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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 […]
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 […]
