it is replacing what I call corporate or real intelligence.
June 26, 2025
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Scottsdale
Support local museums: A vital investment in Arizona’s culture and economy
As summer approaches and the temperature heats up, many locals look for ways to stay cool and engaged. For those of us who live in the Valley year-round, museums offer more than a break from the heat. They provide meaningful experiences, cultural enrichment, and a stronger connection to the place we call home.
June 20, 2025
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Phoenix
Anable: Tips for parents during Internet Safety Month
June is Internet Safety Month, a perfect opportunity for parents to take stock of how our children are engaging with technology and how they can better support safer digital habits at home.
June 16, 2025
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Word: How Arizona seniors can stay active and safe in the summer heat
It may be a “dry” heat but it doesn’t take much for Arizona’s triple-digit temperatures to bring your health and wellness routine to a screeching halt. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.
May 25, 2025
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Grabinski: Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor those we lost — and come together for BBQs and picnics
Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and honor the men and women who have served our country. It’s also the traditional start of the summer vacation and travel season – a time for family getaways and flavorful barbecues and picnics.
May 20, 2025
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Sumner: The urgent need for mental health education in the classroom
In the United States, we are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis among our youth.
May 20, 2025
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Lamber: She DRIVES Act aims to level the playing field
The She DRIVES Act aims to rectify this disparity by mandating the use of advanced female crash test dummies that accurately represent women’s physiology in safety testing.
May 19, 2025
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Scottsdale
Shapiro: Passing of Paul Messinger is a profound loss for Scottsdale community
By Gary Shapiro | Thoughts on Innovation On April 22nd, we lost a leadership giant in our community. Paul Messinger was a significant person in
May 15, 2025
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Dobbs: How senior living has transformed over 15 years and where it’s headed
Like many industries, senior living looks significantly different than it did 15 years ago. This unique industry is constantly changing due to medical innovations, new technologies, design trends, and most importantly the needs of residents.
May 5, 2025
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Phoenix
Crislip: Managing stress for a healthier life — April is stress awareness month
Stress – we’ve all felt it. Whether it’s juggling work demands, family life, or personal setbacks, stress is a universal experience.
April 17, 2025
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Morris: Legislation is a giveaway to big box retailers at expense of Arizona small business
Lobbyists for big box retailers want Arizona’s legislature to impose price controls on card transaction fees. They claim that doing so will save merchants millions of dollars that will be passed on to consumers.
April 3, 2025
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Kimble: Chandler Chamber supports Southwest Gas and ACC energy agreement
Chandler has long been known as a hub of innovation in Arizona, but today that reputation extends around the globe.
March 31, 2025
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Sobelman: Supporting a cause this tax season and beyond
Investing in the potential of individuals of all abilities in our communities and making meaningful, lasting change in our state is a year-round effort. Beyond holidays and fundraising events, Arizonans can carry the spirit of giving forward and write the next chapter of an organization, particularly by supporting causes in simple ways through the Arizona Tax Credit.
March 11, 2025
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Phoenix
Fusco: A word on local Holocaust survivors and their calls to action
Dozens of Holocaust survivors call Arizona, home. In fact, greater than 70 survivors live in the Valley, many of which, now in their late ’90s, share their Holocaust survival experiences within a joint speaker’s bureau organized by the Phoenix Holocaust Association and the Arizona Jewish Historical Society & Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center.
March 9, 2025
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Shapiro: Cutting corners in business — and in life — makes us all come up short
Whoever invented “fun size” candy bars has a problem and obviously doesn’t like people.
February 17, 2025
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Garrelts: The transformative power of career and technical education
This February, as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month, we recognize this game-changer for America’s future.
February 13, 2025
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Lamber: Why modifying Arizona’s ‘Keep Right’ law will save lives
Have you ever been stuck behind a slow-moving car in the left lane, unable to pass? If so, you know how frustrating—and dangerous—it can be.
February 12, 2025
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Phoenix
Lamber: New federal rules requiring rear passenger seatbelt warnings have no teeth
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized a rule this month requiring all new passenger vehicles to include visual and audible seatbelt warning systems for rear seats and enhanced warnings for front seat occupants. This mandate aims to address seatbelt usage among rear-seat passengers, who have historically shown lower compliance rates compared to front-seat occupants. The rule is set to take effect for front seat warnings on Sept. 1, 2026, and for rear seat warnings on Sept. 1, 2027.
January 29, 2025
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