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State Begins Distribution of $370 Million in Federal CARES Act Dollars to K-12 Schools

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

The Governor’s Office today will begin the process to distribute $370 million in CARES Act money to K-12 school districts and charter schools today. In total, more than $716 million in federal COVID relief funding has been directed to Arizona K-12 schools. The Enrollment Stabilization Grant (ESG) Program was first announced as part of the “Arizona: Open For Learning Plan,” … [More]

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Attorney General and CVS Pharmacy Launch Awareness Program to Combat Gift Card Fraud

Arizona Attorney General’s Office

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office and CVS Pharmacy are launching a new consumer fraud awareness program today to combat gift card scams in Arizona, especially during the holiday season. Every year, consumers lose millions of dollars in scams involving gift cards and/or reloadable cards. All CVS Pharmacy stores in Arizona will soon display STOP signs at gift card displays … [More]

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DES Expands ID.me Identity Verification for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claimants

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Beginning December 5, 2020, the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) will improve access to benefits for eligible unemployment claimants and further strengthen its fraud prevention measures by requiring all Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claimants to verify their identities using ID.me, a safe and secure identification portal, before they will be eligible to … [More]

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$25 Million for Medical Professionals, Additional Safety

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

At a press conference at the state Public Health Lab, Governor Doug Ducey announced a list of new actions to support hospitals and medical professionals and combat the spread of COVID-19. Arizona will invest $25 million to bolster hospital staffing in the midst of rising cases nationwide and reward frontline medical workers for their dedication. Arizona Director of Health … [More]

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Ducey Meets With Agency Directors to Discuss Innovations to Prioritize Public Health in Arizona

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey held a virtual meeting with agency directors to discuss how state agencies are innovating during the pandemic to prioritize public health and safety and continue serving Arizonans. Throughout the pandemic, agencies have adjusted by moving customer services online, implementing public health mitigation measures, enabling staff to work remotely, onboarding new … [More]

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Mayor Gallego Announces New Initiative to Transform Phoenix Into a More Inclusive, Sustainable Smart City

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management is spearheading a new initiative with the City of Phoenix and Mayor Kate Gallego aimed at making the Valley of the Sun a global business player and an inclusive, sustainable smart city. Mayor Gallego announced this exciting initiative at today's state of the city speech. She asked Thunderbird's Dean and Director General, Dr. Sanjeev … [More]

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Governor Ducey Announces Resources to Support Small Businesses, Business Recruitment and Hospitality Industry

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Arizona’s small businesses and hospitality sector have been especially hard hit by the pandemic, with thousands of jobs lost since March. To provide a boost to these critical sectors and the Arizonans they employ, Governor Ducey today announced $7 million to support economic recovery efforts. Over the course of the pandemic, the Arizona Department of Health Services has … [More]

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Phoenix Launches New On-line Services for Short-Term Vacation Rental Property Registrations and Searches

City of Phoenix

Searching for or registering a short-term vacation rental property in Phoenix is a lot easier now, thanks to a new online self-registration portal. The city of Phoenix’s Planning and Development Department just launched the portal that will make the registration process more efficient for property owners. It will also make it easier to find rentals and the owner’s emergency … [More]

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Keep Calm and Count All the Votes

by Katie Hobbs, Arizona Secretary of State

With a record number of Arizonans casting early ballots in this year’s election, it means a record number of voters are also already anxiously awaiting the results. While counting all valid votes has always continued past election night, this year, voters should expect for accurate election results to take time. Not only are election officials across the country dealing … [More]

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Federal Reserve Board Adjusts Terms of Main Street Lending Program

Federal Reserve Board

The Federal Reserve Board on Friday, adjusted the terms of the Main Street Lending Program in two important ways to better target support to smaller businesses that employ millions of workers and are facing continued revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic. In particular, the minimum loan size for three Main Street facilities available to for-profit and non-profit borrowers has … [More]

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Governor Ducey Announces More Than $1.6 Million to Expand Food Bank Assistance

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

More than $1.6 million to expand assistance to Arizona food banks was announced today to help them reach more families and seniors in need. The funding will enable food banks around the state to make more food home-deliveries to seniors and make more fresh produce and items available. Today’s announcement followed the Governor’s visit to St. Mary’s Food Bank, where he helped … [More]

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$7 Million Announced for Housing and Rental Assistance

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced $7 million to expand available rental assistance and help keep people in their homes. The funding comes from the Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund, established in March through a bipartisan state budget agreement that added $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 response. “Ensuring Arizonans have safe, reliable housing during this pandemic is … [More]

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Coming Soon: 2021 Transaction Privilege Tax License Renewals

Arizona Department of Revenue

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is sending renewal letters to businesses next month to renew their Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License. You must renew on or before January 1 every year. Penalties will apply to renewals received after Jan 31. Before renewing, ADOR encourages businesses to update and verify their account information to prevent unnecessary … [More]

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Phoenix Expands COVID-19 Business Relief Grant Eligibility, Grants End Oct. 30

City of Phoenix

Small businesses with 25 or fewer employees in the city of Phoenix can now apply for grants up to $10,000 to offset lost revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic. The opportunity to apply for a grant ends Friday, October 30 at 5 p.m. With just over $1 million left to award, the Phoenix City Council approved the expanded eligibility requirements to allow more businesses to … [More]

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Their Take: Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2020

Citizens Against Government Waste

As if 2020 wasn’t scary enough, today Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released its 20th annual compilation of hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats: Trick: The House Robs Taxpayers of $3 Trillion In an attempt to shake down taxpayers and steal their money in the dead of night, the House of Representatives approved the $3 … [More]

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Now Open: Phoenix Funds RISE Microbusiness Grant Program for Hardest Hit

City of Phoenix

​Small, neighborhood businesses are the backbone of our community, but they have been hit hard by COVID-19. The city of Phoenix is mobilizing $2 million of federal funds to be distributed to some of the hardest hit of the small neighborhood businesses. The newly announced funds for the Phoenix RISE Microbusiness Grant are reserved for business owners in low-and moderate-income … [More]

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City of Phoenix Seeks Input to Fight Climate Change

City of Phoenix

The city of Phoenix is seeking community and stakeholder input on its draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) framework. The proposed plan will address the challenges posed by climate change and help make Phoenix the most sustainable desert city on the planet. “The global challenge of climate change demands local action, and as a member of the C40 Cities Global Climate Leadership … [More]

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$715,000 Allocated to Support Families, Communities in Need throughout Arizona

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

Governor Doug Ducey announced $715,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to 19 organizations across the state that support individuals and families in need. The recipient organizations provide services including short-term housing, food and basic living assistance, employment support, education materials, health services and more. “Organizations across … [More]

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