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Recent Articles from Lauren Saria, Cronkite News Service
Report calls for revamp of Arizona’s trauma-care system plan
Arizona’s free enterprise-based trauma system would benefit from increased government control and an updated comprehensive plan, according to a recent report by the American College of Surgeons.
Mental Health First Aid plan advancing at State Capitol
Representatives from law enforcement, behavioral health and faith-based groups are urging lawmakers to expand a state training program that helps community members recognize and assist those facing mental health challenges.
Rep. Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma
Name: Lisa Otondo Chamber: House of Representatives Party: Democrat Profession: Realtor, former school teacher Hometown: Yuma Legislative District: No. 4, which stretches from southern Yuma County into southern Maricopa County... […]
Licenses for deferred action participants gets Capitol hearing
Denying Arizona driver’s licenses to participants in the Obama administration’s deferred action program is setting up newly legal workers to break the law by driving anyway, an advocate told state lawmakers Thursday.
Lawmaker seeks university tuition waivers for foster kids
An Arizona lawmaker wants to help more foster children have access to a college education, giving them a period to transition between their childhood and entering the adult world.
Rep. Juan Mendez, D-Phoenix
Name: Juan Mendez Chamber: House of Representatives Party: Democrat Profession: Manages a non-profit association called Community Voicemail Hometown: Phoenix Legislative District: No. 26, which includes north Tempe, northwest Mesa and... […]
Rep. Victoria Steele, D-Tucson
Name: Victoria Steele Chamber: House of Representatives Party: Democrat Profession: Counselor in private practice and instructor at the University of Phoenix. Hometown: Tucson Legislative District: 9, which covers north Tucson.... […]
Center outlines steps for achieving ‘The Arizona We Want’
Create 75,000 jobs that increase average wages by 30 percent. Deliver high-speed broadband Internet throughout the state. Thin 30,000 additional acres of land annually to prevent forest fires. Increase health care coverage and fund the Common Core Standards.
Lawmaker: Allow online law school grads to take Arizona bar exam
Rep. John Allen, R-Scottsdale, has introduced a bill that would allow graduates of online law schools to take the bar exam and become attorneys.
