In letter to Agriculture Secretary Perdue, the senators urge the Administration to take emergency measures to provide financial assistance to farmers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a bipartisan group of senators are requesting the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take additional steps to provide relief for farmers to ensure the continuity of food supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As you know, farmers across the country have faced many … [Read more...] about McSally, Bipartisan Group of Senators Request Relief for Farmers During COVID-19
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Halting Evictions For Small Businesses And Nonprofits
Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order halting evictions in the state for small businesses and nonprofits that are unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also encourages commercial landlords to defer rent payments for small business tenants facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 and consider waiving all fees and interest associated with late payments. Under the order, evictions will be halted until May 31, 2020. “Arizona is … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Halting Evictions For Small Businesses And Nonprofits
Governor Ducey Announces $2 Million In Funding For Goodwill Services
Governor Doug Ducey today announced $2 million in funding to put 400 Arizona Goodwill employees back to work and expand support and services to Arizonans in need. The funding is part of a $50 million COVID-19 relief package passed by the Legislature and signed into law last month by the Governor. “Goodwill is a beacon of hope for countless Arizonans across our state,” said Governor Ducey. “Their work not only provides invaluable job and life skills, but also critical resources for families … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces $2 Million In Funding For Goodwill Services
How to Get the Most Out of Your Medical Televisit
Our medical providers have been treating patients via televisits for many weeks now. This has been an exceptional tool during this pandemic, for the patient, for the clinicians and for protecting the health of our community while trying to maintain social distancing. One way that you, the patient, may help the clinician is by providing a set of vital signs with your televisit. Vital signs (also known as vitals) are a group of the four to six important medical signs that indicate the status … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Your Medical Televisit
How to Conduct Effective Open Enrollment Meetings with Social Distancing
I am sure employee benefit open enrollment meetings are far from most HR/business owners’ top priority during these incredibly challenging times. However, employee benefit renewals are still an important yearly event and the recent “shelter in place” requirement is likely to disrupt the way you typically run them. With a little forethought, planning and easily accessible technology, open enrollment can continue without a hitch. Here are a few suggestions. Communicate with … [Read more...] about How to Conduct Effective Open Enrollment Meetings with Social Distancing
Coconino County Assisting Businesses, Employees through One Response
Businesses, employees and families are all trying to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. This uncertain time is unsettling for many of our community members. Coconino County is consistently providing information and tools that can help mitigate the impacts of the pandemic for business owners and employees. The following is a list of websites and information so people can connect and utilize resources for the benefit of their business, their job and family. For public health updates, go … [Read more...] about Coconino County Assisting Businesses, Employees through One Response
Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures Benefiting Men During Times of Change: Part 1
Now, more than ever, with our world in a new chapter of uncertainty and routine as we knew it, we are facing change. We seek the often-overlooked gifts of fresh air, sunshine, blue skies, quiet and a glimpse of calm between binge watching Netflix and staying current with coronavirus statistics on the news. The prescriptive use of adventure experiences by health professionals has shown to result in significant improvements in the regulation of emotions and behavior. Numerous studies point to … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures Benefiting Men During Times of Change: Part 1
Meeting Challenges at CCC Posed by COVID-19
Each year in April, Coconino Community College bustles with activity. Students study with earnestness for upcoming finals. Faculty and staff hurry about to meet student learning needs and to prepare for a full calendar of events. This year is different. This year marks an unprecedented disturbance to not only our college, but educational institutions across the state and the country. The hallways at CCC’s three locations in the county are, sadly but necessarily, quiet. For the health and … [Read more...] about Meeting Challenges at CCC Posed by COVID-19
A Conversation with ‘The Golden Girls of Real Estate’
Realtors Freddi Paulsrud and Rosemary “Rosie” Lamberson of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty are seasoned experts in Flagstaff’s dynamic real estate market. The two have endured the roller coaster of extreme home buying and selling cycles, watched as neighborhoods have waxed and waned in popularity and survived the housing market collapse of 2008. With 80 years of experience between them, Paulsrud and Lamberson are generously sharing their valuable knowledge with FBN readers each month as … [Read more...] about A Conversation with ‘The Golden Girls of Real Estate’
Public Enemy No. 1: COVID-19 Continues to Spread
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise above 1,200 in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey has issued a “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” policy that promotes physical distancing, while also encouraging social connectedness. Under the Executive Order, Arizonans are to limit their time away from their place of residence or property, except for essential activities and jobs, plus residents can still go outside. “Keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Public Enemy No. 1: COVID-19 Continues to Spread