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New proposed tax cuts abound as need for K-12 funds persists
Gov. Doug Ducey won't promise to veto new tax cuts even as he says the state is putting as much money as it can into public education.
Veteran tax cut passes on second vote of Senate
The chamber voted 18-11 to approve a tax break for certain military veterans, days after the same measure failed on a 15-13 vote -- one shy of the 16 needed in the Senate for approval.
Tax-break proposal for veterans fails in Senate vote
The Arizona Senate failed to pass a bill giving certain military veterans a tax break, as the 15-13 vote on Thursday afternoon fell one vote shy of approval.
Lack of federal funding leaves proposed state veterans homes in limbo
In 2015, the state budget included $9.2 million for a new veterans state home in Yuma. In 2017, $10 million was designated to build a state home in Flagstaff. However, construction is stalled on both projects because this state funding makes up only 35 percent of total costs.
Groups join in condemnation of bill to repeal, replace Obamacare
As the U.S. Senate mulls over the Republicans’ health care bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, local opponents are crying foul on behalf of a variety of people facing cuts to their Medicaid coverage.
Advocates say ending Arizona’s veteran homelessness is in reach
Arizona advocates say eliminating veteran homelessness is within reach, and Phoenix has already reached “functional zero” veteran homelessness.
Frustrated with VA care, veterans seek alternative options
Many veterans are driven to seek alternative treatment after a lack of sufficient care, or access to care, at Veterans Administration hospitals.
Official says Phoenix VA Health Care System has improved
Despite a new report raising serious questions about the quality of care within the Phoenix VA Health Care System, a top official in the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs said Wednesday that significant progress has been made.
Gosar: Ban DREAMers in military; Grijalva: Bring deported vets back
Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar introduced a bill Monday to bar certain immigrants from serving in the military, a move he said is needed to keep the Obama administration from “enlisting DACA aliens through a backdoor amnesty program.”
McFarland’s contributions described as unprecedented
Ernest William McFarland (1894-1984), known throughout his career as “Mac,” served as a U.S. senator, governor of Arizona, and ultimately chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, but millennials, baby boomers, and even many seniors have difficulty recalling his name or his numerous accomplishments. His life story should inspire Arizonans. His career in politics, law, as a television executi[...]
Celebrating our grandfather and the 72nd birthday of the GI Bill
As proud grandchildren, my siblings and I were honored to build a memorial for our grandfather —Ernest W. McFarland—at the Arizona Capitol, where he served as 10th Arizona governor.
Ex-Phoenix VA head gets probation in wait list-linked case
A former VA health system director has been sentenced to two years' probation for failing to disclose gifts received while supervising the Phoenix hospital where whistleblowers revealed veterans on secret waiting lists faced scheduling delays of up to a year.
