“The next President has to do three big things, which are in conflict with one another, increase growth, reduce debt and increase social equity. The Democrats offer no actual plan, but Obama at least offers a vague whiff that he would be capable of advancing these cross cutting challenges. Romney offers one sided change that…
DetailsThere are dozens of really great people who chose to take precious time from their families and run for public office this year. There were some who were victorious and some who were not. We here at HighGround are grateful to all of those who made the sacrifice to share their values and ideas on…
DetailsIn the post primary election news cycles, members of the HighGround team have been asked to weigh in on the results and strategy. Here are a couple of recent examples of HighGround in the news: Quayle’s decision to change districts ends badly For Quayle, there’s always next time if he decides to continue in politics.…
DetailsIn case you missed it, there is a very important op-ed in today’s Arizona Republic from Doug Pruitt, former chairman and CEO of Sundt Construction, regarding the latest efforts by the anti-transit crowd to game the system and thwart the will of the voters. You can read it here. We had the pleasure of working…
DetailsAs the Republican National Convention draws to a close, we have seen the Republican Party finally fine tune their message on the economy and the ramifications of the upcoming General Election. Many were captivating, but as David Brooks explains in his latest column, most of the talk was focused exclusively on individual accomplishments. Brooks writes:…
DetailsThough out his time in office, Supervisor Andy Kunasek has been a strong voice for fiscal responsibility and standing up for what is right. Along with Supervisor Max Wilson, they have been the steady hands guiding Maricopa County through some tumultuous times, always with an eye on protecting the taxpayer. They have been able to…
DetailsDavid Brooks is a favorite around here for his ability to apply real observations about human behavior to politics and inspiring us to do better. In today’s article, “The Creative Monopoly,” Brooks discusses the trap of competitiveness standing in the way of real leadership and innovation. where can i buy an essay online Brooks writes,…
DetailsNew York Times profiled Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, a bright GOP light, a leader focused on solving problems. Just as “Imported from Detroit” has helped lead the auto industry back, Governor Snyder’s focus on solutions over partisanship has lead Michigan’s recovery. Click here to read the article. Though he receives criticism from both the right…
DetailsThis year marks the 16th year of operation of HighGround, Inc. Beyond that, many of our team members have been in the Arizona public policy arena for more than 20 years. We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish working together with elected officials as well as business and community leaders. We…
DetailsGet your appetite ready and mark your calendars for Phoenix’s first ever Chile Pepper Festival hosted by Roosevelt Row. On September 29, 2012, Roosevelt Row CDC will kickoff the first-annual Roosevelt Row Chile Pepper Festival. The Festival will highlight Phoenix food culture with the Southwest’s favorite vegetable, the chile pepper, and will showcase some of…
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