Monthly Archives: August 2020

Arizona Top State For Women’s Equality

by on August 26, 2020 0
Arizona ranks in the top 5 of states for Women’s Equality, according to a new study conducted by WalletHub. The study compared all 50 states across three key dimensions: Workplace Environment; Education & Health; and Political Empowerment. Arizona also ranked in the top five for the “Smallest Political Representation Gap” and “Smallest Work Hours Gap” subcategories,... Read More

Maricopa County Buy One, Get One Promo Coming in October

by on August 26, 2020 0
Photo Credit: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net A buy one, get one camping promotion will be available for outdoor enthusiasts at four Maricopa County parks from Oct. 1 until Nov. 10. Participating parks include Cave Creek Regional Park, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Usery Mountain Regional Park and White Tank Mountain Regional Park, according to a press release. During... Read More

TSA Has Seized 62 Firearms So Far This Year at Sky Harbor

by on August 26, 2020 0
Photo Credit: https://www.flyingmag.com Transportation Security Administration officers have seized 62 firearms at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in 2020, the agency announced Monday. The TSA has detected more than 1,700 firearms at airports throughout the U.S., 84% of which were loaded, according to a press release. “If a gun is brought to the TSA screening... Read More

CDC Drops 2 Week Quarantine Recommendation for International/Out of State Travelers

by on August 25, 2020 0
The CDC is changing its recommendations for travelers, urging them to pay attention to local and state recommendations, and dropping their 14-day quarantine for international or out-of-state travelers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their travel requirements Friday, according to multiple media reports. They now advise travelers to “follow state, territorial, tribal... Read More

Boys and Girls Club/YMCA Collaboration to Give Students a Safe Place to Learn

by on August 24, 2020 0
Superintendent Kathy Hoffman on Friday announced a new partnership with the Arizona Boys and Girls Club and YMCA that will give children a safe place for learning. The partnership is also in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Education and Gov. Doug Ducey’s office. Following the most recent executive order, schools are required to... Read More

Two Arizona Counties Cleared to Partially Reopen Schools

by on August 24, 2020 0
Arizona’s coronavirus outbreak has reached a benchmark where it is safe for two largely rural counties to reopen schools for partial in-person learning, state health officials said Thursday. The counties given the green light to reopen schools for a mix of virtual and in-person instruction were Apache and Yavapai. The Department of Health Services... Read More

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Convalescent Plasma as Potential Promising COVID–19 Treatment

by on August 24, 2020 0
Photo Credit: www.news-medical.net Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for investigational convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19. Based on scientific evidence available, the FDA concluded, as outlined in its decision memorandum, this... Read More

ZorroSign to Bring Over 300 Jobs to Phoenix

by on August 24, 2020 0
A data security company specializing in online signatures and transaction management is moving its global headquarters from San Francisco to Phoenix. ZorroSign has begun the hiring process for sales development and technology roles and anticipates bringing more than 300 jobs to the area over the next three years, according to a press release. “We’re... Read More