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World Elder Abuse Day shines light on incidents
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. And while Arizona has in years past made strides in reducing elder abuse and the exploitation of other vulnerable adults, thousands of seniors each month continue to report incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Senate rejects Hobbs’ DHS nominee
The Senate voted Tuesday to reject Gov. Katie Hobbs’ nomination of Dr. Theresa Cullen to serve as the director of the Department of Health Services, though Hobbs tried to withdraw the nomination before the vote.
Housing Trust Fund key to Hobbs’ affordability plans
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but also faces a growing housing problem.
Clemency advocates push for more attention, resources, additional board member
When it comes to recommendations from the Board of Executive Clemency, advocates for clemency say former Gov. Doug Ducey fell short in responding to requests for pardons and commutations.
Hiring people with disabilities is good for business, good for Arizona
People with disabilities have long been underrepresented or excluded from the workforce based on employers’ low expectations and prejudiced bias about abilities. As CEO of an Arizona-based organization that promotes opportunity and inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities, I can tell you that things are looking up, but there is still more to do.
AG: no jail for Phoenix police cop who double-dipped in 2nd job
A Phoenix police officer who worked full time but fraudulently collected pay at a second job as an investigator for the state will avoid jail time.
Panel aims to protect vulnerable adults
Nearly four years after a disabled woman in a vegetative state gave birth to a baby at a Hacienda HealthCare facility, a House committee is touting its efforts to ensure that Arizona’s vulnerable adults will be protected.
Ducey orders agencies to improve training on sexual abuse prevention
Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday that will lead to increased oversight of those serving some of Arizona's most vulnerable populations.
Senate candidates sue state, hit campaign trial
A handful of candidates for the Arizona Legislature share the distinction of suing the state they hope to represent.
New law to force unemployed to take any job
Arizonans who don't take pretty much any job after being out of work for at least four weeks will lose their unemployment benefits.
Construction industry relies on training programs, ex-prisoners to fill jobs
Since the recession that plagued the previous decade, Arizona has struggled to grow one of its biggest contributors to the economy: the construction industry.
Civil rights groups say state violates federal voter laws
Arizona and some state agencies are not fully complying with the National Voter Registration Act, according to several organizations now asking Secretary of State Michele Reagan to get involved.
