Arizonans creating, testing health apps

Want to quit smoking? There is an app for that. Made in Arizona. Researchers and entrepreneurs are developing apps to make Arizonans healthier, and they also are testing existing mobile health devices to see if they actually work. “We can now empower people to take their health into their own hands,” said Dr. David G….

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Legislative roundup: Last call for bills

PHOENIX — The Legislature is well into the homestretch with the goal to wrap up the session before Easter still in its sights. This led to busy days and long nights at the Capitol this week. Last call for bills The House and Senate Appropriations committees were the only committees to hold regular meetings this…

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Snags showing in Ducey’s inspector general plan

PHOENIX — Changes are coming to Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposed state government watchdog following criticism about transparency and accountability. HB 2420, introduced last week, would create an Office of the State Inspector General for Arizona, who would carry a badge and subpoena power with the mandate of rooting out waste and corruption across state government,…

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