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Congress

May 8, 2020

It’s your turn to help Arizona

Every 10 years, everyone’s responsibility is to fill out the census survey. In March, you received an invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. Your census ID was included in the letter.

prescription drugs, Medicare, Congress, asthma, Biden Administration, penicillin, bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, seniors, Masters, Republicans
Apr 20, 2020

Our hope is in innovative drugs now more than ever

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic reminds us all of the essentiality of prescription medications in public health protection. We Americans are counting on our clinical pharmaceutical scientists and medicinal chemists to discover a safe and effective remedy for the pernicious respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.

U.S. Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., smiles after her victory over Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Sinema won Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat in a race that was among the most closely watched in the nation, beating McSally in the battle to replace GOP Sen. Jeff Flake. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Feb 25, 2020

Sinema must stand with innocent children, not abortion lobby

It’s hard to believe that, in 21st century America, the life of a baby more than halfway through pregnancy is considered up for debate – but it’s true, thanks in part to Senator Kyrsten Sinema and her extremist Democrat friends in Congress. In many parts of the country, even newborn infants are uniquely vulnerable to being killed or left to die, all because they were slated for abortion and [...]

court, trial, Hobbs, commission
Jan 28, 2020

Ducey asks 9th Circuit to void court decision on land trust

Gov. Doug Ducey is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that could affect his ability and that of future governors to tap a special education trust account to funnel more cash into schools.

Jan 8, 2020

Bills would prohibit landowners from transferring private property to feds

Fearing an eroding tax base, two Republican legislators are leading efforts to block private individuals from transferring property to the federal government.

Dec 31, 2019

Arizona likely to gain seat in Congress in 2020

An analysis of the latest Census numbers by Election Data Services shows Arizona is virtually certain to gain a congressional seat after the 2020 census.

Dec 16, 2019

We need sweeping action to curb opioid crisis

I never set out to become an addict. Like so many people, my path of addiction began with a legal prescription for pain medication after I injured my knee. Every year, an estimated 3 million patients are prescribed post-surgical opioids and become dependent. More than 80% of heroin users trace their addiction to a legal prescription, including me.

Dec 9, 2019

Ducey consents to refugee resettlement in Arizona

Gov. Doug Ducey said Friday he won't take advantage of an offer by President Trump to allow Arizona to opt out of taking refugees, at least not up front.

Dec 2, 2019

Support legislation to incentivize non-opioids pain therapies

Opioids cost 1,375 Arizonans their lives in 2018 alone. This is a public health epidemic, and we need to leverage every available public-health policy tool to reduce opioid addiction. Fortunately, research into safer pain relievers is paying off and FDA-approved, opioid-free alternatives are now available. This means patients can recover from medical procedures in comfort while taking fewer, if an[...]

Oct 9, 2019

Ducey says impeachment effort puts Dems in ‘Catch 22’

Gov. Doug Ducey said Monday evening that President Trump is putting the Democrats into what he called a "Catch 22'' situation by refusing to cooperate in an impeachment probe.

Sep 3, 2019

Land and Water Conservation Fund far reaching

While parks dot the urban and rural landscapes of Arizona, the critical connections these places have to the Land and Water Conservation Fund may not be as clear.

Hayworth, prescription drugs, Congress
Aug 16, 2019

Arizona senators have chance to hold Big Pharma accountable

There is unprecedented momentum to hold Big Pharma accountable and lower prescription drug prices for patients. Our lawmakers need to capitalize on this moment and complete their mission.

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