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State responds to sober living home scandal, providers not being paid
PHOENIX (AZFamily)—A top official with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, also known as AHCCCS, said they continue to implement changes to the American Indian Health Program to ensure fraud like the sober living scandal doesn’t happen again. The scandal at AHCCCS, the state’s Medicaid system, cost...
Is there a way to stop all the political text messages?
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The 2024 election cycle is expected to produce the largest wave of political texts in history, and many Arizona voters aren’t happy about it. Every morning, Heath Hornback looks at his phone and sees another political text message from a candidate who wants his vote or a contribution.
In Memory Of Michael Grant: An Understated Standout and Local Broadcasting Giant
Palo Verde, Evan Mecham’s impeachment, Fife Symington’s trial, Colorado City; Michael Grant made an art out of handling combustible topics with an even hand and a calming demeanor as the host of Channel 8’s Horizon from 1981 to 2007. His death on July 15th at the age of 72 reminds longtime Arizonans of the indelible mark he made on the state.
Arizona misses out on major EPA funding for climate programs
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday awarded $4.3 billion to dozens of climate programs across the country. But none of that money is headed to Arizona. The historic investment in greenhouse gas reduction programs was outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. States, local governments and tribes were invited to apply this spring for Climate Pollution Reduction Grants from the EPA to address climate change in their communities. Most states and many major cities in the U.S. submitted applications. The EPA awarded 25 grants.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Crews making good progress against Romero and Circle fires in rural Arizona
PHOENIX – Crews are making good progress controlling two wildfires in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said Tuesday. The Romero Fire and Circle Fire have both stabilized in recent days, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Romero Fire consumed 7,000 acres about 13 miles...
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