Following the support of Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly and Arizona Representatives Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), David Schweikert (AZ-06), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), and Greg Stanton (AZ-09), the administration approved Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government, which will allow the Nation to access additional resources to combat the … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation’s Major Disaster Declaration Approved
Governor Ducey Announces Rental Assistance Program To Provide Housing Stability
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the Arizona Department of Economic Security will be launching a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide financial assistance and housing stability. “We want to make sure renters in Arizona have the resources and support they need,” said Governor Ducey. “The rental assistance program will keep families and those in need in their homes and help them get back on their feet as we overcome the effects of the pandemic. We will continue to work closely … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Rental Assistance Program To Provide Housing Stability
SenesTech, Inc. Announces Closing of $10 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market
SenesTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNES), a developer of proprietary, next generation technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement of 4,388,854 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,194,427 shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $2.2785 per share of common stock (or common stock equivalent in lieu thereof) and … [Read more...] about SenesTech, Inc. Announces Closing of $10 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market
ADHS Opens New Appointments At Phoenix Municipal Stadium
The Arizona Department of Health Services is opening up registration for 21,000 more appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine starting tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. This is part of the state’s ongoing work to speed up the pace of vaccine distribution. These additional appointments will be available to prioritized Arizonans at the new state-run vaccination site at Arizona State University’s Phoenix Municipal Stadium. These 21,000 appointments are now available thanks to vaccine supply … [Read more...] about ADHS Opens New Appointments At Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Prescott City Offices, Library Remain Closed
In the City’s ongoing efforts to curb the impacts of COVID-19 in our community, by protecting our staff and the general public, City Hall and all City offices will remain closed to the public through the month of February, 2021. Essential City services such as public safety, solid waste collection and other Public Works services will continue. Below is a comprehensive list of city services and how they will change. All changes will be in place until further notice, unless … [Read more...] about Prescott City Offices, Library Remain Closed
Northern Arizona Organizations Invited to Attend Grant Application Workshops
Organizations serving residents of Tuba City, Page/Lake Powell, and Williams are invited to attend a grant application workshop hosted by the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff. The grant application workshops will equip organizations with helpful knowledge in preparing for the annual competitive grant cycle. Attendance is highly encouraged for any organization wishing to apply for grants in 2021. Topics to be discussed include an overview of the new ACF online grants center, grant … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Organizations Invited to Attend Grant Application Workshops
Thriving Outdoors
Local businesses that celebrate the outdoors are reporting noteworthy successes. Jay’s Bird Barn, Watters Garden Center and Hike Shack all have increased their sales in the last year and, in some ways, have done better during the pandemic than before it. Bird Business Soaring Eric Moore, owner of Jay’s Bird Barn, said the pandemic impacted his store in three major ways: a lack of inventory, an impact on employees and action from customers. He had trouble obtaining products from a … [Read more...] about Thriving Outdoors
Arizona Encouraging Families to Invest in Education with Tax Deductible Contributions
The State of Arizona is encouraging families to save for post-high school education expenses with tax-deductible donations. Arizona taxpayers can deposit into AZ529 educational savings plans set up for their children, grandchildren or friends and receive tax deductions. “My passion has been to help families across the entire state in every zip code. This is a wonderful opportunity to start saving early. When the student is ready to go off after high school, there is money for education,” said … [Read more...] about Arizona Encouraging Families to Invest in Education with Tax Deductible Contributions
Local Leader Billie Orr Makes Impact on Prescott
Billie Orr has made a habit of becoming involved in her community, no matter where she lives. That’s definitely true in Prescott, where for the past five years she has served on the Prescott City Council, elected the first time in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. Since 2017, she served as mayor pro-tem for Mayor Greg Mengarelli. Until her resignation, which was effective on Jan. 19, Orr was especially involved in a new program – the Commission on Well-Being. “A Gallup Poll cited Prescott as … [Read more...] about Local Leader Billie Orr Makes Impact on Prescott
Former Wrangler Shares Grand Canyon Life Through Art
Although Artist Mary Lois Brown had never traveled more than 20 miles outside of her small town in Pennsylvania, a river trip at the Grand Canyon in the late 1970s swept her miles away to a new home and a new job. Not only did that trip spur a love for the canyon, but also a love for the mules. In 1981, Brown accepted a job as one of only two women wranglers at the Grand Canyon. “I wanted an outdoor job,” she said. “There was one other woman wrangler that year, Shirley Bell, but I was the … [Read more...] about Former Wrangler Shares Grand Canyon Life Through Art