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heat-related illness, Arizona, Nevada
May 16, 2025

Arizona’s heat crisis is an invisible epidemic we’re ignoring

Arizona’s heat is an invisible epidemic, silently claiming lives while we delay the cure. Record-breaking temperatures are no longer rare — they’re Arizona’s new normal. As the heat intensifies, so […]

Apr 15, 2025

Gov. Hobbs vetoes soda ban for food stamps recipients

Key Points The soda ban passed the Legislature, but failed to get approval from the governor A ban on food coloring in products sold at schools was still approved The […]

Mar 24, 2025

‘Chemtrail’ ban bill under review in House

The scientific debate about artificially curbing solar radiation to reduce heat has bubbled over into legislative debate about whether the government and private industry are poisoning Arizonans by spraying chemicals […]

Mar 21, 2025

Arizona teen fights to ban ultra-processed foods in schools after losing 160 pounds

For millions of kids across America, ultra-processed food is more than just a school lunch staple — it’s a slow-acting poison. Cheap, addictive and everywhere. And for some of us, […]

pollution, American Lung Association, soot, smog
Jan 9, 2025

Poll: Arizonans continue to support clean energy policies

Arizona voters across the political spectrum continue to view air pollution and climate change as serious threats to their health and well-being, and they want ...

Oct 21, 2024

Care for the Whole Patient Leads to Healthy Populations

This August, U.S. News and World Report published a study ranking the health of nearly 3,000 counties across the country on a scale of 1 to 100. In a troubling […]

dentists, oral health, Delta Dental of Arizona, holistic wellness
Oct 27, 2023

Oral health can provide path to better health and wellness

Arizonans are becoming more aware of the vital link between oral health and overall well-being. This understanding about holistic wellness is influencing at-home oral health care and increasing routine, preventive visits to dentists.

House, Senate, health, lawmakers, Medicaid fraud
Oct 27, 2023

Lawmakers plan to tackle diverse health-related issues next year 

Members of the House and Senate Health and Human Services committees are hoping to address a myriad of issues in 2024.  

Hobbs, county attorneys, abortion, Planned Parenthood,
Aug 8, 2023

Organizations launch bid to try to put abortion rights in Constitution

A coalition of organizations is launching a bid to put the right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution.

Kids Count Data Book, child care, Arizona
Jun 15, 2023

Report: Arizona children’s well-being improves slightly but state still ranks among worst

An annual report that measures the well-being of children showed slight improvement for Arizona kids, but the Grand Canyon state remained among the lowest-ranked states.

cottage food industry, Hobbs, tamales, Senate, House, legislation, commercial kitchens, home-based businesses
Jun 14, 2023

Health records vindicate Arizona tamale vendors

Home cooking scares Arizona health officials, but real-world evidence should put them at ease. A new investigation finds no confirmed illnesses related to homemade meals or snacks sold in the seven states with the broadest laws.

Senate, House, Hobbs, Ducey, disaster declaration, Covid pandemic
Mar 27, 2023

Constitutional change would impact how state manages disaster declarations

A proposed constitutional amendment that is one vote away from being sent to the 2024 ballot for voter approval will have far-reaching impacts on how the state oversees disaster declarations and potentially impact millions of dollars in federal funding.

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