‘It’s Weakening Our Military’: Marine Vet Defends Hegseth, Says Military’s Push For Diversity Undermines Recruitment

A Marine Corps veteran appeared on Newsmax on Tuesday to defend Pete Hegseth and voice concerns about the impact diversity efforts will have on military recruitment and standards. Jessica Quezada, from her extensive experience overseeing recruitment in Orange County, California, said there is a growing trend to prioritize diversity quotas in military recruitment policy. Monaka […]

Former Border Chief Says Agents No Longer Have Time To Vet For Child Trafficking

Former Border Agency Director Rodney Scott told a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday that the surge in illegal immigration into the United States has made it nearly impossible for authorities to determine whether children are being trafficked and exploited. said it has become impossible. Scott, who was appointed under the Trump administration, said […]

Arizona veterinary schools hope to boost vet shortfall

Coco the dog is examined by Dr. Hillary Helendeen (left) and veterinary student Emily Napoles in St. Vincent de Paul on April 6, 2023. (Photo by Izabella Hernandez/Cronkite News) Midwestern University’s Animal Health Institute Mobile Clinic enables doctors and students to move around the community to help animal and pet owners. Photo taken at Midwestern […]

Committee should vet, not sabotage Hobbs’ nominees

Here are my opinions and analysis: I’m a big fan of checks and balances. You may call me an evangelist. The founders of the United States and Arizona were wary of decentralizing power. A divided government (and natural tensions between branches) is a big reason our republic has been so resilient and has stood the […]

Senate committee doesn’t ‘vet’ nominees. It sabotages them

I’m a big fan of checks and balances. You may call me an evangelist. The founders of the US and Arizona constitutions were wary of decentralizing power. A divided government (and natural tensions between branches) is a big reason our republic has been so resilient and has stood the test of time. Legislative oversight of […]

I’m a Rural Vet. Here’s Why AZ Needs to Expand Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

Although animal owners have increased dramatically in recent years, the number of veterinarians in Arizona has not increased to keep up with demand, leaving pet and livestock owners, especially those in remote areas, in need of veterinary care. are becoming difficult to access. So Arizona legislators must pass Senate Bill 1053. It enables remote animal […]