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

Healthcare Workers Need Masks, How You Can Help

Increasingly desperate pleas from health care workers and public authorities for donations of face masks and other protective gear are an unsettling time for essential health officials who are who are working to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Local health officials are pleading with the public that if you have any masks or safety goggles... Read More

Arizona Stores Installing Barriers Between Clerks and Customers

Grocery stores are taking steps to protect their employees. Some Valley stores are planning to install barriers to help protect employees and customers. Kroger, the parent company of Arizona’s Fry’s Food Stores, reported that they will be installing plexiglass partitions at checkout counters over the next few weeks. Kroger confirmed that Pharmacy counters and... Read More

Arizona National Forests Limit Recreation Sites

National forests in Arizona are taking precautions to keep visitors safe by closing recreation sites amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to the U.S. Forest Service’s website, currently National forests in the state are still open for activities like hiking and biking. However the recreation services will be changed or suspended indefinitely. In addition, the forest... Read More

What You Need To Know: Symptoms Of COVID-19

If you are not feeling well, and you’re afraid you might be infected with the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19 it is urgent that you stay home and isolate yourself from others. Given that the United States is now beginning to test widely for the disease, and more cases are popping up, your hunch might... Read More

Homeland Security Delays Deadlines For Real ID Standards To Oct. 1, 2021

On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security annouced that the implementation of the new Real ID requirements would be delayed by a full year until Oct. 1, 2021. Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said the delay is due to the turmoil brought by the coronavirus pandemic. “The federal, state and local response to the spread... Read More

$1.7 Million From Feds Given To Arizona To Fight Coronavirus

Nearly two dozen Arizona health centers will split $1.7 million from the federal government to help combat the spread of coronavirus in the state. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding comes from the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. The $1,771,070 will span 23 health centers across 15 cities. Centers... Read More

Governor Ducey Requests Changes To Food Assistance Program

To address the economic challenges Arizonans are facing during COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey wants changes to federal food assistance programs in Arizona that would allow the purchase of hot meals with these benefits and result in timelier approval of eligibility. The Governor announced today that the state of Arizona has requested permission from the... Read More

Senate Agrees To $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Senate Democrats have reached a deal with the Trump White House and Senate Republicans on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that is targeting relief toward America’s workers, hospitals, industries, and state and local governments. “At last, we have a deal,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said early Wednesday morning. “After days of... Read More

COVID-19 Resource Guide 

By Greg Stanton Member of Congress In this time of great uncertainty, I want to ensure you and your family have access to accurate information regarding federal and local COVID-19 resources. My office has compiled a COVID-19 Resource Guide which includes information on the following resources and more: Local COVID-19 testing Medicare coverage Veteran health services  Food... Read More