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 lawsuit, the high court has left many of the state’s rental property owners with little hope as they try to navigate six months of unpaid rent and an uncertain future. The special action argued that … [Read more...] about Arizona Multihousing Association, Rental Property Owners Disappointed As AZ Supreme Court Declines to Review State’s Eviction Executive Order
Deadline Approaching in Arizona for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in eight Arizona counties and neighboring counties in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah of the Nov. 7, 2020, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Jan. 1, 2020. Primary … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaching in Arizona for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
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. Arizona is tied for third with Montana. “Arizona’s economy was one of the hottest in the nation going into the pandemic,” said Governor Ducey. “As we follow commonsense guidance to keep people safe and … [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 some promising data, showing the probability of cancer deaths decreasing steadily from 2000 to 2015. While this downward trend is expected to continue through 2030, there is still no cure, and funds … [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 between 2014-2016 and 2017-2019, indicates that the median household income in Arizona rose by more than $8,600. In addition, last year, Arizona’s total personal income rose by 5%, the fifth strongest … [Read more...] about Arizona Leads West In Income Growth
Fox News: Arizona’s Coronavirus Mitigation Measures May Be Behind 75% Drop In Daily Cases In August: CDC
Daily coronavirus cases in Arizona fell by 75% by late August, possibly in correlation with stricter mitigation measures, per a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The agency looked at Arizona’s daily virus cases and seven-day moving averages from Jan. 22 to Aug. 7 in the context of mitigation measures to assess the efficacy of these strategies. This relationship carries a "temporal correlation" and not causality, the authors noted.Arizona ordered a public state … [Read more...] about Fox News: Arizona’s Coronavirus Mitigation Measures May Be Behind 75% Drop In Daily Cases In August: CDC
McSally Secures Protections for Tribes’ Affordable Housing Funding
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced today that tribes will not lose future Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding as a result of the CARES Act funding they received. Following a letter McSally sent last week to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Agency is exempting tribes from the disbursement requirement that would have reduced the amount of future IHBG funding that a tribe is eligible for. This change will ensure that CARES Act IHBG funding can be used … [Read more...] about McSally Secures Protections for Tribes’ Affordable Housing Funding
Defining ‘Conscious Capitalism’
Most people know about “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) or have heard of a business being a “good corporate citizen” by supporting non-profits or encouraging their workers to volunteer in the community. Less known is the more recent movement called “conscious capitalism.” It’s the next step that many companies – including Quality Connections – are taking to internalize good corporate citizenship as part of day-to-day operations. What is it? At its core, conscious capitalism is the … [Read more...] about Defining ‘Conscious Capitalism’
Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many of our lives upside down and has created unique challenges to raising a family. With many libraries closed and story times canceled, my partner and I have sought strategies to support our young child’s development while creating opportunities to share joy and love during an overwhelming time. Intentionally exploring early childhood literacy as a young family has been an incredibly fun and rewarding experience. It is common to think that early childhood … [Read more...] about Reading On with Early Childhood Literacy
Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director
Lesley Jenkins, regional director for the Desert Southwest Chapter - Alzheimer’s Association, has a daunting task ahead. It involves creating more awareness and more support groups for what is becoming the most insidious illness attacking Arizonans – dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. It is the fifth leading cause of death in the state. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause – 60 to 80% – of all dementia cases. “Arizona leads the nation as the state with the highest growth rate of … [Read more...] about Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director