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State removes offensive words from statutes
Words like "mental retardation" and "crippled" will no longer appear in Arizona state law. Gov. Jan Brewer held a ceremonial bill signing Thursday celebrating the passage of legislation that removes offensive words from state statutes.
Partial freeze for Medicaid taking effect
A partial eligibility freeze for Arizona's Medicaid program takes effect Friday.
Arizona Medicaid freeze on hold pending US action
Arizona will delay Friday's scheduled start of a partial enrollment freeze for its Medicaid program because federal officials are still considering the state's implementation plan.
New Phoenix Social Security office aims to cut disability claims backlog
The Social Security Administration began opening new claims-hearing offices to speed up the process in particularly congested areas. Last year, Phoenix was selected for one such office, which joined existing offices in Phoenix and Tucson.
Life access
Mike Colletto, a lobbyist for the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona who has been in a wheelchair for 32 years, dealt with depression until waking up one morning and deciding to look at the “positive side.”
