Ethics panel reviews complaint in Bible brouhaha
A House Ethics Committee reviewed evidence of a Democratic representative accused of stealing Capitol Bibles and engaging in disorderly behavior.
Arizona Senate bill could expand cochlear implant state Medicaid coverage
The Arizona Senate has passed a bill that aims to expand cochlear implant coverage for adults through Arizona’s Medicaid program.
AZ Nurses urge Biden to protect Medicare Advantage, reject cuts
The Arizona Nurses Association, as our state’s oldest and largest nursing organization, now feels compelled to speak out against a Biden administration proposal to cut billions of dollars from Medicare Advantage in the coming year.
Flake’s cynical attempt to break up the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Don’t be fooled by Flake’s innocuous reasons he professes for splitting up the 9th Circuit. Targeting our courts based on ideological disagreement is profoundly dangerous to this country and a threat to each and every one of us.
Corporation Commission sets hearings for APS rate increase
The Arizona Corporation Commission plans a series of meetings to take public comments on a rate increase agreement between the state's largest electric utility and consumer, solar and business groups.
Not all solar is created equal – comparing rooftop and utility scale
Arizona’s solar energy future is at stake as the Arizona Corporation Commission decides the value of solar at a hearing December 19 and 20.
Hearing scheduled on request to block Arizona abortion law
A federal judge will hold a June 23 hearing to consider blocking implementation of a recently passed Arizona law that would require doctors to tell women they can reverse the effects of a drug-induced abortion.
Park Service balks at requirement to plan ahead for future shutdowns
WASHINGTON – The National Park Service is not interested in coming up with plans to let states pay to keep parks open should another government shutdown occur, a service official testified Thursday to a House subcommittee.
Packing a big punch from a small office
Hours before energy regulators approved a small surcharge on residential solar this month, the head of a little-known consumer advocacy group played wingman to the solar industry’s lawyer.
Lesko to challenge Murphy in LD21, senator says he is “disappointed and hurt”
Rep. Debbie Lesko will challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Murphy in Legislative District 21, citing concerns that his ongoing “personal struggles” could cost the GOP a seat in the Arizona Senate.
Cuts to food stamp benefits hit more than 1 million Arizonans Friday
More than 1.1 million Arizonans who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – better known as food stamps – will see their benefits reduced Friday in a long-planned national cut.
Immigration-reform advocates take appeal to an international stage
WASHINGTON – After months of pushing national leaders for action on immigration reform, advocates Monday took their appeal to an international stage, telling the Organization of American States that U.S.... […]