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Budget needs an ounce of oral health prevention
Luckily, nearly all dental diseases are preventable with the right care and attention. This is a problem we can solve, and covering comprehensive dental care in AHCCCS is a smart move for our state.
Wildfires bigger, prompting changes in firefighting workforce
An annual wildfire training academy in Prescott marked a record-setting year, with more than 1,000 people turning out in March for a week of classroom time and work in the field.
Legislature ignores short-term rental bills
Efforts to regulate Arizona’s short-term rental marketplace appear to have failed this year with no Republican or Democratic bills on the issue getting a hearing in legislative committees.
Let’s allow innovative technologies, funding address housing shortage
“A housing market that meets the needs of workers and families is a foundation for economic development, financial stability, and wealth building opportunities.” Those are qualities of a healthy community. It’s time to get creative, break out of the traditional mode of single-use facilities, and allow innovative technologies and funding to address our structural housing supply shortages.
Personal stories, not politics on issue of abortion
In Arizona, amidst a critical juncture in the abortion debate, let's prioritize human faces, real experiences, and compelling narratives for compassionate policymaking. Only by appreciating the personal side can we safeguard women's rights and well-being, avoiding a future where women's rights become history.
Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, an unwavering voice of moderate conservatism and the first woman to serve on the nation's highest court, died Friday. She was 93.
Resigning office under indictment could be poor strategy
Indicted Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby has no plans of resigning after the state grand jury charged him and his colleague Supervisor, Chairwoman Peggy Judd on two felony counts for delaying certification of the 2022 election.
Climate resilience demands healthy forests
Now, more than ever, we need to manage our forests actively to make them able to withstand the conditions we are facing.
Arizona rattlesnakes could be affected by I-11 construction
The Interstate 11 corridor proposed expansion cuts through desert land, which experts say could cause continuing concerns for wildlife, such as rattlesnakes. The proposed project, which doesn’t have a clear timeline, would run from Wickenburg to Nogales and could potentially connect to I-11 in Nevada. However, a portion of the project cuts through desert land, which experts say could cause[...]
New Mexico creates new council to address cases of missing and slain Native Americans
New Mexico is creating a new advisory council that will be charged with implementing a state plan for responding to cases of missing or slain Native Americans, with top state officials vowing Tuesday that the work will lead to more people being found and families gaining closure.
Bipartisan PAC kicks off attempt to change primary election system
A bipartisan political action committee announced the launch of an effort to change Arizona’s primary election system, proposing a third potential item that could be on the 2024 ballot related to how the state’s primary election is conducted.
Medicare is stronger than ever but cost-saving measures are at risk
This year, the Medicare enrollment period opened on Oct. 15, which means millions of seniors have begun selecting their coverage for 2024. As they enroll, it’s vital that seniors in Arizona know they will see lower healthcare and prescription drug costs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year.
