Thousands of Arizonans to have medical debt erased due to new rule

Thousands of Arizonans to have medical debt erased due to new rule

Vice President Kamala Harris hailed a new rule announced on Tuesday that will have a life-changing impact on thousands of Arizonans. The rule aims to eliminate medical debt from their credit scores, providing them with a fresh start and improved financial prospects. The CFPB rule is set to eliminate $49 billion worth of medical debt … Read more

Free COVID-19 and flu A/B testing offered by Sonora Quest for uninsured individuals in the state

Free COVID-19 and flu A/B testing offered by Sonora Quest for uninsured individuals in the state

With colder weather sweeping through Arizona, the cold and flu season has arrived in full force. Sonora Quest is stepping up to address this concern by providing complimentary COVID-19 and influenza A/B testing for uninsured individuals in Arizona. Sonora Quest has taken the initiative to address the increasing number of influenza and COVID-19 cases during … Read more

Indian companies face charges in the US for importing ingredients used in opioid fentanyl

Indian companies face charges in the US for importing ingredients used in opioid fentanyl

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday that two Indian chemical companies have been indicted for allegedly importing ingredients for the highly addictive opioid fentanyl into the United States and Mexico. In Brooklyn, two chemical companies, Athos Chemicals and Raxuter Chemicals, have been charged with distributing and conspiring to distribute the ingredients. Both companies, … Read more

Tattoo artist tattoos 10-year-old girl, but not with the requested Trump design

Tattoo artist tattoos 10-year-old girl, but not with the requested Trump design

A 10-year-old girl gained widespread attention on Tuesday when an Arizona tattoo artist decided to tattoo an American flag on her arm instead of the Donald Trump tattoo she had asked for on her neck. According to Arizona’s Family (3TV / CBS 5), the artist from Black Onyx Empire Tattoo Shop in Yuma shared his … Read more

U.S. to reimburse application fees for Biden immigration program benefiting spouses of citizens

U.S. to reimburse application fees for Biden immigration program benefiting spouses of citizens

Tens of thousands of unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens who applied for a Biden administration program that was struck down in federal court will receive refunds from the U.S. government, as revealed by internal government documents obtained by CBS News. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced its intention to refund the application … Read more

Are housing and border issues two issues that Congress can find common ground on?

Are housing and border issues two issues that Congress can find common ground on?

Yassamin Ansari, the recently elected U.S. Representative from Arizona, appeared on a national television show to talk about her goals for her first term in Congress. During an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, Ansari, who holds the position of House Democratic freshman class president, highlighted housing and border concerns as crucial issues. In … Read more

The Biden administration prohibits inclusion of unpaid medical bills on credit reports

The Biden administration prohibits inclusion of unpaid medical bills on credit reports

Unpaid medical bills will no longer hinder individuals from obtaining mortgages, car loans, or small business loans as they will no longer be included in credit reports. The Biden administration has announced a final rule that will eliminate the inclusion of unpaid medical bills on credit reports. This is significant because these unpaid medical bills … Read more

Doug Ducey, former governor of Arizona, advocates for Idaho lawmakers to implement a school choice model

Doug Ducey, former governor of Arizona, advocates for Idaho lawmakers to implement a school choice model

Former Arizona governor Doug Ducey addressed the benefits of school choice in Arizona and advocated for its adoption in Idaho during his speech at the Idaho Statehouse. School choice empowers parents to select the educational approach for their children while providing financial assistance. Ducey emphasized that implementing this policy has propelled Arizona to the forefront … Read more

Election officials in Arizona push for modernizing and enhancing infrastructure systems

Election officials in Arizona push for modernizing and enhancing infrastructure systems

Arizona election officials and lawmakers are actively seeking ways to enhance the efficiency and security of future elections, as reported by AZFamily. The previous election unfolded without any major issues, and there has never been any substantial evidence of widespread fraud. However, a few minor hiccups did occur, causing a delay of 11 days in … Read more

Mark Kelly, Senator, expresses concerns over Trump’s national security team

Mark Kelly, Senator, expresses concerns over Trump's national security team

Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona expressed concern on Sunday about three of President-elect Donald Trump’s national security selections, stating that they lack the necessary experience to effectively protect America. The individuals currently awaiting Senate confirmation include Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, Kash Patel for FBI director, and Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National … Read more