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
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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
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
Disinfect Your Home to Prevent Illness
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has gotten us all thinking more seriously about what we can do to protect ourselves and our families. Your own home is a good place to start. Here are some tips on how to best protect your home from germs and contaminants. If you have someone in the home that is ill, make sure to clean all the surfaces that person touches. The flu virus can live on hard surfaces for 24 hours, so make sure surfaces are disinfected often during the illness. Even if you are … [Read more...] about Disinfect Your Home to Prevent Illness
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Arizona
Governor Doug Ducey today announced that President Trump in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today approved Arizona’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the state. The declaration makes available additional federal assets and resources to aid Arizona’s COVID-19 response efforts. Governor Ducey wrote a letter to President Trump on April 1 requesting the disaster declaration. “I’m grateful to President Trump for approving Arizona’s … [Read more...] about President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Arizona
Travel ID Deadline Postponed
Despite having been warned repeatedly in the past several months to obtain their Real ID, travelers are now getting a reprieve from the urgency. President Trump relaxed the timeframe on Monday, March 23. “At a time when we’re asking Americans to maintain social distancing, we do not want to require people to go to their local DMV [Department of Motor Vehicles],” he said. “There is no new deadline as of yet,” said Arizona Department of Transportation Spokesperson Jim Tait. “Local DMV … [Read more...] about Travel ID Deadline Postponed