Indian Health Service steps up push for Covid, other vaccines
The Indian Health Service announced that all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment when appropriate, under a new vaccine strategy.
Inflation rising in Arizona, more people dining out, restaurants hiring
Inflation may be rising faster in Arizona than pretty much anywhere else. But that isn't keeping people from going out and enjoying themselves.
Cubans, Nicaraguans drive illegal border crossings higher
U.S. authorities stopped migrants more than 230,000 times on the Mexican border in October, the third-highest month of Joe Biden's presidency amid growing numbers from Cuba, Nicaragua, Colombia and other countries.
Hard workers should be able to make a living
Costs are rising, and wages aren’t keeping up. We need immediate action to lower the prices of everyday basics and raise the minimum wage.
Ducey to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visit
Gov. Doug Ducey arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for a visit focused on semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the U.S. and China.
Quality education and opportunities for the Latino community
There's a growing group of K-12 students who are missing out on the education they need and deserve. Where do we find the fastest growing dropout rate of K-12 students relative to their peers? Latino students.
A Thanksgiving message
Let’s help turn the tide and express our seasonal greetings with actions rather than words. Thanksgiving is the best time of the year to make a change. Everywhere people are wishing each other a lovely holiday season, but the Golden Rules have gotten lost in the translation.
End of eviction ban doesn’t cause spike
The federal government has ended renter protections while doling out billions of dollars in rental assistance. Instead of the expected surge in evictions, many landlords are holding off, waiting for the federal money to come through.
Ducey’s 2 Daniels pass the torch
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]They may share the first name, but around the halls of the Executive Tower’s Ninth Floor, they are known respectively as “Scarp” and “Ruiz.” For the past six or so years the... […]
Hospitals can’t sue pharmacies for opioid costs
Tucson Medical Center has no right to sue a major national pharmacy on the claim that it is negligent for distributing opioids in the state, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled September 1.
Telehealth boom spawns changes to Arizona law
Telehealth wasn’t new to Arizona when the pandemic began, but the past year has propelled it into the mainstream.
Sinema, Kelly should take ABC Test out of PRO Act
There’s no question that the pandemic has presented everyone with countless challenges this year. For parents especially, trying to juggle virtual learning and child care with a job has been an unprecedented challenge of its own.