Governor Doug Ducey today released his fiscally responsible, recovery-focused budget for Fiscal Year 2022. With a resilient economy, the budget makes historic investments in K-12 education, public health, public safety, wildfire prevention, infrastructure, and more, while also providing tax relief … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey’s Budget Focuses On Education, Tax Relief
Arizona Community Foundation and US Department of Agriculture Announce Partnership
The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) have launched a public-private partnership to support rural Arizona. ACF will provide $5 million in a revolving line of below-market rate financing to help rural communities access approximately … [Read more...] about Arizona Community Foundation and US Department of Agriculture Announce Partnership
1.1 Million Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven So Far Totaling Over $100 Billion
The U.S. Small Business Administration has already forgiven more than 1.1 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for over $100 billion, providing an extraordinary amount of critical relief to America’s small businesses just 3 months since the earliest PPP borrowers’ covered periods … [Read more...] about 1.1 Million Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven So Far Totaling Over $100 Billion
Coronavirus Vaccines Could Lead to Disputes Between Divorced Parents
Stewart Law Group believes that the rollout of the coronavirus vaccines could lead to disputes between divorced parents over whether to vaccinate their children, raising new legal questions. “We’ve already seen disagreements over handling custody arrangements during lockdowns and whether children … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Vaccines Could Lead to Disputes Between Divorced Parents
2020 Best of Business Winners!
Quad Cities Business News asked for your vote in our Best of Business campaign. We all do business with a variety of companies in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey/Humboldt, and Chino Valley. This was your opportunity to tell us which business you think is best in the categories we designated. We … [Read more...] about 2020 Best of Business Winners!
New Solar Co-op Launches for Northern Arizona Residents to Go Solar Together
Today, alongside the City of Flagstaff, City of Sedona, and Coconino County, the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op to help area residents go solar. “The co-op will enable Northern Arizona homeowners and business owners to join the … [Read more...] about New Solar Co-op Launches for Northern Arizona Residents to Go Solar Together
Registration Available For The State’s First 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Registration opened at 9 a.m. for the state’s first 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with the first appointments available beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12, for health care workers, first responders, teachers, law enforcement officers, Arizonans over age 75 and others at … [Read more...] about Registration Available For The State’s First 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccination Site
SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal today at 9 am ET. SBA is continuing its dedicated commitment to underserved small businesses and to addressing potential access to capital … [Read more...] about SBA Re-Opens PPP to Community Financial Institutions
Governor Ducey Announces $65 Million From CDC For Vaccine Rollout
Governor Doug Ducey today announced Arizona is receiving $65,769,416 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support COVID-19 vaccine clinics and strengthen vaccine confidence and community engagement. “We want to get Arizonans vaccinated as quickly, safely and efficiently as … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $65 Million From CDC For Vaccine Rollout
The Shot Felt Round the World
Healthcare officials across Arizona high-fived, cheered, elbow-bumped and even shed tears of gratitude as the first doses of the Moderna vaccine were administered on Tuesday, Dec. 22. “This is a great way to end the year,” said Dr. Kristina Kezar, M.D., from Verde Valley Medical Center. “What a … [Read more...] about The Shot Felt Round the World