Short-term rental company Airbnb has announced it’s ban on all parties in its properties as Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs new statewide short-term rental legislation. In August 2020, Airbnb announced a temporary ban on all parties and events in listings globally, which at the time was in effect “until further notice.” The temporary ban has...
Read MoreMayor Kate Gallego and members of the Phoenix City Council today agreed to leave an additional 14,000 acre-feet (AF) of Colorado River water in Lake Mead. It is part of the 500+ Plan, an organized effort to stop the reservoir’s decline to an even lower and more dangerous level. An acre-foot is the amount...
Read MoreThis week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revised the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Paxlovid, to authorize state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients, with certain limitations to ensure appropriate patient assessment and prescribing of Paxlovid. “The FDA recognizes the important role pharmacists have played and continue to play in combatting this pandemic,”...
Read MorePhoenix Mercury basketball player Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court on Thursday. If found guilty, she could face 10 years in prison. In the courtroom, Griner said she had not deliberately broken the law. “I’d like to plead guilty, your honour. But there was no intent. I didn’t want...
Read MoreAs final preparations for the 2022 August Primary and November General election take shape, the Maricopa County Elections Department is now offering the opportunity for temporary election workers to earn up to an additional $1,750 bonus. The incentive seeks to ensure the county has the staffing necessary to support Maricopa County voters. With more than...
Read MoreMaricopa County election ballots have been sent out and early voting is underway in Arizona for the 2022 primary election. Registered Arizona voters who are on the active early voting list should expect to receive their mail ballots soon to cast their votes for the Election Day on Aug. 2. For those who are...
Read MoreThe Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against the State of Arizona challenging voting restrictions imposed by House Bill 2492 (2022), a recently-enacted law set to take effect in January 2023. The United States’ complaint challenges provisions of House Bill 2492 under Section 6 of the National Voter Registration...
Read MoreToday, President Biden named seventeen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Two Arizona political figures, the late Sen. John McCain and former Rep. Gaby Giffords, will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom next week. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary...
Read MoreWith 4th of July just one week away, residents are learning that many of the annual Independence Day celebrations have been cancelled. Some Arizona cities have announced the event cancellations and are citing fire concerns, pandemic-related supply and or staffing problems. The city of Phoenix announced the cancellation of three annual major 4th of...
Read MoreFor people who love the rides, food and entertainment, the Arizona State Fair has just announced their 2022 schedule. The Arizona State Fair is set to run Sept. 23 until Oct. 30. The fair will Thursdays through Sundays and be closed on Wednesdays. The fair is opening 1 full week earlier than normal. Fairgoers...
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