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]
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]
OFFER: Complimentary Disinfectant Service
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]