healthcare

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…

3 days ago

Carine Werner Calls Second Medicaid Hearing Amid National Healthcare Fraud Concerns

Arizona legislators are proceeding with additional hearings to examine potential fraud within the state's Medicaid program, as federal authorities address…

6 days ago

AG Mayes Cracks Down on Mobile Home Park Mismanagement

Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking a court to force the owners of a Tucson mobile home park to immediately…

1 week ago

Rep. Biggs Commends Secretary Kennedy's End of COVID Vaccine Mandatess

Representative Andy Biggs praised Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for ending emergency authorization for COVID vaccines, saying it protects…

3 weeks ago

Republican Primary Poll Shows Congressman Biggs with Strong Lead in 2026 Governor's Race

A recent online and text poll conducted by Kreate Strategies, the survey of 679 Republican voters in Arizona suggesting Congressman…

3 weeks ago

AG Mayes Warns of Deadly Fentanyl Crisis On National Fentanyl Awareness Day

As new data shows the devastating severity of the opioid crisis, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes dedicated National Fentanyl Prevention…

4 weeks ago

Obama Defends the Affordable Care Act — Crane Says It’s Time to Step Aside

Representative Eli Crane of Arizona responded this week to former President Barack Obama's recent defense of the Affordable Care Act…

1 month ago

Trump Furthers Digital Initiative For Medical Data, Announcing New Program

Wednesday marked the beginning of the Trump administration's healthcare digital initiative, which aims to make simpler sharing of medical data…

2 months ago

Congresswoman Ansari Denied Access to Visit Sick Detainees at Eloy Facility

Despite initially granting the request, ICE abruptly canceled Arizona Representative Yassamin Ansari's scheduled visit to the Eloy Detention Center, preventing…

2 months ago

First Plague Death in Nearly Two Decades Reported in Northern Arizona

Health officials said Friday that a resident of Coconino County had died from pneumonic plague, the first such death in…

2 months ago

Federal Funding Challenges Persist After the One Big Beautiful Bill

Following President Trump's signing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" on Independence Day, Arizona is preparing for significant adjustments…

2 months ago

Tobacco Giant PMI Patriotic Ad Highlighting American Manufacturing Push

Philip Morris International is betting big on American manufacturing with a high-profile advertising push that coincides with construction plans for…

2 months ago

Arizona Workers Face Another Dangerous Summer With Few Heat Protections

Arizona temperatures have already climbed above 110 degrees this summer, leaving workers across the state with minimal legal protections against…

2 months ago

Arizona House Passes Revised State Budget Following Multiple Vetoes

The Arizona House of Representatives approved a modified state budget package on Friday, following several weeks of negotiations between legislative…

3 months ago

Days Left: Arizona Lawmakers Fail to Prevent Shutdown

Arizona faces a potential government shutdown with just days remaining before the June 30 deadline. This would mark the first…

3 months ago

People's Vote vs. Legislation: The Ongoing Abortion Rights Struggle

In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and reinstating…

3 months ago

Ciscomani Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Address Syphilis Epidemic

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) has introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat the reemergence of syphilis. Although syphilis was nearly eradicated…

3 months ago

Gallego's 'Medicaid Monday' Warning: Arizona's 1.9M Enrollees at Risk

Nearly 1.9 million people in Arizona already rely on Medicaid for healthcare coverage, and Senator Ruben Gallego is issuing urgent…

3 months ago