Former Gov. Jan Brewer is calling on her fellow Republicans not to slash Medicaid, a program she expanded during her administration. Brewer wrote in an op-ed that cuts to Medicaid could cost Arizona $2 billion and leave thousands of people at risk. Next week, Congress could start looking at cuts to the program. Dennis Welch reports.
A group of Arizona Democrats sent a letter to the Veterans Affairs chief, explaining why they think the proposed staffing cuts would hurt Arizona veterans and delay their health care. Secretary of the VA Doug Collins said cutting the department by 15% would help with getting rid of layers of bureaucracy. Critics like Rep. Greg Stanton said the cuts would erode veterans' trust in VA care. Tom Powell reports.
House Bill 2611, known as Preston’s Law, awaits the governor's approval and would target group violence by ensuring harsher penalties for attackers.
A bill passed by Arizona state lawmakers is designed to stop children from accessing explicit adult content.
Arizona's Family reporter David Caltabiano has confirmed an East Valley battle over a new headquarters for Axon will go statewide. He has the details here.