The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced the donation of an additional $500,000 to immediately assist in helping those most vulnerable during the current national emergency, bringing the franchise’s current total to more than $1 million. “The needs in our community continue to grow, particularly in the healthcare industry and we feel it’s important to continue to give … [More]
WEBINAR – Ongoing: How to Legally and Remotely Hire and Reverify Under New Coronavirus I-9 Rules
Multiple Dates. While every person hired in the U.S. is required to present employment documents, the rules requiring it be done in person just changed -- freeing those working from home to hire without risking their health or lives. Free webinars teaching employers how to hire and reverify under the new I-9 rules, including a written policy that must be in place before … [More]
Tax Policy Expert on Payments to Individuals from the COVID-19 Stimulus Package
Congress has passed unprecedented legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic and the economic fallout stemming from it. The measure authorizes the IRS to make payments to most individuals. Here are some answers to key questions about those payments. Who will get a check and who won’t? Anyone who files a tax return will get a check. Checks will also go to … [More]
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Expand Access To Unemployment Benefits
Governor Doug Ducey today signed S.B. 1694, legislation to expand access to unemployment benefits for Arizonans affected by COVID-19 by waiving certain Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) eligibility requirements. The legislation, which was sponsored by Senate President Karen Fann and House Speaker Rusty Bowers, passed the Arizona Legislature on March 23 with … [More]
Local First Arizona Launches Small Business Relief Fund
As Congress today passes a federal Coronavirus relief package, Local First Arizona launches a new initiative that will provide immediate financial relief to Arizona’s microenterprises with mini-grants to cover costs like employee payroll and rent. Immediate cash flow, not loans, will keep the backbone of the Arizona economy afloat and looking forward to a stronger … [More]
Remote Meetings Are the New Normal: Sixteen Ways to Make Them a LOT More Effective
With COVID-19 here for the unforeseeable future, businesses are rethinking everything. More and more employees are working from home, which means people who once met face to face must now meet virtually. The good news is, platforms like Zoom and Google Hangouts make it easy to hold these meetings. The bad news, says Howard Tiersky, is that leading virtual meetings requires a … [More]
New Dollars For Rental Assistance in Arizona Due to COVID-19
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $5 million in new funding to help Arizonans struggling to make rent due to COVID-19. The new dollars will be included as part of a Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance Program being launched by the Arizona Department of Housing and will help families and individuals who are facing a loss of income due to COVID-19 with monthly rent … [More]
POLICY CHANGE: Travel ID Requirement Delayed to October 2021
The October 1 deadline for the new federal TSA REAL ID rules to take effect has been delayed ONE YEAR to October 1, 2021. As a result, MVD customers should postpone plans to get the AZ Travel ID. With this delay and the need to reduce customer traffic at MVD locations, all AZ Travel ID appointments have been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience, but the ongoing … [More]
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Jacksons Disinfectant is a completely safe, non-allergenic, hospital-grade sanitizer that kills 99.9% of germs on contact. We apply it to all the frequently touched areas at no charge with any full-service wash or oil change. NEW TOUCHLESS TRANSACTIONS Purchase your car wash through the Jacksons Car Wash Mobile App & redeem your service at our pay stations WITHOUT … [More]
POLICY CHANGE: Electric Utility Relief Package
Governor Doug Ducey announced a cooperative agreement with the state’s largest electric utilities to continue to provide reliable electricity to homes, hospitals, and businesses while making sure that Arizona residents facing financial difficulties will have choice, assistance, and reliable access to electricity. Under the agreement, Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River … [More]
VIDEO: Governor Ducey, ADHS Director Dr. Christ, Maj. Gen. McGuire Share The Latest On COVID-19
Today, Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire held a briefing to share updates on COVID-19. The Governor discussed recent actions taken by the state to get more medical supplies, expand telemedicine coverage, ensure renters impacted by … [More]
The City of Scottsdale’s ‘Good To Go’ Program Looks to Help Businesses in Need
The City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce have launched an initiative to help raise awareness of restaurants and retail businesses that remain open to serve residents during COVID-19 Federal, State and local social distancing recommendations. Scottsdale Good To Go banners are being made available free of charge to businesses that are open and … [More]
Free Collaborative Care Tool Keeps Community Based Organizations Virtually Open During COVID-19
As brick and mortar establishments alter daily operations to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, community-based organizations (CBOs) can continue to serve community members in need. LINQAZ, the statewide collaborative online referral network for CBOs and healthcare providers, is free to join and use. Equality Health, a Phoenix-based whole-health delivery system is a … [More]
UFCW Announces Arizona Pay Increase, Benefits for Meatpacking and Food Processing Workers on Front Lines of Coronavirus Outbreak
The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union, which represents more than 250,000 meatpacking and food processing workers, announced agreements the union reached to increase pay and benefits for more than 1,400 Arizona workers with JBS USA in Tolleson. The boost to pay and benefits represents a strong investment in these workers who are essential to … [More]
