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Dental Therapists Could Fill Dental-Health ‘Gap’ in AZ
Since last month, dental therapists can apply for licenses to practice in Arizona, and some believe they’ll play a critical role in a state full of dental health disparities.
Small Business Applications Soar in the West
In June 2023, there were 465,906 new business applications, or those filing for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), in the United States, a 6.2 percent increase from May 2023
Bolick’s Twitter Posts Indicate She Hasn’t Moved on From Past Elections
Shawnna Bolick told the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors that she had moved on from the 2020 and 2022 elections but a review of her social media postings show a Republican who consistently shares election misinformation as well as posts from influencers in the conspiracy theory world.
AZ Gas Prices Fall, Despite Slight National Increase
Gas prices throughout the United States have continued to trend upward over the past several weeks, due to increasing oil prices.
Hobbs Talks Tribal Commitments in Historic Speech to the Navajo Nation Council
Katie Hobbs made history on Monday, becoming the first sitting Arizona governor to address the Navajo Nation Council, congratulating the council on its 100 years as a governing body and discussing her office’s commitment to Arizona’s tribal nations.
Arizona’s ‘Radically Different’ and Hyper-Partisan Legislature
The Arizona legislature has been in session for 184 days with no end in sight. Of the many things one could say about this unique session, which has been filled with a half-dozen extended breaks, one thing has been certain for many Capitol regulars: This session has been more tense, more partisan and contentious than previous sessions.
What the Supreme Court’s Decision on Creative Services Could Mean in AZ
It has been less than a week since the United States Supreme Court ruled businesses which provide expressive goods can pick and choose who they want to work with.
Ex-GOP Lawmaker John Fillmore Takes Reins of Patriot Party of Arizona
The far-right Patriot Party of Arizona has taken on a new form and new leadership, in the form of former GOP state Rep. John Fillmore, who is aiming to distance the group from its founders and reigniting an attempt to make it a full-fledged political party.
Advocates Rally to Allow Undocumented Immigrants to Get Driver’s Licenses
Miah Gomez grew up dreading car rides. The 18-year-old’s parents, who have lived in Arizona for decades, are undocumented and getting behind the wheel without a license is an ever present risk.