As of today, Nov. 5, Arizona now has 252,768 positive coronavirus cases, with 2,135 new cases reported today (up significantly from 814 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 29,456 cases are in Pima County (up 165 from yesterday). There have
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Early ballots were mailed out yesterday by the Pima County Recorder’s Office, and voters on the Permanent Early Voter List (PEVL) and those who requested them will begin receiving them soon. If you’re not on the PEVL and want to vote early, the deadline to request a ballot by mail is Oct. 23. In-person early […]
Despite a federal judge’s ruling last week that the U.S. Census response deadline should be reinstated to Oct. 31, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said yesterday, Sept. 28, that the count will conclude on Oct. 5. The count previously was to end tomorrow, Sept. 30. Responses help determine the number of seats each state has […]
The Mayor and Tucson City Council yesterday, Sept. 22, directed the City Manager and the Department of Transportation and Mobility to continue funding free fares for all transit system riders through the end of 2020. The council voted in March to waive fares as a way to keep drivers and riders safe during the early […]
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. Small businesses are the backbone of Arizona’s economy, making up more than […]
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,
