Federal land managers have finished an environmental review of a planned 100-megawatt wind farm near the Arizona-New Mexico border. The Bureau of Land Management says anyone with concerns about the Borderlands Wind project has until May 11 to file a protest. Residents are worried about the lack of economic benefits to the rural area...
Read MoreArizonans who have lost their jobs or are struggling financially due to the coronavirus outbreak still have options when it comes to accessing health care. Arizona Complete Health is encouraging residents to apply for the state’s Medicaid program – the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. Arizona Complete Health’s Vice President of Legislative &...
Read MoreWhen a ventilator wasn’t enough to help a coronavirus patient in the Valley struggling to breathe, doctors turned to a last resort treatment that saved his life. Enes Dedic, 53, had been experiencing COVID-19 symptoms for several weeks after traveling overseas to visit family. He was first admitted to HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center...
Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $224,869,172 in airport aid to 59 airports in Arizona to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This historic grant funding is part of the Trump Administration’s newly created Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...
Read MoreVideos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true. The government began issuing the one-time payments this week. Most adults who earned up to $75,000 will see a $1,200 payout,...
Read MoreIt’s so hard to find hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and disinfectant spray nowadays. Is food or meat next? As several of the nation’s largest meat processing plants have been forced to temporarily close due to the coronavirus pandemic, meat producers are warning of potential shortages if the crisis continues to disrupt operations for an...
Read MoreAs Arizona small business owners navigate this unchartered, devastating time, there is help that business owners should be aware of. The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) has joined forces with the Arizona Chamber and the Arizona Commerce Authority to launch a free online training program to help Arizona small business access the Corona Virus...
Read MoreThe University of Arizona today announced it will provide antibody testing for the state of Arizona. Gov. Doug Ducey announced earlier that the state will offer antibody tests for health care workers and first responders across the state. The state investment will allow UArizona to test 250,000 of Arizona’s front-line workforce. “We are proud...
Read MoreTicketmaster claimed Monday that its refund policy has remained consistent despite a report from The New York Times that indicates the company changed the wording in the return policy section of its website in recent weeks. While hundreds of concerts and live shows/events have been canceled in recent weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
Read MoreThe Arizona Cardinals announced this week the launch of an unprecedented initiative to assist independent, locally-owned restaurants that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis while also recognizing nurses, doctors and other medical personnel. The “Cardinals Carry-out” program will bring Cardinals players and fans together in a unique way to not only support the local...
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