To ALL Arizona families: Know that we, the Arizona State Legislative Body, are about to negotiate a budget to then either recess or end the session completely. We are doing so WITHOUT putting forth critical policy needs for Arizona to respond to the #Coronavirus. (cont) #AZLEG
Neither the Governor or the Majority in the House or Senate have responded to our requests to policy protecting workers and our economy during this crisis. We are asking for funding to: Expand & fund access to testing. Establish drive-through testing sites at county. (cont)
health departments. Establish free evaluation and testing to those without health insurance. Create fund to pay for sick leave for public employees under quarantine or sick. Approve 90-day supply of medication and medical supplies for AHCCCS beneficiaries and encourage (cont.)
private insurance to do the same. Automatic renewal for AHCCCS beneficiaries during crisis. Fund food banks for added food and staffing demands. Create public assistance fund for those out of work due to quarantine and can't pay mortgage/bills (cont.)
One-time appropriations into the Eviction Prevention Grant and Housing Trust Fund to keep people in their home. Direct cities and counties to stop all evictions, Additional funding for homelessness services (housing, outreach and testing). Establish fund for personal (cont.)
protective personnel. EMT, Paramedics, Hospital workers, Home care providers, Nursing and home providers. Funding for aggressive mass transit cleaning schedules (buses, trains, ride sharing, shuttles) (cont.)
Policy: Prohibit foreclosures/evictions/utilities turn off during time of emergency. Prevent price gouging to keep the cost of essential items within reach of vulnerable populations. Streamline unemployment benefits and TANF applications for workers laid off due to(cont)
any coronavirus-related loss of work. Mandate where feasible that wage-earning employees keep healthcare coverage if they temporarily dip below 32 hours a week.
Allow flexibility for credentialing & licensing certification for healthcare workforce engaged in the COVID19 crisis.
Allow flexibility for credentialing & licensing certification for healthcare workforce engaged in the COVID19 crisis.
Many Arizonans live paycheck to paycheck, many Arizonans live without health insurance. Arizonans are calling on us to lead, to find ways to reduce the heavy toll this public health crisis has brought to our working families and our economy. #letsgettowork
