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Medicare, healthcare, seniors, Kelly
May 26, 2023

Senator Kelly shows leadership by fighting for seniors’ healthcare

Today, I am writing to express my thanks to U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly for his leadership and commitment to fighting for seniors’ healthcare.

child labor laws, Arkansas, Progressive Era, Child Labor Amendment, agriculture
May 26, 2023

Children – the next ones in the meat grinder

Much of what the states are doing violates federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act that sets the floor on wages, hours and child labor.

vapes, disposable vapes, e-cigarettes, FDA
May 26, 2023

Vaping epidemic is impacting kids, environment

Anyone who has tried to throw away a battery in recent years understands that some things are dangerous, and you can’t simply put them in the trash and hope they go away. The same thing is true of flavored disposable vapes.

tobacco, border, Mexico, cartels, Biden administration
May 24, 2023

Prohibitionist tobacco policies would exacerbate border crisis

While the Biden administration sends troops to the southern border to handle an expected influx of migrants resulting from the expiration of the Title 42 public, the White House’s tobacco-related policies could worsen the crisis at our borders. 

ASU, ASU Barrett Honors College, GoX Labs, Empire Southwest, applied research, global marketplace, innovation
May 23, 2023

Public and private support for applied research drives innovation in Arizona

Arizona has the potential to become a leader in innovation and a significant contributor to the global economy. To achieve this goal, we must prioritize the correct processes.

mental health care, Valleywise Health, Mental Health Awareness Month, Behavioral Health Specialty Clinic
May 23, 2023

Valleywise Health makes strides, recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

As we recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m honored to share with you the significant strides Valleywise Health is making to increase access to behavioral health services to our community.

groundwater, rural Arizona, Legislature, governor, livelihoods, Prescott, Water for Arizona Coalition
May 19, 2023

Secure rural Arizonans’ water future now 

To the members of the Arizona Legislature and the governor – we ask for your leadership on water for the State of Arizona, for all our communities.

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.

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