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Labor Department Stands Ready to Help Arizonans Suffering Job Loss Amid Pandemic

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U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) shared the following information regarding the tools available to Arizonans experiencing job loss, a reduction in hours, or furlough through the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). EBSA assists individuals with their employment-based health, retirement, and other employee benefit plans. During this period of nationwide challenge, providing information to American workers and employers is a top priority for EBSA. EBSA’s … [Read more...] about Labor Department Stands Ready to Help Arizonans Suffering Job Loss Amid Pandemic

Statement From Arizona Hospital Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Response

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Arizona hospital leaders issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 response in the state: “Recently there have been local and national media reports regarding the increase in confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Arizona and how our state is managing the COVID-19 crisis. As representatives of the largest health systems representing 80% of care provided in this state, we would like to assure the public that we have available bed capacity and surge plans are in place to continue to … [Read more...] about Statement From Arizona Hospital Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Response

Expert Advises How To Lower Your Coronavirus Risk While Dining Out

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Post epidemic quarantine has people eager to return to normalcy and enjoy a meal out of the house. As restaurants and bars begin to open to the public, it’s important to know that eating out does increase your risk of exposure to the coronavirus. Two of the most crucial public health measures that the CDC highly recommends for keeping you safe from the virus when out in public are nearly impossible in the typical dining out experience: 1.  It is impossible to eat or drink anything while … [Read more...] about Expert Advises How To Lower Your Coronavirus Risk While Dining Out

Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends

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In a press conference, Arizona officials relayed the message that they are not concerned about the increase in the positive cases despite what appears to be multiple negative trends in the state’s coronavirus cases. In the press conference, Gov. Doug Ducey and Health Director Dr. Cara Christ relayed that the recent rises in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and positive test percentages aren’t unexpected or reason for concern. This week, the state reported more than 1,100 new cases on … [Read more...] about Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends

Joint Statement by Jovita Carranza and Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding the PPP Flexibility Act

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Joint Statement by Jovita Carranza and Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding the PPP Flexibility Act Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: “We want to thank President Trump for his leadership and commend Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader McCarthy for working on a bipartisan basis to pass this legislation for small … [Read more...] about Joint Statement by Jovita Carranza and Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding the PPP Flexibility Act

Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends

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In a press conference on Thursday, Arizona officials relayed the message that they are not concerned about the increase in the positive cases despite what appears to be multiple negative trends in the state’s coronavirus cases. In the press conference, Gov. Doug Ducey and Health Director Dr. Cara Christ relayed that the recent rises in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and positive test percentages aren’t unexpected or reason for concern. This week, the state reported more than 1,100 … [Read more...] about Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends

Flagstaff Library Providing Online Programs, Services

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In an effort to continue to provide valuable community services during a period of social distancing, the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library has begun to expand its suite of programming to include online options. Traditionally, the Flagstaff Library has served its community with a variety of in-person programs, ranging from storytime for children to writing groups, book discussions and job-seeker workshops. During a period of extended closures and limited patron interaction, the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Library Providing Online Programs, Services

Efforts Continue to Expand Flagstaff’s Tech Industry

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Flagstaff’s technology infrastructure fuels entrepreneurial companies utilizing the mentorship offered by local think tanks eager to assist. “Building a larger technology sector in Flagstaff is ideal for our mountain town since it requires very little environmental impact on those things that we cherish as a city – dark skies, less traffic, less pollution – and at the same time, offering the higher paying jobs,” said Scott Hathcock, president and CEO of Moonshot at the Northern Arizona Center … [Read more...] about Efforts Continue to Expand Flagstaff’s Tech Industry

DigDeep Bringing Clean Water to Navajo Homes

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When we hear about a “water crisis,” we may be inclined to think of it as a problem somewhere else, but according to DigDeep, a non-profit organization that has been providing running water for those in need, 30% of the families on the Navajo Nation have neither a tap for fresh water nor a toilet. The organization says that on the reservation, about one in three homes do not have basic plumbing and must drive miles to a watering station to fill plastic jugs for their household … [Read more...] about DigDeep Bringing Clean Water to Navajo Homes