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Arizona Governor Bypasses Feds for Easy COVID Vaccine Access

9/13/2025

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order on September 11, enabling residents to obtain updated COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription.
This decision follows similar actions in Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico, where state leaders circumvented federal approval.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory board has encountered delays, with its next meeting set for September 18.
These events highlight rising tensions between state and federal vaccine policies regarding access and eligibility.

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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order on September 11, enabling residents to obtain updated COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription.
This decision follows similar actions in Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico, where state leaders circumvented federal approval.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory board has encountered delays, with its next meeting set for September 18.
These events highlight rising tensions between state and federal vaccine policies regarding access and eligibility.