Medicare Advantage – the commercial alternative to traditional Medicare – is drawing down federal health care funds, costing taxpayers an extra 22% per enrollee to the tune of $83 billion a year. Medicare Advantage, also…
The Marana Town Council will vote Tuesday to name the Municipal Complex after Ed Honea, the long-time mayor and council member who died in November. Honea was synonymous with Marana, having served on the council…
Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and I regret to inform you that there’s a multidrug-resistant salmonella outbreak running rampant in the nation’s poultry industry. I know that’s daunting, but something to be thankful…
Pima Animal Care Center is offering free microchips to pets every day from Nov. 27 through Jan. 5, the shelter announced Tuesday. Anyone interested in receiving a chip for their dog or cat can visit…
Highlighting recent efforts to combat fentanyl smuggling across the border, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pushed for partnerships between state and federal agencies while warning the incoming Trump administration she would fight “misguided” policies. During a…
America’s military veterans make up about 6% of the adult population but account for about 20% of all suicides. That means that each day, about 18 veterans will die by suicide. In the U.S., the…