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Feds nix hope for additional AHCCCS funding
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services dashed Arizona’s hopes that it may be eligible for increased Medicaid funding even if it doesn’t fully expand coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Monday informed states they will not get enhanced funding for partial Medicaid expansion. States that expand coverage to include people earning up to[...]
Regents approve Klein contract
The Arizona Board of Regents approved a three-year contract worth more than $1 million for new board President Eileen Klein.
Morrissey asks Boehner to reinstate Schweikert
Arizona Republican Party Chairman Tom Morrissey wants U.S. House Speaker John Boehner to reinstate Congressman David Schweikert to a prominent committee posting after the second-term Republican was ousted following the election.
Lawmakers plan to resurrect bills that didn’t pass in previous years
Neither the governor’s veto, nor a ballot measure’s resounding defeat at the polls will stop Sen. Al Melvin from reviving a plan to convert federal land to state land.
Lobbyists discuss what’s on tap for the upcoming legislative session
As the year comes to a close and a new legislative session is on the horizon, lobbyists and lobbying groups across the state are firming up their agendas and trying to get lawmakers’ ears and votes.
The real health care debate: Medicaid expansion
Gov. Jan Brewer’s decision to not pursue a state-operated health care exchange sets the stage for a showdown over how to deal with Arizona’s uninsured population.
High court declines to take Arizona domestic partner case
The U.S. Supreme Court will not review Arizona’s policy of denying benefits for domestic partners of state employees.
Panel recommends tax credit continuation
A panel of representatives and senators yesterday recommended the continuation of a dollar-for-dollar tax credit program for contributions to groups that provide scholarships to students in private and parochial schools.
Election results official — let the bill introductions begin
Now that the election results have been officially canvassed and certified, returning legislators and their new colleagues can start introducing legislation for next year’s session.
First medical marijuana dispensary in Arizona starts selling pot
Arizonans who have been issued approval by the state can now walk into a retail storefront and legally buy pot.
Legislature’s first bill says no to health care exchange
The first proposal in the upcoming legislation session would prohibit Arizona from establishing a state-based insurance health care exchange, a key component of the federal Affordable Care Act.
Brewer visits U.S. troops in Afghanistan
Gov. Jan Brewer slipped out of the country and into war-torn Afghanistan for a few days, visiting U.S. troops, including National Guard members from Arizona.
