Good Day
Maricopa
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Representatives Greg Stanton and Yassamin Ansari decried a GOP budget plan that will cut Medicaid services in 2027 and lower insurance subsidies for low-income Americans starting in January. They warned that rejecting a bipartisan funding plan may trigger a government shutdown—adding urgency to their call for negotiations that protect essential health coverage. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ A Valley mother is urging Arizona lawmakers to cut the state's school voucher program—children with impairments are already facing fewer services. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arizonans can now receive updated COVID-19 vaccines from local pharmacies without a prescription—this change follows Gov. Hobbs' executive action and a state standing order that covers people aged 6 months and older while insurers are expected to cover the cost. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Arizona agricultural officials have been preparing for the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating fly—after a case was reported in Mexico near the Texas border, and they are now distributing kits to ranchers for quick detection. The effort will include close work with federal agencies to ensure the state's livestock remain safe. The Arizona Republic
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't learn anything from being perfect.
~ Adam Osborne
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