For artists like Esteban, the show must go on, despite the cancellation of live concerts because of the novel coronavirus. “I’m not playing a lot of gigs,” said Esteban. “I’m doing a lot of recordings now. And I’m doing a lot of YouTube stuff because all my gigs canceled. You know, I had 45 gigs just smoked out. COVID-19.” Esteban, whose real name is Stephen Paul, opened up two downtown Prescott businesses in May 2019 – Arizona Earth and Relaxing Foot Spa – and is having to adjust the way … [Read more...] about Guitarman Esteban Strumming Softly Through COVID-19
McSally, Cornyn, Daines, Sullivan Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Don’t Lose Health Coverage
U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced legislation yesterday to help Americans who are laid off or furloughed due to COVID-19 continue on their employer’s health plan through December 31, 2020. “Arizonans who have lost their jobs or remain furloughed due to coronavirus should not have to worry about losing their health insurance too, particularly as we continue to combat a global health crisis,” McSally said. “Our bill … [Read more...] about McSally, Cornyn, Daines, Sullivan Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Don’t Lose Health Coverage
Prescott VA Supports VA ‘Fourth Mission’ COVID-19 Response
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) continues to support the VA’s “Fourth Mission” in helping all Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak. VA traditionally provides Veterans’ healthcare, benefits and memorial affairs. In times of national crisis, such as the current Coronavirus pandemic, VA provides services to the nation based on requests from individual states, while putting Veterans first. This is known as VA’s Fourth Mission. This support is approved after a determination … [Read more...] about Prescott VA Supports VA ‘Fourth Mission’ COVID-19 Response
Vulnerable Arizona Adults Can Receive Free Masks
Arizona has partnered with Hanes to provide two million cloth masks to vulnerable residents. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, vulnerable adults in Arizona, residents who are 65 and older and those with medical conditions, will be able to request a mask from the state. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday those who do not have a mask or have been unable to get one during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be able to order some from the state. Starting Friday, July 17, … [Read more...] about Vulnerable Arizona Adults Can Receive Free Masks
Governor Ducey Extends COVID-19 Eviction Protections; Expands Rental Assistance Access
Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order extending a moratorium on residential evictions until October 31, 2020, providing continued protections for renters who are facing economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. The order ensures renters impacted by COVID-19 will be able to stay in their homes while extending the time to access rental assistance programs. Additionally, the Governor is allocating $650,000 to Community Action Agencies for additional staff to process rental … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Extends COVID-19 Eviction Protections; Expands Rental Assistance Access
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses in Arizona
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) that will provide critical gap financing to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Arizona adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. “President Trump is working diligently … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in CARES Act Funding to Help Small Businesses in Arizona
Sinema: North Country HealthCare Awarded $418k for Telehealth Services
North Country HealthCare in Flagstaff was awarded $418,996 in funds through the CARES Act— which was championed by Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema—for investment in telehealth and patient monitoring for COVID-19 related care across the network of health clinics of five northern Arizona counties. “Today’s investment in North Country HealthCare’s telehealth services will improve the quality of care and reduce the risk of hospitalizations for Arizonans during this global pandemic,” said … [Read more...] about Sinema: North Country HealthCare Awarded $418k for Telehealth Services
Approval of Special Events during COVID-19 Emergency
The City of Prescott has received several inquiries about special events, both public and private events that may take place in the City, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 health emergency. The City does not regulate all events or gatherings at this time. Here are examples of events that the city DOES NOT Regulate: PRIVATE events, invitation only gatherings, such as weddings and funerals, and church gatherings. If you want to have a public event and it’s more than 50 people, there will … [Read more...] about Approval of Special Events during COVID-19 Emergency
Governor Ducey Shares COVID-19 Updates, New Actions To Contain Virus
Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Military and Emergency Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire today held a briefing to provide public health updates and announce further action to reverse COVID-19 spread in Arizona. The Governor today signed an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Shares COVID-19 Updates, New Actions To Contain Virus
Senate Approves Sinema’s Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act, moving the bill one step closer to becoming law. Sinema’s legislation—cosponsored by Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn (TN), Thom Tillis (NC), Steve Daines (MT), Kelly Loeffler (GA), Joni Ernst (Iowa), and Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) —requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pilot a program creating networks of support for servicemembers … [Read more...] about Senate Approves Sinema’s Sgt. Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act