Ducey Provides Additional Funding to Support Local Restaurants

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced an additional $2 million to further help local restaurants and other dining establishments expand outdoor dining, protect patrons and staff, and limit the spread of COVID-19. “Arizona restaurant owners and their employees have worked diligently to serve patrons and limit the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Ducey. “Many restaurants have … [More]

WEBINAR – Jan 8: OFCCP’s Religious Exemption Final Rule

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

As part of our commitment to providing compliance assistance for stakeholders, OFCCP will host a webinar on Friday, January 8, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time, on the final rule, “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption.” The webinar will provide an overview of the final rule published in the Federal Register on … [More]

Governor Ducey to Deliver State of the State Address Jan. 11

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey will deliver the 2021 State of the State address on Monday, January 11 in a live broadcast from his office at the Arizona State Capitol. To adhere to COVID-19 health and safety precautions, the Governor will deliver the annual address remotely, instead of from the dias in the chamber of the Arizona House of Representatives. During the address, Governor … [More]

Chicanos Por La Causa Named One of 20 Women’s Business Centers to Open throughout America by SBA

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced grant funding and the historic launch of 20 new Women’s Business Centers (WBC) across America to serve rural, urban and underserved communities alike.  The opening of the 20 new WBCs is the largest single expansion of WBCs across America in its 30-year tenure, and these centers will be pivotal to the success of women-owned … [More]

Ducey Issues Executive Order to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Arizona

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order today to rapidly expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine by streamlining distribution throughout Arizona and establishing additional vaccination sites. Rather than each county having their own implementation plans, the order directs the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to implement a state-directed allocation model to … [More]

$115 Million to Support the Three Arizona Universities’ COVID-19 Response

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced $115 million for Arizona’s three public universities, an acknowledgement of the instrumental role they’ve played in the state’s ongoing efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. “Our universities continue to go the extra mile to fight the spread of COVID-19, protect our communities, and ensure students’ needs are met,” said Governor Ducey. “The … [More]

Ducey Allocates $40 Million to Prevent Homelessness

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced the state will distribute $40,256,793 in federal funds to support Arizonans facing homelessness and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations. “We want to make sure Arizonans have access to resources that will keep them safe and healthy, especially as we enter the new year,” said Governor Ducey. “These funds will provide … [More]

DES Announces Child Care Scholarship Program for Essential Workers

Arizona Department of Economic Security

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)announced a new program aimed at providing child care resources to essential frontline workerscombating COVID-19. The Essential Workers Child Care Relief Scholarship Program will be open to: First responders Critical health care workers Essential government operations workers Grocery store and food bank workers … [More]

Mandatory Electronic Filing for Arizona Corporate Taxpayers Kicks Off in 2021

Arizona Department of Revenue

  Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) continues its commitment to enhancing efficiencies for its customers by taking another step forward in expanding electronic filing for corporate taxpayers. Introduced in tax year 2019, a corporation or partnership can electronically file its income tax return to ADOR. Legislation signed into law in 2017 makes it mandatory for … [More]

Governor Announces Healthcare Workers Receiving Vaccine, Additional Funding

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today toured the vaccine distribution site at the Arizona State Fairgrounds and announced ten Arizona health care frontline workers who will be among the first Arizonans to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. After the tour, the Governor also announced the state is distributing $15 million in additional funding to the Arizona Department of Health Services … [More]

$1 Million In COVID-19 Relief Allocated to Chambers of Commerce

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey today announced the recipients of a competitive $1 million grant program allocated to chambers of commerce across the state to implement or expand initiatives that support small businesses and accelerate local economic recovery. The grant dollars come from the Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Response Grant Program, established last month by Governor … [More]

Arizona Receiving 383,000+ Vaccine Doses by End of December

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and its Vaccine Task Force have worked around the clock to ensure an effective and efficient distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine once it's approved and distributed to states. Arizona is expected to receive 383,750 COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of December 2020. ADHS placed the order for the first shipment this weekend, … [More]

Commuter News: Phoenix Completes Another Record-Breaking Street Paving Season

City of Phoenix

​The city of Phoenix continues to pave more than ever before. The hottest summer on record and a global pandemic did not slow street maintenance crews and contractors who successfully completed the city's busiest paving season yet. These essential workers could not work from home, but with less traffic, pavement projects moved quickly and in a more convenient way. Every year … [More]

Congress to Award $530 Million Grant for South Central Extension/Downtown Hub

Valley Metro

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Friday announced its intent to award $528,830,295 for the construction of the 5.5-mile South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project, connecting South Phoenix to the regional rail system. These funds constitute nearly 40 percent of the total project cost and follow two prior allocations that have contributed to the full grant … [More]

Phoenix Earns Perfect Score on LGBTQ Inclusion for Eighth Year in a Row

City of Phoenix

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) announced this morning that the city of Phoenix earned a perfect score of 100 for its ongoing efforts to ensure equal treatment of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. The HRC uses the Municipal Equality Index (MEI) score to examine how inclusive municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ … [More]

Ducey Announces Latest Actions to Fight COVID-19, Increase Hospital Staffing

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced a series of meaningful actions to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona, support our hospitals and frontline health care workers, and provide the state’s hard-hit restaurants with the resources needed to keep patrons and staff healthy. Speaking at the State Public Health Laboratory, Governor Ducey outlined measures to ensure Arizonans have … [More]

Phoenix Rolls Out COVID-19 Shopping Support for Local Business

by Eric Jay Toll

Phoenix businesses looking for traction in the pandemic economy are one click away from a new resource from the city. A two-part campaign to promote shopping at local businesses rolled out on Dec. 1. Phoenix is placing a priority on helping local businesses navigate the new normal world of pandemic-impacted commerce. Companies with fewer than 25 employees represent more than … [More]

5 Ways to Thank Your Local Small Business 

by Robert J. Blaney

In the middle of a pandemic that has taken so much from us, acts of celebration and sharing hold an even deeper significance.  Although our holidays celebrations will look different this year, our values remain unchanged.  This is a season of caring, a season of giving.  We each look for ways to ease suffering and connect with our loved ones, even if over a computer screen.  As … [More]

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