Federal Relief Will Help Arizona Schools Hire Counselors & Social Workers

Federal coronavirus relief funding will help schools hire 140 counselors and social workers as children return to classrooms with pandemic-induced stresses and isolation, Arizona schools chief Kathy Hoffman said Monday. Hoffman said the $21 million plan will provide two years of funding to eliminate a waitlist for mental health professionals requested by schools in... Read More

Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Mandating Transparency In Sex Education

On Tuesday, Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order that requires all sex education curriculum to be posted online for parents to review, without exception. This Executive Order includes more aggressive transparency requirements than Senate Bill 1456, which was vetoed by the Governor. Under that bill, posting sex education materials online would have been... Read More

Governor Ducey Deploys Arizona National Guard To Border

  Tuesday, Governor Doug Ducey issues a Declaration of Emergency and announced he is deploying the Arizona National Guard to the state’s southern border to support local law enforcement efforts as the nation experiences a rapid increase in apprehensions and migrant children in federal custody. The State will provide up to $25 million in... Read More

Arizona Gov. Ducey Rescinds Order Requiring Masks in Schools, School Districts Respond

In alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services today rescinded orders that direct K-12 schools to require masks. “Nearly 2 million Arizonans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with many teachers and school faculty now fully vaccinated after being some of the... Read More

Executive Order Issued Banning Vaccine Passports in Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order banning “vaccine passports” and preventing state and local governments from requiring Arizonans to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status to receive service or enter an area. “The residents of our state should not be required by the government to share their private medical information,” said Governor Ducey.... Read More

Celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day with 20% Off Haircuts for All Teachers at Mane Attraction Salon

Attention teachers a local salon wants to honor you! All teachers can call the salon or book an appointment on the Mane Attraction Salon website to take advantage of a very special offer. Who: Tired teachers in need of a haircut and some relaxing time away from the classroom or computer screen. What: In 1953, Eleanor... Read More

Junk in the Trunk Founders Invite You To Get Out and Enjoy The Vintage Arcadia

Now that life is somewhat resuming normalcy post pandemic, many are out and about rediscovering their favorite spots, or finding new ones. For those in the Upper Middle area of town, if you haven’t stumbled your way into The Vintage Arcadia, it is time! Junk in the Trunk founders opened The Vintage Arcadia in... Read More

Arizona Diamondbacks to Tax Fans for Stadium Upgrades

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a grand slam of a week at the state Capitol. Not only were team owners given exclusive rights this week to run a multimillion-dollar sports betting operation, but the Arizona Senate approved a plan to tax fans to pay for stadium improvements. The Senate also agreed to lend the team... Read More

Enrollment Begins Monday for Great Hearts Academies Online K-8 School 

Great Hearts Academies, one of Arizona’s most highly ranked networks of public charter schools, will begin offering its classical liberal arts curriculum to Arizona students online beginning in the Fall of 2021. Enrollment in Great Hearts Online, which is open to all Arizona students, will start on Monday, April 19. Applications can be submitted... Read More

Prices for Swimming Pool Chlorine Expected to Spike Amid National Shortage

Your backyard fun might be in jeopardy this summer due to a chlorine shortage. Pool experts are saying that chlorine might be hard to find soon. Chlorine tablets used to treat swimming pools, is skyrocketing in price and could run out for some stores and pool technicians,causing pool owners to take a dive into... Read More