healthcare

Arizona Lawmakers Blast Senate Deal That Excludes ACA Subsidies, Government to Open — ‘A Joke’

After a long fight in resolving the government shutdown, the Senate passed the recent legislation Monday night that may reopen…

5 days ago

Arizona Representatives Divided as Senate Moves to End Government Shutdown

The Senate moved closer to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on Sunday night when lawmakers voted 60-40…

6 days ago

Juan Ciscomani Leads Letter to Ensure Arizona Benefits from Rural Health Transformation Act

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) led a recent letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz,…

1 week ago

Government Shutdown Reaches Day 37 as Negotiations Continue

The federal government shutdown has entered its 37th day as Senate leaders work to find a resolution, though significant disagreements…

1 week ago

Government Shutdown Reaches Day 30 as Eli Crane Blasts Democratic Votes

Representative Eli Crane took to social media this week to call out Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego for their…

2 weeks ago

Carine Werner Leads Third Investigation Into $2.8 Billion Medicaid Fraud

Arizona State Senator Carine Werner, who chairs the Senate Health & Human Services Committee, has called a third oversight hearing…

3 weeks ago

Arizona Families Face Healthcare Crisis as Tax Credits Set to Expire

Local Hispanic business and community leaders gathered in Phoenix on Thursday to urge Arizona's congressional delegation to reopen the government…

3 weeks ago

Ruben Gallego Says Shutdown 'Does Suck,' Emphasizes Healthcare Negotiations

During an appearance on Fox Business' Claman Countdown, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) discussed the ongoing government shutdown, admitting that  "it…

4 weeks ago

Juan Ciscomani Joins Letter Blaming Senate Democrats for Shutdown

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) joined a letter with several other House Republicans affirming Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) blaming of Senate…

4 weeks ago

Small Business Owner Shares Healthcare Concerns with Mark Kelly

As the government shutdown enters its 21st day with no resolution in sight, Senator Mark Kelly highlighted the impact on…

4 weeks ago

Thousands Rally for ‘No Kings Protest’ as Lawmakers Clash Over Trump Policies

Protesters gathered across the country over the weekend for "No Kings" Day rallies, the third major organized event since President…

4 weeks ago

Katie Hobbs Delays Care Hour Cuts for Families of Children with Disabilities

Governor Katie Hobbs announced changes last week to Arizona's disability services system, directing state agencies to pause care hour reductions…

4 weeks ago

Kelly, Gallego Confront Speaker Johnson Over Government Shutdown

Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego engaged in a heated exchange with House Speaker Mike Johnson over the government shutdown…

1 month ago

Planned Parenthood Arizona Suspends Medicaid Services

Planned Parenthood Arizona announced it will no longer provide services to patients using Medicaid. The decision affects cancer screenings, STI…

2 months ago

Janae Shamp, Julie Willoughby Demand Renegotiation of Arizona Healthcare Policies

State Senator Janae Shamp (R-29) and State Representative Julie Willoughby (R-13) are demanding the renegotiation of new healthcare policies set…

2 months ago

Yassamin Ansari, Eli Crane Split on Trump Admin's Autism-Tylenol Claims

Arizona representatives offered contrasting responses to the White House announcement linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism risk, highlighting rising…

2 months ago

Juan Ciscomani Introduces Bill Protecting Against Healthcare Premium Spikes

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) is introducing a bipartisan bill protecting small businesses, seniors, and families from healthcare premium spikes. The…

2 months ago

Governor Hobbs Issues Executive Order on COVID Vaccine Access

Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order this week expanding COVID vaccine availability in Arizona beyond current federal guidelines. "Today…

2 months ago