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
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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
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
Ducey Touts Growing Economy, Prosperity In Quad Cities
More than 100 people from throughout the Quad Cities heard Governor Doug Ducey say how pleased he is the Arizona economy has turned upward these past few months. Ducey spoke during a morning breakfast program June 22 at Touchmark at the Ranch, a retirement resort in Prescott. Introduced by Sanford Cohen, immediate past chair of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, Ducey praised area business, city and town leaders for their aggressive and persistent effort to support existing businesses and … [Read more...] about Ducey Touts Growing Economy, Prosperity In Quad Cities