The attack and our response show just how vital Arizona's military bases are to the defense of our country. We need to do everything we can to protect them.

Arizona faces many challenges ahead. None is more important or more pressing than passing a new state budget.

During the last regular session and the most recent special session, measures that I see as little more than Band-Aids were applied to three health programs in the state.

The idea of it (draining Lake Powell) is absolutely ridiculous.

Arizona now has one of the most innovative systems of financing school construction in the nation.

We emerged from the events of September 11 more steadfast in our beliefs, more courageous in our actions and more determined to protect our values than ever before.

At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents.