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Arizona faces cuts to health care, food stamps and state revenue under Big Beautiful Bill
Key Points: Governor says Medicaid recipients would be hard hit Federal tax cuts would reduce state revenue Rural health care would suffer Gov. Katie Hobbs said there’s no way the […]
One big, beautiful disaster for the food safety net
The views expressed here are personal and not those of the University of Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). In February, Representative Juan Ciscomani said he opposed SNAP and Medicaid cuts. […]
Called for service but discarded in need: Bridging the gap in Arizona’s presumptive coverage for women firefighters
Presumptive disease employment laws facilitate access to health care and compensation for employees who work in hazardous conditions. The scope of these laws is to remove the employee’s responsibility of […]
Arizona GOP pushes for independent oversight of prisons
Key Points: Lawmakers seek watchdog to monitor prison agency accountability House stalls bill despite rising prison system concerns Governor Hobbs silent on independent panel; critics demand urgent oversight  Two […]
Preserving health care in Arizona
By a one vote margin (215-214), on May 22, the MAGA Republicans in Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill that delivers to President Trump his most cherished prize: tax cuts […]
Hobbs, hospital officials oppose proposed Medicaid cuts by Congress
Key Points: 25% of Medicaid recipients in Arizona could lose coverage Rural areas would be hard hit State favors work requirement with exceptions Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs brought nearly a […]
Lawsuit challenges abortion wait times, telemedicine ban
Key Points: Proposition 139 establishes fundamental right to abortion, challenges current laws New lawsuit targets waiting period, telemedicine ban, required ultrasounds Plaintiffs argue restrictions violate rights of Arizonans Several groups […]
Cuts to AHCCCS threaten Arizona’s health, economy and vulnerable families
In Arizona, Medicaid — known as AHCCCS — is not just a budget line item. It’s a lifeline for 2 million people, including one in three children. This program is […]
Hospitals could be required to record the citizenship status of patients
Key Points: House approved bill would require hospitals to ask about patients’ immigration status The bill’s sponsor says its to collect data on the cost of health care for illegal […]
Arizona should support expanding access to anti-obesity medications
As a state representative, I fight to support our most vulnerable 65+ community. We have too many of our Medicare patients struggling with diseases that could be preventable if they […]
HB2027 helps meet need for more mental health professionals
Arizona bill HB2027 was introduced in January. It attempts to provide licensing in a more timely manner to behavioral analysts in Arizona. It aims to lessen unnecessary government overreach. Due […]
Pharmacists are ready — and needed — to do more
Too many Arizonans are waiting too long for basic health care. I’ve been practicing pharmacy in Casa Grande for over 20 years, and I see the strain on patients every […]
