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Medicaid, budget, Petersen, Toma, legislature, Democrats, Republicans
Mar 19, 2025

An open letter to Congressman Ciscomani

Dear Congressman Juan Ciscomani:  I am Clinton Kuntz, CEO of El Rio Health, a vital community health center in Tucson and your constituent. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with […]

Mar 17, 2025

New Banking Legislation Will Hurt Consumers, Community Banks Most

For more than 150 years, American consumers and businesses have benefitted from the national banking system’s uniform regulatory framework, due in part to the National Banking Act (NBA) signed into […]

shipping containers, lawsuits, Ducey, federal government, migrants, immigration, border
Mar 16, 2025

A Looming Port and Trade Catastrophe

During the pandemic, Americans learned how painful supply chain disruptions can be. Now, a newly proposed action from the Trump administration could unintentionally make the pandemic’s supply chain disruptions seem […]

Mar 16, 2025

Legislation would add to cost of prescription drugs

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a pharmacist. When I graduated college, my future husband — who was in pharmacy school — encouraged me to join the profession […]

Mar 15, 2025

Arizona has an opportunity to restore the school day

Arizona is at a critical crossroads.  Think back to your own school days. How much learning, friendship and fun would have been lost if you had been allowed to bring […]

Mar 14, 2025

Medical insurance companies shouldn’t use AI to deny patients’ claims

Medical insurance is under a microscope nationally, but most aren’t aware that insurers use Artificial Intelligence to review and deny patients’ claims. This is causing major, sometimes life-threatening, complications in […]

In this July 28, 2015, file photo, electrician Adam Hall installs solar panels on a roof for Arizona Public Service company in Goodyear, Ariz. On Wednesday, June 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt York, file)
Mar 13, 2025

Solar energy saves money, enables ministry to aid the needy

As stewards of God’s creation, it is our duty to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. To that end, the congregation at Desert Garden United Church of Christ […]

Mar 13, 2025

Arizona’s sex offender registry harms communities and families

In an era where evidence-based policy is increasingly valued, Arizona continues to maintain a sexual offense registry system that fails to deliver on its promises while creating serious collateral damage. […]

semiconductor industry, jobs,  Maricopa County Community College District, Biden administration
Mar 13, 2025

Arizona’s Leaders Are Asleep While the Semiconductor Industry Burns

Arizona’s elected officials are either asleep at the wheel or willfully ignoring a looming disaster. On March 3, 2025, President Trump and TSMC announced a $100 billion expansion in Arizona, […]

Mar 12, 2025

Support starter home legislation for working families and first-time home buyers — not investors

The dream of homeownership has turned into a nightmare for too many Americans, including many Arizonans.  Working parents save money to qualify for a loan, only to learn it’s not […]

Mar 11, 2025

What’s Next for Abortion Advocates in Arizona: The Fight Is Far From Over

In November 2024, Arizona voters made a powerful statement by passing Prop 139, which enshrined the right to abortion until viability in the state constitution. It was a major victory […]

housing, Kaiser, Senate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Freedom Caucus, Nick Ponder, Sundareshan, Anna Hernandez
Mar 10, 2025

Zoning Reforms Can Mean More Homes, Lower Costs for Arizona

Despite the strong bipartisan action the Arizona Legislature took last year to allow more homebuilding, the state’s housing shortage — and high costs for renters and homebuyers — persists. The […]

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