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sex offender laws, Arizonans for Rational Sex Offense Laws, prison, sex offender registry
May 18, 2023

Data suggest changes for sex offense policies  

It’s time for a new paradigm in sex offender policies, one that considers real studies by real scientists. 

prostate cancer, prescriptions,
May 18, 2023

HELP Copays Act will assist patients

The HELP Copays Act nationally provides relief that patients need to better manage their disease and avoid falling into financial despair.

teachers, Honest Arizona
May 16, 2023

Ciscomani, Schweikert need to help teachers, seniors and all Arizonans

Arizona's members of Congress not only swore an oath, but they also made promises to the people they were elected to represent. We intend to hold them accountable.

transportation, bus, Hobbs, Legislature, Holbrook Unified School District
May 16, 2023

Grant program provides transportation solutions for students in rural areas

I’ve seen the benefits the Arizona Transportation Modernization Grant Program can deliver to students and families.

Covid vaccine, vaccinations, older Americans
May 15, 2023

Health emergency ends – keep smart pandemic policies

The Covid Public Health Emergency declaration ended May 11. However, it is important to note that although the emergency had ended, Covid has not gone away.

Medicaid, health insurance, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
May 15, 2023

Arizonans at risk of losing Medicaid have options

With the end of the federal public health emergency signaling a return to “normal,” millions of Americans – including an estimated 600,000 Arizonans – are at risk of losing their Medicaid health coverage.

opioids, State Opioid Response, Arizona Department of Health Services, opioid overdose,
May 15, 2023

AZ makes significant strides in opioid crisis 

More than five people in Arizona die each day from opioid overdose, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. To address the crisis, state administrators, behavioral health providers, prevention specialists, educators and researchers have made remarkable progress.

water, groundwater, Kerr, Senate bill
May 14, 2023

It’s time to have honest debate about water

SB1660 is a much needed first step in confronting our water crisis.

per-pupil funding, education funds, K-12, Education Law Center
May 5, 2023

Inequitable funding of Arizona K-12 schools must be fixed

Every Arizona family pays taxes to support public schools. Every Arizona student should receive an equitable level of funding for their education.

financial literacy, Junior Achievement of Arizona
May 5, 2023

Financial literacy is pathway to financial capability

The Milken Institute found 57% of adults in the U.S. are financially illiterate, and Generation Z scores worse than other generations on financial literacy tests. That is why Junior Achievement of Arizona starts early and provides programming often, engaging students over multiple grades to teach career and work readiness.

Bibles, Stahl Hamilton, House, members' lounge
May 4, 2023

Christian Nationalists are controlling my country 

For far too long Christian Nationalists have held the public square captive and pushed their hate-filled narrative. The latest is the demonization of state Rep. Stephanie Stahl-Hamilton from Tucson, who is also a Christian minister.

Medicaid, health care, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, seniors
May 2, 2023

Medicaid is lifeline for Arizona’s seniors and veterans

When you think of health care for seniors, you probably think of Medicare, but Medicaid is also vital to providing the care that older Arizonans in our community rely on. It helps cover high medical costs for those who have limited income and resources, as well as those living in nursing homes and relying on long-term care.

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