Arizona Legislature To Adjourn May 1

Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature who have been hoping to return to finish a coronavirus-interrupted session are instead planning to adjourn on May 1 and come back at Gov. Doug Ducey’s call when state finances are more stable. Republican Rep. T.J. Shope said that the agreement was hashed out between Senate President Karen... Read More

Phoenix Suns’ Donation Allows For Antibody Testing For First Responders

Beginning next week, Phoenix first responders will have COVID-19 antibody tests available to them following a donation from Phoenix Suns Charities. The United Phoenix Firefighters Association and the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association announced the antibody testing for their members after the Phoenix Suns Charities donated $40,000. “Antibody testing is something our members have expressed... Read More

Maricopa County Library District Now Offering Curbside Pick-up

Maricopa County Library District has started offering curbside pick-up service at more than a dozen of its locations. Cardholders can reserve and collect their books, movies and other items all while staying in their vehicles. The service will roll out in two phases: Users could start picking up items that are already on hold... Read More

Which Arizona High Schools Made U.S. News’ 2020 Best High Schools in the U.S. Ranking?

Arizona had seven high schools place in the nation’s top 100, including one in the top 10, according to the latest annual rankings compiled by U.S. News. Basis Chandler was Arizona’s top-ranked high school and No. 7 in the U.S., according to the 2020 rankings, which assessed 17,792 U.S. high schools. The Chandler charter school topped... Read More

Phoenix City Council Unanimously Approves Funding to Move Homeless into Hotel Rooms

The Phoenix City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved funding which will move some homeless residents into hotel rooms. About $3 million of the approved $27 million in relief will pay for the long-term lease of an unnamed hotel. The money will also go toward paying for more beds at private homeless shelters, rent assistance... Read More

Ducey To Make Decision About Stay At Home Order Next Week

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday he will not make a decision on the state’s expiring “stay-at-home” order intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus until next week. The order, which went into effect March 31, is set to expire April 30, next Thursday. Ducey said he is waiting to make decisions on... Read More

Governor Ducey Issues New Guidance On Elective Surgeries

Elective Surgeries To Resume May 1 For Health Care Facilities That Meet Preparedness Standards With hospitals reporting increased availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and bed capacity, Governor Ducey today issued an Executive Order removing restrictions on conducting elective surgeries for hospitals, health care facilities and providers that meet certain preparedness criteria. Under the... Read More

Uber Launches Same-Day, No-Contact Package Delivery in Phoenix

Uber has launched a same-day, no-contact package delivery service in Phoenix and a dozen other U.S. cities Monday, the ride-sharing company announced. Uber Connect gives customers the ability of sending items to friends, family or colleagues in town. The company suggested using the service to safely share things like care packages, toilet paper or... Read More

Attorney General’s Office Issues Advisory Regarding Work-From-Home Scams

Attorney General Mark Brnovich advises Arizonans to properly verify work-from-home opportunities. Scammers frequently take advantage of major events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, by using the resulting economic distress to steal money and personal information from consumers. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is aware of scams in Arizona attempting to take advantage of Arizonans by... Read More

Arizona To Provide Nearly 600,000 Children With Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits

Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced today the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized DES to provide Arizona P-EBT Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits to households with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. There are nearly 600,000 students receiving free or reduced-price school... Read More