Senate Democrats have reached a deal with the Trump White House and Senate Republicans on a massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that is targeting relief toward America’s workers, hospitals, industries, and state and local governments. “At last, we have a deal,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said early Wednesday morning. “After days of...
Read MoreBy Greg Stanton Member of Congress In this time of great uncertainty, I want to ensure you and your family have access to accurate information regarding federal and local COVID-19 resources. My office has compiled a COVID-19 Resource Guide which includes information on the following resources and more: Local COVID-19 testing Medicare coverage Veteran health services Food...
Read MoreThe need for fast and sanitary deliveries has never been higher with more than 80 million Americans ordered to shelter at home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The surge in deliveries, including more food deliveries as restaurants are closed across the country, has led to the question of whether people can...
Read MoreThe American Red Cross is urging Arizona residents to donate blood as it faces a shortage in donations. Schools and businesses that often host blood drives have shut down due to the outbreak of coronavirus, which has caused the Red Cross to miss out on 86,000 units of blood nationwide as of Thursday, said...
Read MoreToday, Governor Ducey announced the launching a new resource: arizonatogether.org. This website brings together resources for individuals, businesses and volunteer opportunities. People can also donate to the AZ Coronavirus Relief fund to support organizations combating COVID19. “As we work to combat the spread of COVID-19, access to resources that can help support families and businesses...
Read MoreToday, Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman jointly announced a partnership to launch Arizona Enrichment Centers starting next week to offer childcare for the children of first responders, critical healthcare workers, and essential public sector workers, including child safety workers. This announcement comes as school closures have been extended and...
Read MoreOn Monday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order that will require cities, towns, and counties to coordinate and be consistent with advice from the state’s health department. The executive order states, “any order restricting persons from leaving their home due to the COVID-19 public health emergency issued by a county, city, or...
Read MoreU.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams warned Monday that the coronavirus outbreak will worsen this week and said that people across the country are not taking the threat seriously enough. “I want America to understand this week, it’s going to get bad,” Adams said in a recent interview. The disease is spreading, he said,...
Read MoreThe city of Phoenix’s economic development department is “working diligently” to connect workers who have been laid off with companies looking to ramp up hiring amid worry over the novel coronavirus, the city’s top economic development official said. “Several of our industries are finding things challenging, but other industries are ramping up quickly, like...
Read MoreGovernor Doug Ducey issued today an executive order clarifying businesses and operations deemed “essential” by the state and providing certainty to business owners, employees and families. The order is a proactive and administrative measure to ensure consistent guidance across the state. “Arizona is focused on limiting the spread of COVID-19, while providing relief to...
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