Senators Kelly and Blackburn introduced the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act to allow state Medicaid programs to explore Direct Primary Care arrangements, aiming to improve access and reduce costs.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs launched the ConnectAllAZ initiative, committing $993 million to expand broadband access across the state, with a focus on rural and Tribal communities.

The Surprise Senior Center is offering "A Matter of Balance" classes to help individuals over 50 prevent and manage falls, improve balance and strength, starting January 17, 2025.

Henry Wade was unanimously elected as Vice Mayor of Maricopa for 2025, succeeding Amber Liermann. Having served before in 2019, Wade pledges to focus on initiatives for the city.

Queen Creek announces its QC Hometown Christmas event with activities like Santa's workshop sessions, a tree lighting, food trucks, and a "Storybook Christmas" parade, alongside important traffic and parking information.

Microchip Technology's CEO, Steve Sanghi, announced a thorough 90-day review of the company to reshape operations, including closing a Tempe factory to save costs and addressing inflated inventory levels.

Phoenix-area law enforcement investigates unsolved homicides from 2024, including the cases of Milton Ayers and Jesse Benich, and an unidentified woman, seeking the community's help.

Valley therapist Rebecca Duffy advises parents on managing holiday stress by setting boundaries and realistic expectations to combat burnout and maintain well-being.

Amkor Technology Inc. received 50 acres of land for free and purchased an additional 6.3 acres in Peoria, Arizona, to build a $2 billion chip factory expected to create 2000 jobs.

The documentary "Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story" chronicles LA band Redd Kross's history, featuring interviews and a look at their musical impact.

WalletHub ranked U.S. cities for fun, with Las Vegas, Orlando, and Miami at the top. Arizona suburbs rated low, while Pearl City, Hawaii, was deemed the least fun. Data from sources like the US Census Bureau and Yelp informed the analysis.

The Roosevelt School District is closing five schools due to a $5 million deficit, affecting 1,500 students and staff, with plans to repurpose the buildings for community use.

Pierce The Veil announces their "I Can't Hear You Tour" in Phoenix on June 15, promising to cover their full music catalog including their latest album.