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Nov 8, 2024

From Boots to Solar Energy: Arizona’s Bright Future with Veterans Job Recruiting, Training

There are many ways to honor veterans on Veterans Day outside of attending a parade or raising an American flag outside your home. While these gestures are appreciated, what veterans […]

Oct 22, 2024

Nonprofit orgs aid military families with pets, service animals

Two Arizona-based organizations, Soldier’s Best Friend and the Arizona Humane Society (AHS), are supporting military families by ensuring both the mental health of veterans and the well-being of their pets […]

Sep 26, 2024

Protect Medicare Advantage for seniors, including veterans

As the November elections approach, one issue that should be top of mind for Arizona lawmakers is seniors’ access to quality, affordable health care. For older Arizonans, this is not […]

Medicaid, health care, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, seniors
May 24, 2024

We Must Defend Medicaid for Arizona Veterans

In the wealthiest nation on earth, no one should have to risk their lives because they can’t afford the care they need, least of all those who made sacrifices to serve this country. Just as our Arizona Vets defended us, we must defend them by protecting the Medicaid services that are vital to them.

Mar 19, 2024

Oil independence, clean energy economy at stake in presidential primary

I urge my fellow veterans, and all Arizonans who care about the future of our clean energy economy and building a more sustainable future, to keep in mind what’s at stake when they vote today and in November.

housing, DINO, Serviss, Hoffman, Shope, nominee
Sep 14, 2023

GOP members reject housing department nominee due to claims of plagiarism

A Senate panel voted Thursday to reject the governor’s pick to lead the state housing department – largely due to accusations that she is a serial plagiarist. 

heat wave, Phoenix, Justa Center, Southwest
Aug 30, 2023

Scottsdale will no longer house people from ‘The Zone’ with hotel housing program 

The City of Scottsdale is walking back a provision that would have sheltered people residing in a large homeless encampment in Phoenix after a Republican lawmaker’s intervention.  

PACT Act, veterans, asthma, military
Aug 4, 2023

Arizona veterans: apply for your PACT Act benefits before Aug. 9

I never had asthma during my entire life until I volunteered to serve my country. Thanks to President Joe Biden and military veteran leaders in Congress like Rep. Ruben Gallego and Sen. Mark Kelly, I’m now covered because of the PACT Act.

Apple watches, veterans, Phoenix VA, Schweikert, Kaiser
Jul 18, 2023

Schweikert must keep fighting to stop government bureaucracy, red tape from hurting veterans

In January, the International Trade Commission made a decision in a lawsuit against Apple filed by Masimo, a medical technology company, that could result in a ban on Apple Watches, and that’s a major issue for veterans here in Arizona who rely on the watches for quick and affordable access to healthcare.

teachers, Honest Arizona
May 16, 2023

Ciscomani, Schweikert need to help teachers, seniors and all Arizonans

Arizona's members of Congress not only swore an oath, but they also made promises to the people they were elected to represent. We intend to hold them accountable.

Medicaid, health care, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, seniors
May 2, 2023

Medicaid is lifeline for Arizona’s seniors and veterans

When you think of health care for seniors, you probably think of Medicare, but Medicaid is also vital to providing the care that older Arizonans in our community rely on. It helps cover high medical costs for those who have limited income and resources, as well as those living in nursing homes and relying on long-term care.

affordable housing, rent, Petersen, Senate, Republicans
Mar 13, 2023

Lawmakers should approve Senate bill to provide affordable housing to veterans

It’s time for our state government to take action to serve our veterans and Servicemembers, but just as importantly, for all Arizonans struggling with our state’s housing crisis.

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