Lindsey Reed thought she would be Mrs. Stell the next time she ate at Pizzicletta in Flagstaff or camped at Marshall Lake, but COVID-19 arrived like an uninvited uncle who barged in and messed things up just when she thought all was under control. Northern Arizona University MBA alumnus Greg … [Read more...] about Wedding Bell Blues
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Sinema-Backed Bill Boosts Assistance for Arizona Small Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the Ensuring Increased Disaster Loans (EIDL) for Small Businesses Act—bipartisan legislation that lifts Small Business Administration caps on EIDL loans to ensure Arizona small businesses struggling to keep their doors open during the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bill Boosts Assistance for Arizona Small Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Arizona Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications Aug. 20
The Governor’s Office is partnering with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch the Arizona Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant program and distribute $10 million in grants to small businesses who have had to shutter their doors during this pandemic. The partnership leverages the … [Read more...] about Arizona Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications Aug. 20
Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Funds Rural Arizona Health Providers
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Save Our Rural Health Providers Act, which allocates 20% of all remaining CARES Act Provider Relief Funds as well as any future funds, to rural health care providers in Arizona and across the United States to combat the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Funds Rural Arizona Health Providers
Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $100 Million For Child Care Programs, Small Business Relief
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $98 million in new resources to help workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Provided by the CARES Act, $88 million will go toward supporting child care programs throughout the state. Less than half of state licensed and certified child care providers have … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $100 Million For Child Care Programs, Small Business Relief
NAU’s Cline Library Awarded Prestigious Grant to Fund Extended Reality Programming
The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, awarded a $70,221 grant to Northern Arizona University’s Cline Library. The grant project, Extended Reality Creation for Arizona Educators, will expand the library’s extended reality programming by creating … [Read more...] about NAU’s Cline Library Awarded Prestigious Grant to Fund Extended Reality Programming
Governor Ducey Recognizes Navajo Code Talkers Day
Governor Doug Ducey recognized today, August 14, 2020, as Navajo Code Talkers Day to honor the Navajo Code Talkers who answered the call to serve in World War II. “Today, Arizona is proud to honor the more than 400 Navajo Code Talkers and their historic contributions to Allied victory in WWII,” … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Recognizes Navajo Code Talkers Day
New Report Recognizes Arizona State Government Efficiency
The newly released 2020 Invest In What Works State Standard of Excellence report by Results For America highlighted Arizona as a model state in using evidence and data to better serve residents. The report recognizes Arizona’s result-and data-driven best practices in state government strategic … [Read more...] about New Report Recognizes Arizona State Government Efficiency
Arizona Launches Program To Assist Rental Property Owners
Applications for Arizona's Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund, providing assistance to rental property owners across the state who are facing a loss of rental income due to COVID-19, opened today. Governor Doug Ducey announced $5 million for this Fund last month. All applications will be … [Read more...] about Arizona Launches Program To Assist Rental Property Owners
Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
With the health of students, teachers, and staff as their top priority, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) have partnered in the development of guidance to support the safe reopening of in-person learning in Arizona schools. Per Governor … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks