GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

October 2026

Kimberly Wallace RN, CAPA

ASPAN Advocacy Actions: ASPAN signed on to the Nursing Community Coalition's Nursing and Friends letter supporting passage of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act and the letter of support for the Share Act.

As the discussion of work place violence is coming to the fore front again, just want to make everyone aware as to where AZ stands. AZ offers full protection for healthcare providers with assault on a healthcare provider is considered "aggravated assault" resulting in a felony. Arizona requires hospitals to have prevention programs and signage in place as well as protection against retaliation for those reporting work place violence.

Warm regards,
Kimberly Wallace
ASPAN Government Affairs Strategic Work Team

Arizona has midterm elections coming up on November 3rd 2026. Early voting begins on October 7th. Spots up for grabs include the governor, attorney general, judges, and secretary of state as well as 8 ballots. I encourage you to check out the latest Breathline article on Midterm Elections, written by Denise Diaz, a GA SWT Member. It provides valuable insight into how primary elections shape healthcare policy and why nurse engagement in the electoral process matters.

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