It is a no-brainer. Parents want the freedom to choose the educational option that best suits their families. Parent-led, child-focused school choice programs are growing throughout the country, but Arizona is at top of the list! Heritage Foundation ranked the best...
Marriage and Family
Arizona Tops the List!
Topping Craig’s List wouldn’t usually be an honor at CAP, except when it’s Craig DeRoche’s list. DeRoche is the President and CEO of Family Policy Alliance (FPA), of which CAP is an allied state organization. FPA’s commitment to pro-family, God-glorifying policy...
Power Struggle: Parents v. Activists
The fight to keep parents in the dark is curiously intense. Why so secret? As parents begin to ask questions, some teachers and school officials have become indignant and protective – not necessarily of the students, but of their own ideas. “GLSEN is coaching teachers...
At Risk: Children, Religious Freedom
Children cannot drink alcohol, smoke cigarettes, or get a tattoo until they are of a certain age. They don’t yet have the ability to assess the risks and consequences of potentially dangerous or permanent decisions. But many Arizona lawmakers believe children can make...
Never Say Die
A significant victory for parental rights slipped through the cracks less than three weeks ago when Governor Doug Ducey vetoed SB 1456. But we never say die here at CAP. So, we worked with lawmakers and the Governor’s office to basically revive the bill with the...
CAP-Supported Bills Go Into Effect!
Several CAP-supported bills passed by the Arizona legislature and signed by Governor Ducey during the 2018 legislative session became effective on August 3. These measures specifically promote life, parental rights, educational opportunities, free speech, and...
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous…
The Arizona House and Senate unanimously passed resolutions yesterday supporting the values and policies of the Boy Scouts of America. Former Boy Scouts Rep. David Gowan and Sen. Al Melvin read this resolution before it was unanimously passed: Whereas, scouting is the...
Helping Arizona Families through Tax Credit Programs
Center for Arizona Policy encourages Arizona taxpayers to consider four state income tax credits that help Arizona families. To take advantage of these credits, all you have to do is make a donation to a school tuition organization, a charity that serves low income...
Man Knows Not His Time
Yesterday I received the sad news that a dear ministry friend, Pastor Leo Godzich, passed away following a car accident while in Uganda to preach. I first met Leo twenty-five years ago when he was ministering to individuals suffering from AIDS. Through the years, Leo...
For the Record: It’s the Same Tired Story
Children do best with a mom and a dad. This isn’t the first time I’ve led one of these posts out like this, but once again we’re seeing CAP-supported SB 1188 be mischaracterized and attacked in the media. SB 1188 requires that marital status be considered in adoption...