It is important to remember that the Rio Nuevo legislation is a partnership between the state of Arizona and the city of Tucson. Both entities have a vested interest in its success. Tax-increment financing (TIF) legislation is a legal template used across the country to finance sports stadiums and similar projects for municipalities. In essence,…
In the beginning, there was the word, and the word was “stadium.” Many moons ago, in the municipal-government firmament, someone figured out a way to build a stadium at no cost to the municipality. It was called “TIF,” and they saw that it was good. TIF stands for tax-increment financing. In this type of legislation,…
Emil and Jonathan talk with Seton Motley about “Net Neutrality”
We knew it would happen sooner or later. Now the murderous attack on Gabrielle Giffords and others by a deranged man is being used to launch a new attack on the right to keep an bear arms. This new campaign was predictable right down to the recommendations. Predictability is a result of repeating patterns. One…
Emil and Jonathan and the news
State senator Al Melvin (R-26)
Emil and Jonathan interview Michael Prell who will discuss his book, “Underdogma, How America’s Enemies use our Love of the Underdog to Trash American Power”.
Emil, Bruce and Jonathan engage in a superb conversation with Victor Davis Hanson. Topics include Egypt, Sarah Palin, and the Central Valley of California.
