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.
When well-intentioned policies amplify over-policing
As the Food and Drug Administration gears up to potentially ban menthol cigarettes, it's crucial that we pause and consider the broader ramifications of such a decision. Although well-intentioned, this policy change could have consequences far beyond public health that can seriously harm minority communities.
Quarters bounce: Cities win appeals of Census’ count of group quarters
Population growth is nothing new in booming Arizona, but that growth usually comes with moving trucks. Over the past year, however, five Arizona cities and towns managed to add 10,000 residents without a moving truck or a packing box in sight.