Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//March 14, 2024//

Gov. Katie Hobbs addresses state lawmakers Jan. 8, 2024, in her second State of the State address. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//March 14, 2024//

The program announced earlier this month to retire medical debt was promoted as providing anonymous relief to thousands of Arizonans. But it turns out the contract negotiated with RIP Medical...

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