Registration at Arizona’s state-operated COVID-19 vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today.“Our goal has been and remains to get vaccine into the community as quickly, widely and equitably as possible,” said Governor Ducey. “Given a thorough review of vaccination data, anticipated vaccine supply, and current demand … [Read more...] about Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To All
Governor Ducey, Fire Safety Officials Provide Wildfire Season Outlook
Governor Doug Ducey today joined the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and fire safety officials to urge all Arizonans to do their part in preventing wildfires.“We all have a role to play in protecting our forests and communities and minimizing the risk of wildfires,” said Governor Ducey. “It’s important to be responsible and use common sense precautions to help prevent wildfires, like ensuring your fire is out cold before walking away and remembering it is illegal and dangerous … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey, Fire Safety Officials Provide Wildfire Season Outlook
SenesTech Announces $3.95 Million Direct Offering of Stock Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary, next generation technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with several institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 1,975,000 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $2.00 per share for gross proceeds of $3.95 million, in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The offering is … [Read more...] about SenesTech Announces $3.95 Million Direct Offering of Stock Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Northern Arizona Solar Co-op Selects Rooftop Solar as the Group’s Provider
. Today, Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced that members of the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op have selected Rooftop Solar to install solar panels for the 160-member group. Co-op members selected Rooftop Solar over five other providers through a competitive bidding process. SUN will hold its final virtual public information session for the co-op on Wednesday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m. The free session will educate the Northern Arizona community about solar energy and the co-op … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Solar Co-op Selects Rooftop Solar as the Group’s Provider
More Than 1 Million Arizonans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
More than 1 million Arizonans—approximately one in seven residents—are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announced today. Arizona is making plans to continue the momentum as temperatures heat up and in anticipation of increased vaccine supply and opening vaccination to everyone 16 and older by May 1.“Every dose of the COVID-19 vaccine administered to an Arizona resident represents an essential step forward in our fight … [Read more...] about More Than 1 Million Arizonans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Sinema Secures Telehealth Care Program for Arizona Veterans
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced the opening of a first-of-its-kind Project ATLAS telehealth site in Wickenburg, AZ. Project ATLAS (Accessing Telehealth through Local Area Stations) is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Philips North America, and the American Legion to deploy remote telehealth exam rooms—connecting veterans with the VA—in regions where additional health care access is needed but remote connections are difficult to … [Read more...] about Sinema Secures Telehealth Care Program for Arizona Veterans
Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters
Small nonfarm businesses in all 15 Arizona counties and neighboring counties in California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Jan. 1, 2021. Primary Arizona … [Read more...] about Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Promote Forest Health And Prevent Wildfires
Arizona will have more boots on the ground to prevent wildfires under a bill signed today by Governor Doug Ducey. The legislation creates a new partnership, employing Arizona inmates to clear forests of debris. The program is a win-win: forests will be healthier and inmates will have new skills setting them up for employment once they are released. After the signing, the Governor reiterated the importance of the $24.5 million appropriation and looks forward to working with the Legislature to … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Promote Forest Health And Prevent Wildfires
State Adopts A Unique Model For COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today a new hybrid approach that provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility along with frontline essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The new approach launches today in the Phoenix Metro Area.Arizona will continue its age-based approach to administering the vaccine. The new hybrid approach will ensure the distribution of vaccine doses to individuals at high risk of severe outcomes, including … [Read more...] about State Adopts A Unique Model For COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. With cases dropping in Arizona, and vaccine distribution underway, it’s still important to keep our guard up, and these protocols reflect that approach. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and the distribution of more than 2 million vaccines. The following changes are reflected in a new Executive Order from Governor Ducey: For businesses, physical distancing and mask protocols will … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Business And Safety Protocols