FDA to Move Forward With Effort to Ban Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is committing to advancing two tobacco product standards to significantly reduce disease and death from using combusted tobacco products, the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. The FDA is working toward issuing proposed product standards within the next year to ban menthol... Read More

Governor Ducey Acts On 17 Bills

On Wednesday, Governor Doug Ducey took action on 17 pieces of legislation, including a bill that allows Arizonans to cancel or suspend health spa memberships without having to go to the facility. “The pandemic has brought many unique challenges to businesses and customers over the past year,” said Governor Ducey. “It has also brought... Read More

Chipotle Giving Away 250,000 Free Burritos to Healthcare Professionals

Chipotle announced it’s giving out 250,000 free burritos to nurses and medical providers. The Mexican food chain announced that professionals in the medical field can sign-up for their code beginning Thursday by heading to Chipotle’s website. “Given the events of the past year, we are once again bringing our fans together to show appreciation for... Read More

Sun Country Airlines Coming to Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Travelers will have another option from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport when Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines launches service from the East Valley in November. The airline said it will offer flights between the east Mesa airport and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport starting Nov. 24. Tickets are on sale now at suncountry.com with introductory fares starting at... Read More

Big Surf Water Park To Remain Closed For 2021 Season

As Arizona businesses work to overcome their substantial losses from last year’s closures, one long time staple in the valley has announced they will not reopen this year. Marking back-to-back closed seasons, Big Surf Water Park in Tempe will not open for the 2021 summer season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Due to... Read More

Vaccination Appointments No Longer Required at State-Run Vaccine Sites

The Arizona Department of Health Services recently announced that appointments are still recommended, but not required, at all state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites. ADHS Director Dr. Cara Christ advises that appointments will get you seen faster, but anyone is now able to visit during operating hours to obtain a Covid vaccine. “The appointment numbers clearly... Read More

Arizona Corporation Commission Makes Decision on New Power Disconnection Rules

The Arizona Corporation Commission made some recent decisions about utility disconnection rules. The disconnection rules did not address summer heat or offer very many consumer protections until 2019. That glaring omission gave utility companies the green light to make up their own rules, with APS cutting power more than 110,000 times for nonpayment in... Read More

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Preborn Children

On Tuesday, Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation that expands protections for unborn children with a genetic abnormality. “There’s immeasurable value in every single life — regardless of genetic makeup,” said Governor Ducey. “We will continue to prioritize protecting life in our preborn children, and this legislation goes a long way in protecting real human... Read More

‘Crazy Times Carnival’ Coming to Arizona State Fairgrounds

While the 2021 Arizona State Fair will be held at Wild Horse Pass, part of the Gila River Indian Community in the fall — a temporary move in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, officials said — the fairgrounds will host a carnival with some of the rides, games, and foods that fair-goers would... Read More

New Report: Phoenix Has 5th Worst Air in United States

The American Lung Association has released its annual “State of the Air” report, and the news for Phoenix is not great. In a bit of a mixed bag, Phoenix saw more days with unhealthy ozone levels but fewer days with harmful levels of particulates, according to the report. The air quality issues Phoenix faces... Read More