Up to 300 Pizza Hut restaurants will be closing, most of them dine-in locations not well suited for carryout and delivery at a time when millions of people are social distancing and eating at home. Pizza sales have exploded during the pandemic. Domino’s last month reported a 30% spike in quarterly profits. On Monday...
Read MoreThe state’s request for federal help with unemployment benefits has been approved, the Arizona Department of Economic Security has confirmed. The $300 in Lost Wages Assistance funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under an executive order signed recently by President Trump will begin this week. The extra payments will bring Arizona’s maximum...
Read MoreWearing a mask. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to curb the spread of the coronavirus and save lives. But, as a burgeoning number of advisories makes clear, not every mask is helpful. In guidance updated late last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned against wearing masks with...
Read MorePhoto Credit: https://abcnews.go.com/ A group of multiple rental housing owners have filed a special action with the Arizona Supreme Court against the state’s eviction moratorium put in place during the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Arizona Multihousing Association, the Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona, and other rental housing owners believe the moratorium, which is a...
Read MoreA U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned to the Tucson Sector Ajo Border Patrol Station has been accused of drug trafficking, authorities said Monday. Federal prosecutors said 53-year-old Carlos Victor Passapera Pinott of Buckeye was arrested Sunday on suspicion of multiple counts of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Passapera had his...
Read MorePhoto Credit: https://www.azmirror.com The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced public health recommendations for the eventual safe reopening of paused businesses in the state of Arizona. On June 27, Governor Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-43 “Pausing of Arizona’s Reopening.” This paused the reopening of several specific industries with operations that are considered...
Read MoreEvery year more than 45 million people visit Arizona for leisure and tourism. The state is so diverse, that one of the best ways to see it is by road. You can cruise at your own pace, taking in the sights, enjoying some amazing local dishes and be in awe of the incredible landscape....
Read MoreThree Arizona organizations recently received more than $1.2 million in grants from the Department of Justice’s Office to help provide housing for victims of human trafficking. New Life Center, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. and Maggie’s Place, Inc. were awarded the grants that will provide six to 24 months of transitional or short-term housing...
Read MorePhoto Credit: https://abcnews.go.com Over 60 NFL players have withdrawn from the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Players had until 4 p.m. ET on Thursday to make their decision and after the deadline passed, a spokesperson for the NFL told CNN that out of 2,880 players, 66 players chose to opt-out. That figure...
Read MoreThe U.S. added 1.8 million jobs in July as payroll growth slowed amid a split-screen economy that had employers stepping up hiring in parts of the country that continued to let businesses reopen, even as COVID-19 spikes forced firms to pull back and lay off workers. The unemployment rate fell to 10.2% from 11.1%...
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