This week, Arizona joins the nation in celebrating Small Business Week and is recognizing the more than 592,000 small businesses throughout the state. Small Business Week honors the entrepreneurs, small business owners and employees who help power the economy and support their communities.
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UArizona is ranked No. 97 overall – up 20 spots from last year’s ranking – and No. 40 among public universities. It is the university’s first appearance in the top 100 since 2009 and its overall score of 61 marks an all-time high for UArizona in these rankings. By Nick Prevenas, University Communications Sept. 13, […]
Pima County, Ariz. (September 8, 2020) – A change in the weather is, again, allowing smoke from multiple wildfires in California to come into the Tucson area. So far, the smoke is high enough in the air to avoid being recorded at Pima County Department of Environmental Quality’s (PDEQ) monitoring locations, but if forecasted winds increase, […]
PIMA COUNTY, September 4, 2020 – The Pima County Health Department and the University of Arizona are collaborating to increase facemask use on Tumamoc Hill. Tumamoc Hill, managed by the University of Arizona in partnership with Pima County, requires all users to wear masks while exercising, due to the difficulty of maintaining 6 feet of […]
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is warning unemployed state residents that the extra $300 benefits payout may run out soon, without notice, and Gov. Doug Ducey says he won’t ask state lawmakers to step in to keep the benefit going. Arizona DES Director Michael Wisehart said yesterday, Sept. 2, that he has been […]
Arizona Taking Action To Prepare For Dual COVID-19, Influenza Epidemics PHOENIX — As Arizona continues efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, state health agencies and the Governor’s Office are partnering with health care providers and businesses to prepare for the upcoming flu season. Governor Doug Ducey today was joined by leaders representing hospitals,
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is recruiting volunteers to distribute food to those in need, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many of the regular volunteers are unable to help at this time. Volunteers are needed to help on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. They should be at least 16 years old, healthy, be […]
Preliminary numbers indicate that nearly half of this year’s first-year students come from diverse backgrounds. The university also set a new record for first-year and transfer student applications, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Arizona’s newest class of Wildcats, which begins classes yesterday, will be its most diverse class ever. Nearly
PHOENIX — Arizona ranks in the top 5 of states for Women’s Equality, according to a new studyconducted by WalletHub. The study compared all 50 states across three key dimensions: Workplace Environment; Education & Health; and Political Empowerment. Arizona also ranked in the top five for the “Smallest Political Representation Gap” and “Smallest Work
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, today, endorsed candidate Brendan Lyons for State House in Arizona’s 9th Legislative District. As a former firefighter, Lyons launched “LOOK! Save a Life”, a 501(c)(3) that fosters an environment of safety for all who utilize our public roads. In light of his work, he has been named “Hometown Hero” by Davis-Monthan AFB, El […]
