The Arizona Department of Insurance is urging insurers across the state to work with Arizonans to ensure their coverage continues, providing much-need support to the individuals, families and businesses facing financial challenges because of COVID-19. “Arizona is working to ensure those facing financial hardship because of COVID-19 get the support they need to get through this,” said Governor Ducey. “We have called on insurers across the state to work with consumers during this health … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Insurance Seeks Insurance Extensions For Arizona Customers
McSally, Brnovich Update Arizonans on COVID-19 Scams, Resources
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich spoke with over 16,000 Arizonans this afternoon about how to identify and report coronavirus scams during McSally’s fifth telephone town hall since the coronavirus outbreak. During the over hour-long call, Brnovich shared scams Arizonans should avoid including people selling “miracle cures and treatments,” people posing as government agents asking for personal information regarding relief checks, and unknown people … [Read more...] about McSally, Brnovich Update Arizonans on COVID-19 Scams, Resources
Governor’s Executive Order Permits Food Trucks At ADOT Rest Areas
To help the long-haul truckers keeping Arizonans supplied with food and essentials, Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order allowing food trucks to operate at eight Arizona Department of Transportation rest areas. While commercial activity is ordinarily prohibited at federally funded rest areas, the Federal Highway Administration recently permitted states to allow food trucks at rest areas while the national emergency declaration remains in effect. “We want to ensure we’re doing … [Read more...] about Governor’s Executive Order Permits Food Trucks At ADOT Rest Areas
Payment Protection Program
Probably the biggest economic news right now is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the pool of almost $350 billion in forgivable small business loans that is one of the main components of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today's bulletin will be a little different as we do a deeper dive on this one topic - what the PPP is supposed to do, the hurdles and hiccups it has faced in its first week, and how the government and financial institutions are … [Read more...] about Payment Protection Program
Ivy Foundation Makes Multi-million Dollar Contribution To AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund
Governor Doug Ducey announced today the Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation has contributed $5 million to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund. The fund, established by Governor Ducey as part of the Arizona Together initiative, supports Arizona organizations working to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 and provide assistance to families, individuals and businesses. The contribution will support the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including masks, gloves, gowns and more for doctors, … [Read more...] about Ivy Foundation Makes Multi-million Dollar Contribution To AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund
Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $10 Million For Meals For Low-Income Arizonans
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) was awarded $9.8M in funding from the federal government for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP is a federally funded program that provides emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost to low-income individuals, including seniors. “At a time when many Arizonans are out of work or underemployed due to COVID-19, these dollars will help ensure low-income individuals, families and seniors … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $10 Million For Meals For Low-Income Arizonans
Governor Ducey Announces $2 Million In Funding For Goodwill Services
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $2 million in funding to put 400 Arizona Goodwill employees back to work and expand support and services to Arizonans in need. The funding is part of a $50 million COVID-19 relief package passed by the Legislature and signed into law last month by the Governor. “Goodwill is a beacon of hope for countless Arizonans across our state,” said Governor Ducey. “Their work not only provides invaluable job and life skills, but also critical resources for families … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $2 Million In Funding For Goodwill Services
Public Enemy No. 1: COVID-19 Creeps into Yavapai County
Restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters are closed, car dealers are offering to bring vehicles to customers’ doors for a test drive, insurance agents are requesting payments to be slid under their doors and the public trail system is more popular than the downtown square. This, while Governor Doug Ducey is preparing Arizonans for a possible stay-at-home order and identifying essential jobs in industries such as health care, construction, food service, airports, pawn shops, gun supplies and … [Read more...] about Public Enemy No. 1: COVID-19 Creeps into Yavapai County
Simple Exercises for Combatting Stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month, which typically coincides with tax season, a notoriously stressful time of year for many. This year, the added stress of the coronavirus compounds the “normal” April stress. While it’s obvious that feeling stressed is unpleasant, it is also important to understand the toll that stress takes on our bodies, especially as we age. As we get older, our bodies have a harder time bouncing back from stress. We produce adrenaline and cortisol, which make our … [Read more...] about Simple Exercises for Combatting Stress
Keeping Calm and Carrying On
As I write this column, the world is wrangling with the COVID-19 pandemic. Life has changed dramatically for a lot of industries and people. For example, in looking at commercial aviation, many borders in a lot of countries are closed. Quarantines are in place in many areas and assuming you can travel, you may have a 14-day stay in quarantine when you get there. Air travel has dropped by an enormous percent and airlines are mothballing existing aircraft, slashing routes as well as employees. … [Read more...] about Keeping Calm and Carrying On