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Proyecto de ley podría ampliar cobertura de implantes cocleares en Medicaid estatal

PHOENIX – El Senado de Arizona aprobó el proyecto de ley SB 1017, el cual tiene como objetivo ampliar la cobertura de implantes cocleares para adultos a través de AHCCCS. Los defensores dicen que tendría un impacto positivo en las personas que son sordas o tienen dificultades auditivas. El proyecto de ley ahora se está leyendo en la Cámara.

Melanie O'Rourke muestra el procesador de sonido del implante coclear fuera de la oreja que envía señales de sonido al receptor. El implante coclear omite las partes dañadas del oído interno para estimular el nervio auditivo. (Captura de pantalla de video por Maria Staubs/Cronkite Noticias)

‘Look good, feel good, play good’: Cardinals unveil new uniforms for first time since 2005

PHOENIX – The Cardinals invited fans and former players to attend the unveiling of the team’s new uniforms, which are a nod to tradition with a cleaner look.

News Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon joked that looking sharp on the field will help the team to perform better. (Photo by Reece Andrews/Cronkite News)

Sense of urgency prompts Diamondbacks to move on from pitcher Madison Bumgarner

PHOENIX – At the time of signing All-Star left-hander Madison Bumgarner, the Arizona Diamondbacks thought they were getting an ace-caliber pitcher for a bargain. Four years later, they ended his Diamondbacks career by designating him for assignment.

Pitcher Madison Bumgarner was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks after posting a 10.26 ERA this season. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Have health needs, will travel: ADHS delivers vaccines, tests to underserved communities

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services takes COVID-19 tests and vaccines to low-income and other underserved communities, from migrants to Indigenous residents, across the state. Mobile units and pop-up sites offer temporary help, where needed.

Sample tubes for COVID-19 testing are lined up at a Foundation for Senior Living facility in Phoenix on March 1, 2023. (Photo by Paula Soria/Cronkite News)

Renaissance man: Phoenix boxer Elijah Garcia ready to fight on boxing’s biggest stage amid Valley boxing revival

PHOENIX – Elijah Garcia, one of three young fighters leading a boxing revival in Phoenix, faces the toughest test of his career against Kevin Salgado. The bout is on the undercard of the biggest fight of the year, Gervonta Davis versus Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas, and puts the up-and-coming Garcia on boxing’s biggest stage.

Elijah Garcia, left, is the youngest fighter in a new generation of boxing talent and believes “Arizona is on the rise” in the sports. (Photo courtesy of Esther Lin/Showtime)

State challenges Biden – again – on COVID-19 vaccine mandate for contractors

WASHINGTON - Legislative leaders said they will appeal a federal court ruling that said President Joe Biden had the authority to require COVID-19 vaccinations for workers on federal contracts in Arizona.


The hot-tub league: How a Mesa spa brought spring training to Arizona

MESA — Buckhorn Baths Motel is part of the reason why spring training is in Arizona. The spa attracted the attention of many teams looking for some much-needed rest and relaxation. But the hotel and spa has fallen into disrepair.

Buckhorn Baths Motel, on the corner of Main Street and Recker Road in Mesa, played a role in bringing spring training to Arizona. But the hotel and spa has fallen into disrepair. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Vascellaro)

On the clock: Countdown to the 2024 Men’s Final Four underway

PHOENIX – With the 2024 Men’s Final Four set to be in Arizona, the countdown for the event begins at Sky Harbor International Airport, early Thursday morning.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, center, flanked by Gov. Katie Hobbs, left, and JoAn Scott, the NCAA’s managing director of men’s basketball championships, shares her excitement about what the 2024 Final Four will mean for the Valley. (Photo by Robert Crompton/Cronkite News)

Despite hostile ‘home’ crowd, U.S. earns draw against rival Mexico in Glendale

GLENDALE – The U.S. battled back to secure a late draw against Mexico in Glendale after falling behind in the second half. The tie extends the U.S. unbeaten record against Mexico to five straight games.

A large contingent of Mexico fans showed up at State Farm Stadium for their friendly against the United States Men’s National Team at State Farm Stadium Wednesday night. (Photo by Shaun Clark/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Are Olympics next? With NFL’s support, flag football booming in Arizona high schools, internationally

PHOENIX – In the fall, girls flag football will become a sanctioned sport in Arizona, just part of an international explosion of the sport. Backed by the NFL and the International Federation of American Football, supporters hope the sport will be part of the Olympics by 2028

Casteel High School wide receiver Khali Boller runs along the sideline past an Arizona College Prep defender. Girls flag football will become an AIA-sanctioned sports in the fall. (Photo by Aidan Richmond/Cronkite News)

Transfer portal forces reflection, changes for Arizona men’s and women’s basketball programs

TUCSON – After a subpar March Madness performance by the Arizona men’s and women’s basketball programs, it did not take long for players to take advantage of the transfer portal and choose to find a new home for next season.

Arizona’s Kerr Kriisa is among the players the Wildcats are losing to the transfer portal and said on his podcast, “It’s sad to leave Tucson but it is what it is.” (File photo by Wesley Johnson/Cronkite News)

‘Pensé que iba a estar con nosotros para siempre’: Programas de vivienda buscan cerrar la brecha para personas con autismo

PHOENIX - Un informe del Análisis del Mercado de Viviendas de Greater Phoenix muestra que la falta de atención dada a las personas con autismo o que son neurodivergentes dificulta su salida de la pobreza.

First Place abrió un edificio residencial en 2018 para adultos con autismo y síndrome de Down o que son neurodivergentes como respuesta a la falta de vivienda para poblaciones neurodiversas. (Foto por Hayden Cilley/Cronkite Noticias)