ETHAN WATSON: Make Election Day A Federal Holiday

Our calendars are full of wasted holidays. Just last month, I came across Credit Union. daymashed potatoes day Raw milk cheese appreciation party day. Although these observances are not relevant at the national level, there is one day each year that has long been not designated as a federal “holiday.” It’s Election Day. Unlike casual […]

Maricopa County schools need a better advocate than Steve Watson

A sure sign of failing leadership is ignoring underlying problems until they escalate into a crisis. Or to deny responsibility and deflect blame when a crisis occurs. Or they may pick fights with people who are in a position to help them. In the case of Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Watson, all of the above […]

WATSON: What Ever Happened To Patriotism?

What happened to patriotism? It's hard not to ask this question when examining the cultural landscape of the United States. In a May 2023 survey, 13- to 17-year-olds were asked to choose between the right to vote or quitting TikTok in a hypothetical scenario. Over 64% said they would either: Said They would prefer to […]

Maricopa County supervisors commission audit of school Superintendent Steve Watson

Maricopa County officials confirmed Wednesday that an independent auditor is conducting the investigation. Allegations of financial mismanagement by Superintendent Steve Watson. The review is being conducted by Heinfeld, Meech & Company, a Tucson-based firm that specializes in government and nonprofit auditing. The two-stage audit will include a restructuring of Watson's financial operations and a review […]

Maricopa County School Superintendent Steve Watson under audit

Maricopa County officials confirmed Wednesday that an independent auditor is investigating allegations of financial mismanagement by Superintendent Steve Watson. The review is being conducted by Heinfeld, Meech & Company, a Tucson-based firm that specializes in government and nonprofit auditing. The two-stage audit will include a restructuring of Watson's financial operations and a review of its […]