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State Senate approves immigration checks in Arizona hospitals
Key Points: Arizona state Senate approves measure requiring hospitals to ask patients about immigration status Senator Wendy Rogers’ bill makes answering the question optional Opponents argue the bill may deter […]
Trump administration’s rural health aid falls short for Arizona
Key Points: Trump administration gives Arizona $67 million in federal aid for rural health care Arizona received less aid than other states due to its high urbanization rate Arizona’s rural […]
Hobbs seeks $1B federal aid to bolster rural Arizona health care
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs applies for $1 billion federal aid to support rural health care in Arizona Funding is part of $50 billion set aside by Congress to address […]
Arizona kidney patients deserve innovative cures
America spends more than $130 billion a year — over one-quarter of the entire Medicare budget — on kidney disease. And yet, when it comes to actually saving lives, we […]
State budget analysts give bleak forecast ahead of federal H.R. 1 changes
Key Points: State budget analysts warns of increasing costs and insufficient funds New federal Medicaid requirements and tax law changes will impact state budget significantly Budget analysts project the state […]
Arizona agencies request millions to fill the gaps left by federal funding cuts
Key Points: State agencies have submitted their budget requests for fiscal year 2027, which begins July 1, 2026 Agencies request millions from Arizona’s general fund to address Medicaid and SNAP […]
Paul Petersen – a case of political expediency over justice
It’s been almost five years since Paul Petersen, the former Maricopa County assessor, was sentenced and imprisoned by the federal government for violating a federal compact. Now that Petersen concludes […]
Lawmakers across the nation agree: States will suffer under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Key Points: Arizona lawmakers attended the National Conference of State Legislatures annual summit Lawmakers engaged in policy discussions on a number of topics The summit allowed legislators from both sides […]
Hobbs pursues drug discount card program as alternative to price caps
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs pursues state-issued discount card for prescription drugs The card offers average 18% discount for named drugs and 80% for generics Arizona residents will be eligible […]
States face tough choices as federal Medicaid cuts loom
BOSTON — State leaders will likely need to cut spending or move money from savings to manage Medicaid cuts and cost-shifts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, lawmakers said […]
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? No – one big, dangerous disaster
My patient had a full-body rash. Her lips were swelling. She was scared she couldn’t breathe. If the swelling continued, her tongue could obstruct her throat, and she would suffocate. […]
Medicaid and SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many Arizonans
Raising my 14-year-old son has been the most rewarding aspect of my life. He is my bright light and a constant source of joy. But providing for the two of […]
