Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Support Schools, Teachers And Families

Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to support schools during closures, provide clarity and flexibility on statewide testing requirements and school letter grades, give direction on make-up days, require learning opportunities for students to continue, and ensure teachers and staff see no disruption in pay as a result of COVID-19. The legislation, H.B. 2910,... Read More

2020 Census Response Deadline Expanded

The coronavirus crisis has forced the cancellation or postponement of countless things throughout the country. About a week ago, the government extended the tax deadline. Now it’s extending the deadline for responding to the 2020 Census. The original deadline for you to respond was July 31. Now it has been extended two weeks to... Read More

To Reduce COVID-19 Risk Arizona Waives Emissions Testing For Seniors

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced Thursday that ADEQ will waive emissions testing for vehicle owners 65 and older for up to one year to allow them to renew their vehicle registrations. If an emissions test is required, a waiver from ADEQ allows the vehicle owner to renew... Read More

Arizona Sees Its Largest Daily Increase In COVID-19 Cases And Deaths

Friday morning marked a somber day as Arizona reported its largest daily increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths. The Arizona Department of Health Services reported Arizona now has had officially13 deaths, which was up from five the previous day. The state has confirmed 665 positive tests, which is up 157 from the 508 reported... Read More

Arizona Cardinals To Host Blood Drive At State Farm Stadium Due To Shortages

The Arizona Cardinals have announced they will be hosting a blood drive to help address the low levels of blood donations due to the coronavirus outbreak. The blood drive will take place at State Farm Stadium on Tuesday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. As a result of the pandemic, many blood... Read More

Over Half Of American Children Eat Poorly

American children are drinking fewer sugary beverages and eating more fruits, but the majority still have poor-quality diets, researchers reported Tuesday. More than half of kids, 56%, were eating meals of low nutritional value that contained too much salt, too many processed foods and not enough vegetables, according to a 17-year analysis published in... Read More

Spiderverse’s Voice Of Spiderman, To Record Messages For Kids In Isolations

Jake Johnson (New Girl, Jurassic World, Stumptown ), who is the current voice actor for the web-slinger himself, Peter Parker, in the recent adaptation of the classic hero in the 2018 academy award-winning film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, has decided to reach out to his pint-sized fans who are having issues dealing with the isolation during social... Read More

Valley Deli Serves First Responders Among Coronavirus Outbreak

Even while local small businesses are hurting, some are still going the extra mile for first responders during the coronavirus outbreak. Phoenix-based Miracle Mile Deli got word firefighters were struggling to find their daily dose of groceries while on duty, so they stepped up. “I figured, well let’s give them an opportunity to come... Read More

Record Number Of U.S. Unemployment Filings Recorded Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The number of Americans filing for unemployment surged to 3.28 million last week, shattering a decades-old record in jobless claims as the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses around the country to shut their doors. The number eclipsed the previous record of 695,000 set in 1982 and is well above the levels seen in the midst... Read More

The Difference Between Shelter-In-Home and Quarantine, What Can Police Enforce?

On March 19, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all 40 million people in the state to shelter in home as health officials battle the new coronavirus. Two days later, Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker ordered his state’s 12.7 million residents to also shelter in home. Since then, millions of people across at least 20... Read More