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Feds give approval for AHCCCS freeze
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System finally received approval from the federal government for its partial enrollment freeze, though the one-day delay will push back freeze by an extra week.
Arizona reviewing US memo on medical marijuana
Arizona officials on Friday were reviewing a new federal memo on possible criminal prosecutions related to medical marijuana, as a lawyer for would-be dispensary operators said the memo doesn't really change anything.
Judge refuses to block AHCCCS freeze, but case isn’t over
Attorneys for a group trying to stop an upcoming partial enrollment freeze in the state's Medicaid program said a judge's refusal to block the freeze is only a temporary setback.
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.
Arizona judge to consider partial Medicaid freeze
A judge holds a hearing Thursday afternoon on a request for an order to block Arizona's planned partial enrollment freeze for the state's Medicaid program.
Competitiveness package goes into effect Thursday
The Arizona Competitiveness Package goes into effect June 30, and while the business tax cuts that formed its foundation won’t start phasing in until 2014, several provisions will take root immediately.
Count of Pearce recall signatures tops requirement
Maricopa County officials have completed an initial check of recall petitions targeting Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce. And they have verified there's more than enough valid signatures to force a special election that could oust the Mesa Republican.
Fiesta Bowl asking 31 Arizona politicians to repay trips, tickets
The Fiesta Bowl is asking 31 Arizona politicians who received free trips or game tickets to repay more than $160,000.
Hearing set on blocking Medicaid freeze
A court case on whether to block the state from implementing a partial enrollment freeze for the state's Medicaid program will go down to the wire.
Brewer going to Western governors meeting in Idaho
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer departs her state Tuesday to attend the Western Governors' Association's annual meeting being held in Idaho.
Hogan re-files AHCCCS case in Superior Court
The Arizona Supreme Court refused to hear a lawsuit against the impending cuts to the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, but attorney Tim Hogan is hoping he’ll fare better in Superior Court.
Brewer announces several staff changes
Gov. Jan Brewer’s deputy policy director left for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, setting off a round of staff changes on the Ninth Floor.
