City of Phoenix officials said on Wednesday that people can start going inside Phoenix libraries starting on April 19 but there will be some restrictions. Each library will only have 25% capacity and visitors must make a 45-minute reservation, wear a mask and practice social distancing. Reservations can be made up to three days...
Read MoreFrom open enrollment to charter schools to vouchers for private schools, Arizona’s school-choice movement has focused on expanding opportunities for classroom learning. Now lawmakers are considering a measure that would add more choice in how kids get to that classroom. A bill awaiting debate at the state House of Representatives would provide taxpayer-funded grants...
Read MoreA preliminary agreement has been reached between the city of Phoenix and the union representing Phoenix police officers on a contract that would reform current policies in hopes of building trust between police and the community. The tentative contract includes several reforms to current policies and is expected to be presented for approval during...
Read MoreAttention parents! If you have an old car seat that you no longer are using, Target is looking to take it off your hands in a month-long car seat trade-in event. The event that runs from April 5 to April 17, allows consumers to go to any Target store and exchange an old car seat for...
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to extend the state individual income tax filing deadline from Thursday, April 15 to Monday, May 17 to match the federal government’s decision to extend its filing deadline. “Our economy is on the rise and jobs are growing, but Arizonans throughout the state have still felt the economic...
Read MoreIn a statement on Tuesday, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the city’s mask mandate will continue and stay in effect despite Gov. Doug Ducey ordering local governments to abandon the requirement. “I stand with the majority of the Phoenix City Council who agree that the governor’s unilateral decision to order cities to abandon mask...
Read MoreHonda has issued a recall on more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail, causing the engines to stall. The recall covers much of the Honda and Acura model lineup from the 2018 to 2020 model years including the CR-V small SUV, the company’s top-selling U.S. vehicle. Honda...
Read MoreUnder the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA has announced plans to provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. This month the Federal Emergency Management Agency will start reimbursing people for funeral costs that occurred on or after January 20th, 2020 up to $9,000 per...
Read MoreEven with attempts from the government with continued added vaccine sites and additional appointment opportunities, Arizona residents have expressed disappointment and frustration in failed attempting to schedule and receive the COVID-19 vaccination. While thousands anxiously await their opportunity, the door is open for residents to be taken advantage of by a new crop of...
Read MoreSpring is here and before too long, the summer sun will be a blazing and Phoenix residents will be looking for a relaxing place to cool off and enjoy some downtime in the summer. A staycation is a perfect way to unwind and enjoy the lazy days of summer. As we look forward to...
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