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Due to Congressional Republicans' refusal to extend ACA healthcare tax credits, about 70,000 Arizonans have opted out of signing up for health insurance due to expected high monthly premiums.

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Arizona ACA health insurance enrollment plummets as premiums soar without enhanced subsidies | Arizona Mirror
Arizona ACA enrollment dropped 70,000 as premiums surged 30% after Republicans blocked enhanced tax credit extension
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January 15, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Tomorrow is the last day of ACA open enrollment.

Because Congressional Republicans failed to extend ACA tax credits, Arizonans will see higher premiums this year, leaving many to feel increased financial stress or forgo coverage.

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Expired health care subsidies daunting for Arizonans
Thursday is the last day of open enrollment for the federal Affordable Care Act marketplace. Hundreds of thousands of Arizona families are facing higher health-care premiums after ACA-enhanced subsidies expired.The
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January 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM
So, all those letters about the importance of protecting the ACA from Rep. Ciscomani was complete BS?

Of course it is! Rep. Ciscomani has the interests of the ultra-wealthy placed above the needs of his constituents!

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Ciscomani votes against extending health-care subsidies
Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani of Tucson voted Thursday against extending a set of Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
ICYMI: Rep. Ciscomani lets Arizonans down once again by failing to protect our health care.

https://azmirror.com/2026/01/08/medicaid-cuts-backed-by-juan-ciscomani-will-cost-southern-arizona-hospitals-110-m-every-year/
Medicaid cuts backed by Juan Ciscomani will cost Southern Arizona hospitals $110 M every year
Rep. Juan Ciscomani voted for Medicaid cuts affecting Arizona hospitals he visited, despite earlier opposing reductions
azmirror.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
January 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
RELEASE: Ciscomani, Schweikert Vote to Raise Health Care Costs, Reduce Coverage For Arizonans

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NEW: Ciscomani, Schweikert Vote to Raise Health Care Costs, Reduce Coverage For Arizonans -- Honest Arizona
TUCSON – Honest Arizona Executive Director Andrea Moreno issued the following statement after Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert refused to support the three-year extension of health care tax credits and instead voted for the Republican h...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Join Honest Arizona for a baby formula drive on Wednesday, 12/10!

More details in the link below 🔗

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Baby Formula Donation Drive · Honest Arizona
Join Honest Arizona for a Formula Drive to collect formula for Arizona mothers and families! Stop by Fair Trade Cafe on Wednesday, 12/10, till close to drop off formula donations. With funding cuts to WIC and SNAP, it's essential to come together and ...
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December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Give back this holiday season with Honest Arizona, AZ Jobs with Justice, PALF, and AFGE!

We are coming together to celebrate, share, and support our community. Also, bring a toy for federal workers and their families!

🔗 RSVP below for more details!

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Posada de Esperanza: Celebrating & Giving Together · Honest Arizona
Join AZ Jobs with Justice, Honest Arizona, Pima Area Labor Federation, and AFGE for a joyful end-of-year posada! We're coming together to celebrate, share, and support our community. **Bring a toy!** - We're collecting toys for families of federal wo...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Join community partners and us to support the PV Community Food Bank with food and hygiene donations. With SNAP benefits delayed in November and the holidays approaching, many of our neighbors need extra support to keep their families fed and to deal with rising costs.

Links in bio! 🔗
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“These cuts, backed by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, could lead to hospital closures, job losses, and disruptions in healthcare services across Arizona.”

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Healthcare Leaders Warn of “Devastating” Impact From Federal Cuts
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Healthcare leaders in Southern Arizona are voicing concerns about potential federal funding cuts that could significantly impact the state's healthcare system. These cuts, backed by Rep.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There are too many tricks, not enough treats this Halloween.

Due to President Trump’s tariffs, candy prices have increased 10.8 percent compared to last year.

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Tricks, Treats, and Tariffs: How Trump Is Making Halloween More Expensive
As kids prepare their costumes and families stock up on candy, new analysis from Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation finds that Halloween
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October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
RELEASE: Arizonans Facing Higher Premiums Look For Leadership, Ciscomani Comes In With A Letter

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Arizonans Facing Higher Premiums Look For Leadership, Ciscomani Comes In With A Letter -- Honest Arizona
TUCSON --  Arizonans will see much higher premiums when they sign up during next week's open enrollment period, but instead of going back to work to lower health care costs, Congressman Juan Ciscomani is writing letters. Ciscomani, in a letter t...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Congressman Ciscomani wrote ANOTHER letter claiming he wants to protect our health care.

However, it’s too late Congressman Ciscomani.

Read more about it below! ⬇️

https://www.kff.org/quick-take/is-it-too-late-for-aca-insurers-to-change-their-premiums/

Is it Too Late for ACA Insurers to Change Their Premiums?
Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurers are raising premiums by an average of 18% next year, due in part to the expiring enhanced premium tax credits. Even if the credits are extended in shutdown negotiations, it is unlikely that insurers will have ti...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The demand for food assistance is higher than ever due to cuts to SNAP and rising costs from tariffs.

In addition, President Trump canceled around 1.9 million pounds of food deliveries scheduled to go to food banks in Arizona.

https://bit.ly/48E6oXP
Arizona lost nearly 2 million pounds of food aid to Trump cuts, leaving food banks scrambling
Arizona food bank aid cuts Trump food banks lose 2 million pounds as demand rises and SNAP reductions threaten residents
azmirror.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Join Honest Arizona and Mi Familia en Accion for Halloween rallies 🎃 outside Congressman Schweikert's (10/27) and Ciscomani's (10/31) offices.

Schweikert (Scottsdale): bit.ly/3JgaRFN
Ciscomani (Tucson): bit.ly/3L2s1am
October 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
RELEASE: As Government Shutdown Enters Day 15, Veterans Demand Republicans End the Shutdown and Lower Healthcare Costs

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As Government Shutdown Enters Day 15, Veterans Demand Republicans End the Shutdown and Lower Healthcare Costs — Honest Arizona
PHOENIX — Today, active duty military service members received their first scheduled paychecks during the government shutdown. Despite uncertainty of whether they will continue to receive checks on t...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Reposted by Honest Arizona
🏜️ This week, Congressmen David Schweikert and Juan Ciscomani voted to shut down the government instead of ensuring that Arizonans can access health care. Today, the Arizona Alliance teamed up with @honestaz.bsky.social to send them a clear message: Open up the government and protect our care!
October 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Arizonans will experience a +138% rise in healthcare payments if ACA tax credits aren't extended.

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How premium costs for subsidized ACA marketplace enrollees would rise if enhanced financial help expires
Simulated increase in premium payments net of premium tax credit (PTC) if consumers chose plans within the same metal tier.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“If there is a government shutdown, it is entirely on Donald Trump and Republicans for refusing to sit down and fix the issues that matter most to Americans.”

- Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari

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Almost 400k Arizonans will pay more for health insurance if Republicans don't extend credits | Arizona Mirror
400,000 in Arizona face massive health insurance cost hikes as ACA tax credits expire & Republicans won't extend them
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September 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
RELEASE: Ciscomani & Schweikert's Vote for Republican Tax Law Threatens to Close Rural Health Facilities

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Ciscomani & Schweikert's Vote for Republican Tax Law Threatens to Close Rural Health Facilities — Honest Arizona
TUCSON — Congressmen Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert voted for the Republican Tax Law which threatens the closure of health facilities in rural Arizona and across the country. Despite correctly ...
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September 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
RELEASE: Schweikert Sheds ‘Deficit Hawk’ Reputation to Vote for Republican Tax Law

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Schweikert Sheds ‘Deficit Hawk’ Reputation to Vote for Republican Tax Law — Honest Arizona
PHOENIX — Congressman David Schweikert has long credited himself as a 'deficit hawk,' but his recent vote for the Republican Tax Law – that strips health care from 15 million Americans while blow...
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September 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
RELEASE: Schweikert & Ciscomani’s Vote for Partisan Funding Bill Fails To Reverse Health Care Cuts

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Schweikert & Ciscomani’s Vote for Partisan Funding Bill Fails To Reverse Health Care Cuts — Honest Arizona
PHOENIX — Honest Arizona Executive Director Andrea Moreno released the following statement after Congressmen David Schweikert and Juan Ciscomani voted for a partisan funding bill that continues on a ...
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September 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
RELEASE: Ciscomani & Schweikert's Health Care Cuts Threaten Arizona Children

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Ciscomani & Schweikert's Health Care Cuts Threaten Arizona Children — Honest Arizona
Despite Knowing Dire Consequences, Ciscomani & Schweikert Voted For Republican Tax Law
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September 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Congressman Ciscomani voted to cut SNAP by supporting the Republican Tax Law.

Now, his alma mater, the University of Arizona, is cutting 43 jobs because the Republican Tax Law completely eliminated the SNAP-Ed program.

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Fed cut to cost University of Arizona 43 jobs, $6M a year
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education Program was eliminated over the summer under the federal budget reconciliation bill.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM