By: Paul Bentz There are two fairly consistent truths that I have discovered in my more than decade of experience in public opinion research:  1) Local governments remain incredibly popular among the electorate; 2) No issue can survive without building a coalition of support.  On the first point, I have performed countless surveys where I…

Today, former Governor Brewer recounts the troubled times she inherited in 2009 when she first became Governor. As the leaders of her transition team we were overwhelmed by the size of the budget deficit she inherited, the largest per capita of any State in the nation. Of course that collapse was preceded by record spending and tax…

Arizona firm recognized for Best Lit Piece, Best Website and Best Online Video by Campaigns and Elections at the 2021 Reed Awards Conference HighGround Public Affairs, the longest continually operating public affairs firm in Arizona, was recognized at the 2021 Campaigns & Elections Digital Reed Awards Conference for Best Lit Piece, Best Website and Best Online Video. This marks the 11th consecutive year in…

Voting has officially begun for the 2021 Best of the Capitol awards! HighGround is humbled to be nominated among so many outstanding individuals and companies in our community. We are proud to see a number of HighGround friends and worthwhile causes among those also nominated.   The HighGround team has been nominated for various categories listed below.…

By: J. Charles Coughlin I have been asked countless times, “What’s up with that State Senate audit going on down at the Madhouse on McDowell? That seems crazy, right?”  I have responded countless times that no, it is not crazy if you understand the rabbit hole of American and Arizona politics. So, let me attempt…