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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 […]
Ciscomani voted to defund Planned Parenthood and gut Medicaid, let’s hold him accountable
Last week, Rep. Juan Ciscomani voted to defund Planned Parenthood and gut AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program — all so that billionaires can enjoy bigger tax breaks. The GOP bill, which […]
Big Beautiful Bill risks deepening inequality while promising growth
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1, 119th Congress) is being promoted as a pro-growth, pro-worker initiative. But for many Arizonans, especially working families, the bill’s sweeping changes could deepen […]
Gov. Hobbs recaps progress as the legislative session comes to a close
Key Points: Gov. Katie Hobbs considers latest legislative session a success Budget approved at $17.6 billion, close to requested amount Transparency, crypto bills vetoed; development deals approved The way Gov. […]
Medicaid cuts would severely impact Arizona’s mental health system
For decades, Medicaid has been a cornerstone of Arizona’s health care infrastructure, providing coverage to 1.9 million residents, including low-income families, children, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Arizona’s Medicaid program […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
An open letter to Congressman Ciscomani
Dear Congressman Juan Ciscomani: I am Clinton Kuntz, CEO of El Rio Health, a vital community health center in Tucson and your constituent. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with […]
