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

We're helping those children who cannot help themselves and giving a push to those who can. We've done it by working together for a common purpose. I see no reason to stop now.

When completed, the budget must provide the services we have promised to our constituents.

Safety on our highways has improved significantly, with the help of the Legislature and the media.

Arizona is a national leader in school choice with both charter schools and tuition tax credits giving parents and their children more school choices than ever before.

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

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