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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.
Arizona, New Mexico tribes share in veterans housing funds
Tribes in Arizona and New Mexico are sharing in more than $1.1 million in federal funding to help address homelessness among veterans.
Mesa program offers struggling veterans an alternative to the streets
Soon after returning home from the Vietnam War, Marine Corps veteran Larry Hutchison said he found himself on the streets of this Phoenix suburb.
FTC investigating financial practices of University of Phoenixai??i??s online college
The University of Phoenix, which runs an online college popular among military veterans, is under federal investigation for possible deceptive or unfair business practices, its parent company the Apollo Education Group told shareholders July 29.
Site ranks Arizona 18th best state for retiring veterans
Arizona pitches itself as a great place to retire. But an analysis of factors by WalletHub shows that, at least for veterans, the state is not the top spot to finally settle down. In fact, it isn’t even in the Top 10.
By the numbers: Arizona license plates
Special license plates are a constant source of legislation and discussion at the Arizona Legislature, whether bills are sponsored to repeal plates, normalize designs or introduce new ones. Here’s a numerical look at the plates themselves and the legislation they’ve inspired.
Common Core, elections, veterans issues highlight proposed 2015 laws
Lawmakers have already drafted and introduced more than 600 ideas for new laws and that number will likely double before the legislative session ends.
Arizonans get front-row seats as guests at State of the Union
Jean and Howard Somers’ work to increase awareness of veterans’ mental health issues has made them regulars in Washington, but the former Arizona residents were still surprised to get an invitation to the State of the Union.
