McSally Urges Senate Leadership to Consider Nonprofits in Next Relief Proposal U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a group of senators sent a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to advocate that they do not overlook nonprofits, charities, and houses of worship in the fourth-phase relief proposal for the coronavirus pandemic. The letter asks the Leaders to consider expanding access to relief and support, increase … [Read more...] about McSally Urges Senate Leadership to Consider Nonprofits in Next Relief Proposal
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Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery
Governor Doug Ducey today announced that the Stay At Home order in Arizona will be ending on May 15 and replaced by new guidance for the next stage of economic recovery. The new guidance aligns with gating criteria issued by the White House and Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and aims to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 resurgence, protect vulnerable populations, and guide the reopening of businesses with enhanced physical distancing and safety measures in place. Arizona’s … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase Of Arizona Recovery
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Dropping to Unprecedented Levels during COVID-19 Outbreak
As the demand for transportation fuels has plummeted at an unprecedented rate in the last month because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Northern Arizona University atmospheric scientist says the dramatic decrease in local air pollution and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels above cities is significant, measurable, and could be historic, depending on how long commuters and other drivers stay off the road. Professor Kevin Gurney of NAU’s School of Informatics, Computing and Cyber Systems measures … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide Emissions Dropping to Unprecedented Levels during COVID-19 Outbreak
Investing in the Character of Flagstaff
Flagstaff business owner Julie Sullivan Brace shudders at the sight of Flagstaff’s eerily quiet downtown. “It’s like a little ghost town and I really do have such concern about what the new business landscape is going to look like after the COVID-19 shutdown.” Sullivan Brace is the owner and creative director of Shine Creative Industries, LLC (formerly Julie Sullivan Design, Sullivan Santamaria Design Group and Sullivan Scully Design Group), and has been supporting and promoting Flagstaff’s … [Read more...] about Investing in the Character of Flagstaff
TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
A novel combination of atovaquone, a drug used to treat malaria and azithromycin, an antibiotic effective against a variety of bacterial infections, is being tested in clinical trials to treat moderately to severely sick COVID-19 patients at three HonorHealth hospitals in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Officials say this is the first such trial in the United States and the first trial made available to patients in Arizona that involves this specific combination of therapies. “We are proud to be … [Read more...] about TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
Governor Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists
Following continued positive data trends, Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next steps Arizona will take to gradually reenergize the economy. The Governor issued an Executive Order allowing cosmetologists and barber shops to resume appointment-based services this Friday, May 8 and restaurants and coffee shops to resume dine-in services with physical distancing measures on Monday, May 11. The Governor’s Office also released additional guidelines to keep customers and employees safe. In … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists
McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a group of senators are requesting that the Small Business Administration (SBA) expedite the $10,000 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advances urgently needed by Arizona small businesses. In a letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, the senators urge the administrator to expedite the $10,000 advances to be received within three days, remove the per-employee cap on advance grants, and restore the maximum loan amount to $2 million. This letter … [Read more...] about McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
Expanding Testing In Arizona
Arizona is partnering with private sector health care providers and universities to ramp up access to testing. On Friday, Sonora Quest Laboratories announced it will offer antibody testing starting with 1,000 to 3,000 tests per day, and growing from there. In early May, Sonora Quest plans to begin offering antibody testing to consumers without needing a provider’s order or insurance in Arizona. Banner Health announced the opening of a new COVID-19 diagnostic testing site at the Arizona … [Read more...] about Expanding Testing In Arizona
Tribal Leaders Praise Sen. McSally’s Leadership on Tribal Gaming Enterprises Fix
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced yesterday that small tribal gaming enterprises under 500 employees can now apply for financial relief through the Payment Protection Program (PPP). Her leadership on this issue is receiving widespread support from tribal leaders across the country. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez: "We would like to thank Senator McSally for her continuous advocacy on behalf of the Navajo Nation and Indian Country to ensure Indian gaming enterprises are … [Read more...] about Tribal Leaders Praise Sen. McSally’s Leadership on Tribal Gaming Enterprises Fix
McSally Announces Over $2 Million in HHS Grants for Arizona Rural Health Programs
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) on Friday announced the release of over $2 million in CARES Act funding for Arizona’s rural communities. The University of Arizona will receive over $1.3 million for the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, and over $800,000 in funding for its Telehealth Resource Center. “Arizona’s rural communities have been hard hit by this public health crisis and our rural hospitals are rapidly losing revenue,” McSally said. “The University of Arizona has long … [Read more...] about McSally Announces Over $2 Million in HHS Grants for Arizona Rural Health Programs