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Effective financial literacy programs can empower a generation
“What’s the one thing you wish you learned in school?” That’s a question many Americans answer with “personal finance,” “how to manage money,” or something similar. In fact, research by […]
Bill limiting electricity competition gets Ducey’s OK
On April 26, Ducey signed House Bill 2101, which repeals language passed in 1998 that was meant to increase competition in the electricity sector.
ACC approves APS rate reduction
Most Arizona Public Service Co. customers will pay a little less for electricity now, but the utility, which initially sought a 5% rate increase, is threatening to sue over the decision.
Bill helps West Valley homeless seniors
A Senate bill could lead to converting a hotel into a shelter to cope with a growing population of homeless seniors in the West Valley.
Freeing CRNAs from doctor supervision good for patients, hospitals
To increase health care access and decrease cost, government should get out of the way and empower proven health care professionals to do their jobs. We are practicing Certified […]
Nursing homes, assisted living centers make plans for in-person visits
Sometime this coming week you'll find out when you can finally visit grandma in the nursing home.
Media sue state to get information on virus in nursing homes
Several media organizations are going to court to challenge the refusal of the Department of Health Services to tell the public how many residents of individual nursing homes are becoming ill with COVID-19.
AARP wrong: Only restructuring can save Arizona’s ratepayers
Full restructuring of electricity markets in Arizona offers the best antidote for the outdated monopoly model.
Regulators take utility disconnection rules under consideration
State utility regulators are trying to determine how hot is too hot – and least when it comes when blocking electric companies from shutting off the power to customers.
Politicians’ simplistic health care solutions only worsen problem
At the Democratic presidential primary debates in Detroit last week, the candidates jockeyed to explain their plans to reduce health care costs. Each candidate backed some form of Medicare for All system, which researchers say would only further increase health care costs -- even if patients are further shielded from them.
Texas not a model in retail electric choice debate
ERCOT (the power grid operator for most of Texas) is predicting a power shortage starting next summer. This is because they have relied on market signals to get new generation built and keep current plants open. This model is obviously not working.
Reduction in Adult Protective Services backlog means longer HCBS waitlists
And while we cite the good that has resulted in the drop in APS caseload, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) on the other hand continues to experience an ever-increasing caseload of vulnerable older adults who desperately need help. These individuals are being waitlisted. Some have to wait nearly a year to receive any assistance depending on the type of service they need.
