The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. The rules require all phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the existing
In coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Red Cross is seeking people who are fully recovered from the new coronavirus to sign up to donate plasma to help current COVID-19 patients. People who have fully recovered from COVID-19 have antibodies in their plasma that can attack the virus. This convalescent plasma is being evaluated […]
With all that has been going on in the United States lately, you may have pushed aside your reminders to complete the required U.S. Census, but there’s still time. Responses help determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and guide how nearly $700 billion in federal funding is spent in communities each […]
Arizona 811 reminds everyone that shallow digging is still digging. Contact 811 to have all underground utilities located and marked before excavating in any way, anywhere in Arizona. Two full working days (excluding weekends and state holidays) are required in advance for scheduling a locator, whose marks are good for 15 days. Arizona 811’s website […]
Today, July 24 is the last day to request a ballot by mail for the Arizona Primary Election. Voters must call the Pima County Recorder’s Office by 5 p.m. today at 724-4330 to request an early ballot. Those voters who have already received an early ballot must mail it in by July 29 or drop […]
In an announcement yesterday by University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins, the school confirmed that the fall semester will begin as scheduled next month with a mix of in-person and remote instruction. Administration officials believe as many as 20,000 people may return to campus. Safety precautions will include mandatory mask wearing, enhanced sanitization,
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced additional resources, flexibility and clarity for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. This “Arizona: Open for Learning” plan provides maximum options for Arizona families, ensures students receive a full academic year of education, invests a total of $440 million in federal dollars to our schools, and gives local school
The States’ Top Advertising And Public Relations Firms Donate Services In Effort To Contain The Spread Of COVID-19 Backed By $3 Million From The Governor’s Office For Placement PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced a statewide campaign developed in partnership with Arizona advertising and public relations firms to promote the use of masks and other
Executive Order Pausing Gyms, Bars, Movie Theaters, Water Parks and Tubing Extended PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today extended an executive order pausing operations on gyms, bars, nightclubs, movie theaters, water parks, and tubing. The order also continues to prohibit large public events and enables local law enforcement to take immediate enforcement action
As of today, Thursday July 23, Arizona now has 152,944 positive coronavirus cases, with 2,335 new cases reported today. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 14,143 cases are in Pima County. There have been 3,063 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 405 of those occurred in Pima County. Meanwhile, […]






















