Wishes for Teachers builds bridge to close Arizona classroom funding gap

A fundamental keystone to what makes America a special place is equitable access to quality public education no matter where a young person calls home. But despite this agreed-upon truth, for …

Arizona tops 40,000 cases of COVID-19, adds 20 more deaths

The state of Arizona has topped 40,000 cases of coronavirus after adding nearly 2,000 more cases. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there are 40,924 cases and 1,239 deaths of …

Maricopa County supervisors allocate $399M for COVID-19 response, recovery

Maricopa County is injecting nearly $400 million into the local economy to help combat COVID-19. With a unanimous vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, there’s now a clearer …

Thunderbird School of Global Management offering economic recovery insights

As the historic events and effects of the global novel coronavirus outbreak continue to send shock waves through all levels of modern life --- two business management experts offer insights to what …

COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on traditional commercial real estate metrics

A commercial real estate brokers forecast provides illustration to what many Arizona business leaders are realizing: a deep recession appears imminent.The forecast was created by The Center for Real …

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Maricopa County reports increase in building permit submissions

Data from the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shows some encouraging signs for the nation’s fastest-growing county. Building permit submissions are up …

St. Joseph the Worker committed to coronavirus pandemic relief efforts in Arizona

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

According to the Arizona Housing Coalition, more than 300,000 Arizonans will lose their jobs in the coming months as a result of businesses responding to the For 30 years, St. Joseph the Worker …

FSL has utility assistance, food pantry for seniors

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Foundation for Senior Living has available funds for Maricopa County residents needing assistance with utility and medical bills.

Parra to address Latino students’ education needs during pandemic

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

ALL In Education has named Stephanie Parra as its new executive director to lead in addressing educational needs of Latinos in Arizona during the coronavirus pandemic and more.

ZIP code data for COVID-19 cases still comes with questions in Arizona

Monday, April 13, 2020

PHOENIX — So it turns out that some areas of the state, like the near south side of Tucson, may not be quite the COVID-19 hotspots that newly released data would show. The numbers released …

Abrazo Central nurses travel to assist Detroit colleagues

Friday, April 10, 2020

Five nurses, who work in the Abrazo Central Campus operating room and recovery room, have volunteered to support fellow caregivers in Detroit as that city experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases.

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BCBSAZ waives cost-sharing for COVID-19 care

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announces that it will waive cost sharing for insured members receiving care for COVID-19 related treatment from in-network providers through May.

Scammers seek to take advantage of concerns over the securities markets to promote “safe” investments with “guaranteed returns” including investments with gold, silver and other commodities such as oil, gas and real estate.

Beware of COVID-19 investment schemes

The Arizona Corporation Commission offers tips on how to safeguard yourself from fraudulent investment schemes amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Bank offers help for clients with hardships from COVID-19

Bank of America has announced additional support for its 66 million consumer and small business clients in response to the unprecedented challenges of the coronavirus.

Federal, state tax deadline shift doesn't include charitable credit extension

Arizona nonprofit leaders are sounding a collective alarm as the Arizona charitable tax credit deadline provided to aid qualified nonprofit organizations did not move with recent federal tax deadline …

In Arizona, activists say the fight for a complete count in the census is rooted in grassroots efforts because the state doesn’t provide the resources to ensure a proper tally.

Report: Maricopa County ranks No. 2 for potential census undercount

PHOENIX – A new report from the data firm Civis Analytics says Maricopa County is at risk of the second greatest undercount in the 2020 census – which could end in losses up to $13.2 …

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on March 23, 2020.

Gov. Ducey lays out essential services in Arizona

PHOENIX⁠ — Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday, March 23 issued an executive order clarifying businesses and operations deemed “essential” by the state and providing certainty to business …

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Bisson: We’re here for you with the latest information

Uncertainty often sparks unsettling feelings. The world health pandemic has caused a magnitude of economic ripple effects that many of us didn’t fathom in our lifetime. It’s a no-win …

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019, file photo, a worker gets ready to pass out instructions on how to fill out the 2020 census during a town hall meeting in Lithonia, Ga. The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, suspended field operations for two weeks, citing the health and safety of its workers and the U.S. public from the novel coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

US Census Bureau suspends field operations on virus concerns

The U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday suspended field operations for two weeks, citing the health and safety of its workers and the U.S. public from the novel coronavirus. The Census Bureau made the …

Limited visitor restrictions in place at Banner Health

To create a safe and secure environment for patients and health care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak, visitors will no longer be allowed in Banner hospitals starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, March …

EDUCATION

Arizona students receive Flinn Scholarships to local universities

ENTERTAINMENT

The Arizona Highways Collection presents Photography by Barry M. Goldwater

Since 1925, Arizona Highways has been sharing the history, culture and natural beauty of Arizona with readers around the world. And along the way, it has featured some of the most talented writers …

HEARTS for Arizona 24-Hour Virtual Telethon to be April 3-4

Arizona Citizens for the Arts has organized a 24-hour virtual telethon with live-streamed performances and appearances by Arizona artists, celebrities, business owners and elected officials statewide from 5 p.m. Friday, April 3 to 4:59 p.m. Saturday, April 4.

The Arizona Restaurant Association debuts Arizona Takeout Week to run throughout the Coronavirus closures.

ARA announces Arizona Takeout Week amidst mandated closures

Responding to the recent state of emergency, the Arizona Restaurant Association is creating a new marketing strategy to help support local dining establishments with the debut of Arizona Takeout Week.

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