Opinion: You can’t blame Californians for moving to Arizona. But let’s hope they leave behind the progressive policies that ruined their state.

Jon Gabriel
opinion contributor

Driving across Arizona, it’s hard not to notice a surge in California license plates. The reason for this is becoming more apparent every day. California is a failed state.

After nearly a decade of one-party rule, the once-Golden State is tarnished, possibly beyond repair. Listing all the problems facing our neighbors across the Colorado River would require several books, so I’ll only highlight a few.

At some point, the lovely weather and geography aren’t worth the cost.

I receive a couple of messages a week from contacts all over California asking where they should move to in Arizona. My neighbors are experiencing the same.

I can’t blame Californians but I hope they leave their failed policies at home.

Read the entire article at: https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2020/08/24/move-california-arizona-fine-but-leave-your-policies-home/5620418002/