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Leadership lessons unlearned by those we elect
John McCain knew what it meant to put the interests of constituents before the interests of party. We desperately need that kind of leader now. I remain hopeful.
A word to the candidates
Voters are looking to you for answers, so remember that together we will stand and flourish while the continued divisiveness is beneficial to no one.
Liberal group ignores Dem support of health care bill, attacks GOP
The political postcards began landing in swing district voters’ mailboxes nearly as soon as election administrators finished counting primary ballots.
Time to ditch ‘the free care in ER’ guy
Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect, I personally experienced discrimination in the individual health insurance market and struggled to get coverage for a pre-existing condition. So when an email from Rep. David Schweikert bearing the subject line, “Myth vs. Fact on Healthcare” landed in my inbox, I opened it with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Voting this year is a matter of life or death
In the midst of a global health crisis and approaching the most important election of our lifetime, voters look to Sen. Martha McSally’s reprehensible record on health care to make... […]
Judge disqualifies health care initiative from ballot
Arizonans won't be voting in November on a proposal to hike pay of hospital workers and guarantee that those with pre-existing conditions can get affordable health insurance.
Judges return ballot measure descriptions to Legislative Council
Two more judges have rejected what they called attempts by Republican lawmakers to taint descriptions given to voters of ballot measures. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Sherry Stephens, an appointee... […]
Better solution needed for health care than more government
There is no question that lawmakers at every level of government need to work together to pass meaningful reforms that lower costs and increase access to care. However, government-controlled proposals like Medicare for All and the public option are not the right fit and could only worsen access issues for the LGBTQ+ community and all Arizonans.
McSally should stop misleading public about her health care record
Sen. McSally, please stop misleading Arizonans about your health care record.
Lawmakers, AG look to keep pre-existing condition coverage if Obamacare voided
Two Republican legislators and Attorney General Mark Brnovich are taking the first steps to craft legislation to ensure that Arizonans with pre-existing conditions can still buy health insurance if federal courts strike down the Affordable Care Act.
Let’s expand what’s working with ACA, address what’s not
From expanding Medicaid in the states to increasing health care literacy, reprioritizing education and enrollment to expanding federal subsidies to help more Arizonans get covered – we need to work on expanding what’s working with the ACA and addressing what isn’t. This could be one of the keys to tackling the high cost of health care in our country while expanding access and coverage for m[...]
Hospital group to challenge proposed ballot measure for pay hike
The state's hospital industry is gearing up to fight a ballot measure that would require its members give virtually all their employees a 20 percent pay hike over four years.
