Brewer looking for more support on Medicaid expansion

In January, Republican Governor Jan Brewer surprised many by supporting the expansion of Medicaid in Arizona known as AHCCCS. Four months later, she is still drumming up support for the plan, but some legislators and voters are not sold on the idea.

As lawmakers talk budgets, child advocates call for better funding

Child welfare advocates went to the state capital Tuesday to urge lawmakers to increase funding for child safety services, citing a crisis in Child Protective Services and funding that has failed to keep pace with growing need.

Changing Arizona's Resign to Run law

State Representative John Kavanagh wants to change Arizona's Resign to Run law. He says it's a charade.

Arizona legislative session approaches its end

Arizona Representative John Kavanagh talks about finalizing the state budget and how close this year's legislative session is to closing.

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