medicaid

Arizona Republican Senators Take Border, Water Concerns Directly to Trump's Cabinet

More than a dozen Arizona Republican state senators made a quick trip to the nation's capital this week, sitting down…

1 week ago

Healthcare, Groceries, and Utility Bills: What Arizona Senate Democrats Were Fighting For This Session

The Arizona legislative session is over, but Senate Democrats are making sure people know what they walked away with. After…

1 week ago

Consuelo Hernandez Takes on the State's Mental Health Crisis, One Bill at a Time

For State Representative Consuelo Hernandez (D-AZ), fixing Arizona's broken mental health system isn't just policy; it's personal to the families…

3 weeks ago

Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen Clash as Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scandal Escalates

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) and state Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) are in an open dispute, and at the…

1 month ago

Carine Werner Takes Tribal Medicaid Fraud Case to Federal Prosecutors

Senator Carine Werner (R-AZ) is taking her fight against alleged Medicaid fraud directly to federal prosecutors, armed with what she…

1 month ago

David Schweikert Pushes for Anti-Medicaid Home Fraud Bill in Response to Exposé

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) pushed for the passage of his Combating Deceptive Practices in Assistance Programs Acton social media in…

2 months ago

Arizona Republicans Call The State Budget Tax Relief, Democrats Call It a Gut Job

Arizona Republicans passed a $17.9 billion state budget Monday, setting up a showdown with Governor Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) over starkly…

2 months ago

David Schweikert Introduces Bill Combating Home Health Fraud

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to combat home healthcare fraud by tightening eligibility requirements for administering Medicaid home…

2 months ago

Janae Shamp Leads Bill to End Insurance Vaccine Payment Penalties

Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ), a nurse and former healthcare worker, has sponsored senate bill 1212, a legislation now advancing through…

4 months ago

Arizona Lawmakers Weigh Impact of Arizona’s Secure Benefits Integrity Act

A new proposal in the Arizona Legislature is drawing strong criticism from Democratic lawmakers, who say it would remove health…

4 months ago

Juan Ciscomani Promotes 'Dignity, Independence, and Opportunity' for Disabled Workers

A new federal law will allow disabled workers to continue their careers past the age of 65 without sacrificing critical…

4 months ago

Trump Launches TrumpRx for Affordable Prescriptions

The Trump administration unveiled TrumpRx.gov on Feb.5, a direct-to-consumer website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs at a…

5 months ago

AG Kris Mayes Joins Coalition Standing With Minnesota Against Federal Data Demands

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) has joined 21 additional state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal officials regarding…

5 months ago

Trump Admin Cuts Addiction and Mental Health Funds

Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent…

5 months ago

Federal Restrictions on Gender‑Affirming Care May Challenge Arizona Providers

The House of Representatives voted 215–201 on Thursday to approve a bill Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) sponsored, blocking Medicaid funding…

6 months ago

House Passes First Ban on Gender Affirming Care, Arizona Officials Voice Support

WASHINGTON– The House of Representatives passed legislation addressing gender-affirming care by a vote of 216-211. Representatives Eli Crane (R-AZ) and…

6 months 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…

8 months ago

SNAKEBITE— 10.7.25— Schweikert on Shutdown— Grijalva Waiting for Swearing-In— Gallego & Kelly, Petersen, Medicaid Chief, Much More...

Schweikert on Shutdown Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) expressed concern over the ongoing government shutdown in a recent appearance on Fox Business's Mornings with…

9 months ago