With our COVID-safe protocols developed and in place, we are excited to announce a new series of outdoor, live events that will be held in The Orpheum Theater's private lot beginning in September. Please join us for 'Laugh It Off: An Outdoor Comedy Show,' because we could all use a lot more laughter in our lives right about now. Partnered with Anger Management Comedy, this series will kick-off on September 4 with an early and a late show. Comprehensive sanitization will occur between shows with … [Read more...] about The Orpheum Theater Releases COVID-Safe Reopening Guide for Outdoor Concerts
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Sloan: Corporation Commission should update decade-old Rail Safety plan
In response to another deadly train accident in Flagstaff over the weekend, Eric Sloan, candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission has announced his plan to improve rail safety and oversight of Arizona’s railroad traffic. “For the third time this year, we’ve witnessed a tragic accident Flagstaff,” said Sloan. “As we grieve the continued loss of life it should also prompt a response from state officials and serve as a reminder that we should be doing everything we can to prevent … [Read more...] about Sloan: Corporation Commission should update decade-old Rail Safety plan
Sinema-Backed Bill Boosts Assistance for Arizona Small Businesses During 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 pandemic get needed support. “The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left Arizona small business owners struggling to keep their doors open. Removing caps on EIDL loans ensures Arizona employers get … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bill Boosts Assistance for Arizona Small Businesses During 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 grant making experience and small business expertise of Local First Arizona Foundation, which has already distributed over $2 million in grant funds to small businesses across the state of Arizona, to … [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 outbreak. “Arizona’s rural health providers need support to help save lives and effectively combat the coronavirus crisis,” said Sinema. Many rural Arizona hospitals are facing financial strain due … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bipartisan Bill Funds Rural Arizona Health Providers
Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Arizona Snowbowl and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber announced that the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center, First Chair Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Alpine Resource, and The Market of Dreams have been selected as first round recipients for the Snowbowl/Flagstaff Chamber COVID-19 Relief Fund. Each recipient will receive $7,500 of grant funding, and four more recipients will be announced in early September. Last month, Snowbowl and the Chamber created the COVID-19 relief fund to benefit local small … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
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 managed to remain open through the pandemic. These dollars will support the reopening of child care centers, provide care for the children of essential workers through Arizona Enrichment Centers, and … [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 a circulating pool of extended reality equipment while simultaneously providing training, consultations and a new content creation studio. “I am grateful to the Arizona State Library, Archives and … [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,” said Governor Ducey. “The Navajo Code talkers used their native language to develop an unbreakable code, assisting on every major operation involving the U.S. Marines in the Pacific theatre. They are … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Recognizes Navajo Code Talkers Day
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 Ducey’s June 23 Executive Order, Arizona: Open for Learning, ADHS has established benchmarks in collaboration with local public health officials and education partners to guide decisions by public … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks