As businesses bob and weave through the punches of the pandemic – shutting down, reopening, cutting hours, laying off workers, rehiring, repositioning, changing the way they reach and serve customers, and wondering about the survivability of their operation or industry – it is not surprising many … [Read more...] about New Book Encourages Thinking, Acting, Living Wisely
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NEW: Governor Ducey Announces $7 Million For Housing And Rental Assistance
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $7 million to expand available rental assistance and help keep people in their homes. The funding comes from the Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund, established in March through a bipartisan state budget agreement that added $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 … [Read more...] about NEW: Governor Ducey Announces $7 Million For Housing And Rental Assistance
McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund
U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Steve Daines (R-MT) are urging the Administration to give Tribes more time to use the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). Extending the deadline will allow Tribes more time to complete their most significant pandemic response projects, including the construction of … [Read more...] about McSally, Daines Urge Deadline Extension for Tribal COVID Relief Fund
McSally Introduces Bill to Speed Arizona Forest Restoration Project
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) today introduced legislation to accelerate Arizona’s single most important forest restoration project—the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI). The bill would reduce bureaucratic delays by waiving a requirement that the Forest Service must wait an … [Read more...] about McSally Introduces Bill to Speed Arizona Forest Restoration Project
Governor Ducey Announces $715,000 To Support Families, Communities In Need
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $715,000 from the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund has been allocated to 19 organizations across the state that support individuals and families in need. The recipient organizations provide services including short-term housing, food and basic living assistance, … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $715,000 To Support Families, Communities In Need
Arizona Leads Nation In Homeownership Growth
Arizona is adding homeowners faster than any state in the nation, a sign of continued growing economic momentum in the state. The state’s quarter-over-quarter homeowner rate change increased by 7.7 percentage points in Q2 2020, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the best in the … [Read more...] about Arizona Leads Nation In Homeownership Growth
AMA, Rental Property Owners Disappointed As AZ Supreme Court Declines to Review State’s Eviction Order
The Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA) and thousands of struggling rental housing owners expressed deep disappointment today at news that the Arizona Supreme Court has refused to hear a special action seeking to invalidate the Executive Order delaying evictions. In declining to hear the … [Read more...] about AMA, Rental Property Owners Disappointed As AZ Supreme Court Declines to Review State’s Eviction Order
New Report: Arizona Ranks Third For Economic Momentum
Arizona is ranked third best in the nation for economic momentum, based on a new report by State Policy Reports. The report ranks states’ economic momentum based on growth in personal income, employment and population. Arizona ranked in the top four for employment growth and population growth. … [Read more...] about New Report: Arizona Ranks Third For Economic Momentum
BBB Wise Giving Tips: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every October, countries across the world observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase support and awareness of this disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), breast cancer is the second most common cancer among U.S. women. Yet, the World Health Organization (WHO) does offer … [Read more...] about BBB Wise Giving Tips: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Arizona Leads West In Income Growth
Arizona’s median household income rose by 15.2% over the latest three-year recording period, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That was the highest growth among western and mountain states, and higher than Texas and Florida. The Census data, which compares income growth averaged … [Read more...] about Arizona Leads West In Income Growth
