Arizona Capitol Times

2 weeks ago | azcapitoltimes.com | Andrew Hurst

Life doesn’t always stick to a script. For some, high school graduation isn’t an option. There can be many unexpected hardships that force teenagers to leave school without graduating, such as becoming parents at a young age, working to support their families, or having to deal with relentless bullying. In fact, research from Together Against Bullying highlights that bullying causes 1 in 10 students to drop out of school. Then COVID-19 happened, and Arizona was severely affected.

1 month ago | azcapitoltimes.com | Graham Johnson

In Arizona, Medicaid — known as AHCCCS — is not just a budget line item. It’s a lifeline for 2 million people, including one in three children. This program is crucial not just for those it directly covers, but for every person in our state. Yet today, this critical program is under threat.

1 month ago | azcapitoltimes.com | Peter Clark

Since RFK Jr. became the Secretary of Health and Human Services, state lawmakers across the country have proposed bills that promote Kennedy’s MAHA initiative. During his visit to Arizona in early April, RFK Jr. praised Arizona’s proposed ban on ultra-processed foods from school lunches and vocalized support for the public health measure HB2165. HB2165 requests permission from the USDA to remove soda as an eligible purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

1 month ago | azcapitoltimes.com | Debbie Lesko

This artificial intelligence-based software helps landlords determine pricing for houses and apartments, and serves as a convenient scapegoat for legislators.

1 month ago | azcapitoltimes.com | Kiera Riley

Arizona Wellness Center Springerville, LLC and its owner have filed a lawsuit against state public health department officials, the governor and her chief of staff.