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PHOENIX -- Gov. Katie Hobbs signed sweeping legislation Monday designed to give state health officials more authority to monitor, fine -- and put out of business -- assisted living facilities

Gov. Katie Hobbs said the changes will make a significant difference in ensuring that residents not only get the care they need but that facilities that fall short will face

PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs signed sweeping legislation Monday designed to give state health officials more authority to monitor, fine – and put out of business – assisted living facilities

PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs signed sweeping legislation Monday designed to give state health officials more authority to monitor, fine — and put out of business — assisted living …

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The move comes one day after The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com revealed that Heritage Village has received 148 citations in three years.

Kris Mayes' move is a significant escalation of state oversight that historically was limited to small fines — or no punishment at all for facilities.

Two women have been murdered and many more seniors have been injured in Arizona senior living facilities. These steps could help make them safer.

Two women have been murdered and many more seniors have been injured in Arizona senior living facilities. These steps could help make them safer.