A search of the popular magazine “Psychology Today” revealed that many professionals in Arizona who are not certified continue to advertise art therapy services. Of 16 therapists that listed an art therapy specialty or claimed to be trained in art therapy, only five had the required board certification.
Read More »Art therapy requirements put in place, still largely unregulated
Coral Evans at home as Flagstaff mayor, represents even foes 
Coral Evans grew up living in public, low-income housing in Flagstaff, a place her family has called home for three generations. Now, she is proud to represent her city as the mayor. But that isn’t the only thing on Evans’ plate.
Read More »Federal agency takes abortion stance, says life begins at conception 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has changed key language in its newly released draft strategic plan that puts the department in the center of the heated debate over abortion.
Read More »Arizona ozone levels rise as feds tighten air quality restrictions 
Across much of Arizona there was more ozone in the air this summer than there was last year, including several days in Phoenix where the levels spiked into the unhealthy range.
Read More »Lack of federal funding leaves proposed state veterans homes in limbo 
In 2015, the state budget included $9.2 million for a new veterans state home in Yuma. In 2017, $10 million was designated to build a state home in Flagstaff. However, construction is stalled on both projects because this state funding makes up only 35 percent of total costs.
Read More »Marchers take up cause of black women 
Attendees, organizers and lawmakers alike at the March for Black Women Sept. 30 put education and the treatment of black girls in Arizona’s schools front and center.
Read More »ADEQ at odds with advisory panel over septic system regulations 
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality disagrees with its own advisory committee, which says current septic system regulations need a serious update to ensure protection of groundwater.
Read More »From toilet to tap, brew challenge shows safe reuse of water 
Under a special permit, 26 breweries already made use of reclaimed wastewater as the basis for new craft beers.
Read More »State takes steps to make parks accessible for people with disabilities 
Battling national laws and attitudes that outdoor parks don’t need to prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities, the Arizona State Parks department has begun to take steps toward universal access.
Read More »EPA funding cuts expected to impact Arizona air, water programs 
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality expects reductions in grant funding from the federal Environmental Protection Agency, but a lack of specifics have impeded planning.
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