Celebrating a big day- Governor’s Counsel ⁦Meaghan Kramer⁩ and ⁦NCJW Arizona⁩ President ⁦Civia Tamarkin⁩ in ⁦Governor Katie Hobbs⁩ office today- watched her sign HB2677, the repeal of Az’s1864 Abortion ban.

Corbin Carroll: 2-for-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI. The Arizona Diamondbacks have won 4 in a row and 10 of their last 14.

It's been a privilege. Thank you. Elections have winners and, sadly, losers. And in this one, it looks like I'm going to end up on the losing side of the column. But that's the name of the game. Accept it. Move on. Congratulations to Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap on winning the primary

It's Stick To Your New Years Resolution Day! Whether you’re looking for resources or confidential support for mental health or substance use problems, help is available. You’ve got this! We’re here to support you all the way! samhsa.gov/find-help #NewYearResolutions

The legislature’s failure to protect services for Arizonans with autism, Down Syndrome, and other disabilities is inhumane and fiscally irresponsible. They have chosen to use Arizonans with disabilities as pawns instead of delivering the services they need.

Happening now, House Democrats are, one-by-one recognizing and telling the stories of Arizona parent caregivers of children and adults who live with severe developmental disabilities. Republicans are blocking needed supplemental funds to keep the program going past May.

Today, I spoke with Arizonans who rely on DDD for critical services. Their continued advocacy is truly an inspiration, and it was a privilege to hear their stories. I share their commitment to providing care for vulnerable Arizonans, and we have a responsibility to do what’s

I am proud to proclaim today as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness Day. Throughout the month, the Executive Tower will be lit in red to honor victims, survivors, and advocates. Let’s remember the lives lost and recognize those who continue to fight for justice.

Republicans are threatening to cut Medicaid—that means your AHCCCS is at risk.

Head Start is a lifeline for thousands of children and families across Arizona. I’m proud to stand with other governors who want to see Head Start programs fully funded. We must invest in our youngest Arizonans, their parents, and the hardworking educators who help them succeed.

77 years since the Nakba. My family is originally from Yafa— a city I’ve never seen, but one I’ve carried all my life. I grew up in Gaza, raised on stories of Yafa's hills and sea, its beauty, its dignity. My grandparents spoke of it not with bitterness, but with deep pride — as

Join DRAZ and The Arc of Arizona, on May 21 at 1:00 pm for a virtual session on Supported Decision-Making options. This webinar is meant for self-advocates, families and professionals that support individuals w/IDD. Link to register: bit.ly/44Low01

New Center on Budget analysis on the Scott Amendment—the “grandfathering” here is a mirage. “We estimate that after five years, only 8% of expansion enrollees would still be subject to the 90% matching rate, effectively phasing out the higher matching rate in only a few years.”

Tillis: What do I tell 663,000 people in two years, three years, when President Trump breaks his promise by pushing them off of medicaid because the funding's not there anymore, guys? The people in the White House advising the president, they're not telling him that the effect

Senators of #OBBB ending healthcare for your constituents? Gov data says White enrollees are 39.6% of all Medicaid recipients (versus 58% of US population); Black enrollees 20.8% (v. 13.5% of population); Latine (any race) 30.8% (v. 19.7% US population) NAACP The Black Caucus

Yesterday, I celebrated a bipartisan and balanced state budget that moves us closer to providing opportunity, security and freedom for every Arizonan. Today, I'm urging Congress to follow our lead and reject cuts that threaten health care, food assistance, and jobs for Arizonans.

Eric Patashnik Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law Harold Pollack One more that is particularly relevant (not JHPPL but open access!) cambridge.org/core/journals/…

As a doctor in a hospital that serves the urban poor, Lindsay Ryan's patients already face such a gantlet of obstacles that modest barriers to accessing government programs can effectively screen them out. theatlantic.com/health/archive…

New: Beyond staff cuts, the departures of some longtime investigators in recent months have left less experienced people tasked with rooting out dangerous manufacturing practices. propub.li/4kuHjAS

“If you give people good, high-quality care, people stop dying. That’s it, it’s that simple,” said Otis Brawley, an oncology professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, who was not involved in the study.