Yesterday, Governor Ducey invited local governments, businesses, universities and more to join in lighting the state blue as a symbol of support for Arizona’s medical workers and emergency responders — and Arizona came through. Across the state, blue lights and messages of gratitude shone
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Phoenix, AZ. — In letters sent today, Governor Doug Ducey asked leaders from Arizona’s lodging and business communities to provide their feedback on a plan for economic recovery. The letters seek recommendations to help accelerate a business and economic recovery including incorporating public health guidance into everyday business practices, policy suggestions,
PHOENIX — “Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The latest Executive Order issued today by Governor Doug Ducey follows new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and comes at the recommendation of public […]
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is creating a new fund to help small businesses and the community get relief from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus. In a guest opinion in yesterday’s Arizona Daily Star (link below), the mayor announced she’s creating the We Are One/Somos Uno Resiliency Fund, in partnership with the Community Foundation of […]
The US may have to endure social distancing measures — such as stay-at-home orders and school closures — until 2022, researchers projected on Tuesday. That is, unless, a vaccine becomes quickly available.That’s according to researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, who published their findings in the journal Science on Tuesday. Those
Courtesy of the CDC How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering Side view of an individual wearing a cloth face covering, which conceals their mouth and nose areas and has a string looped behind the visible ear to hold the covering in place. The top of the covering is positioned just below the eyes and […]
NOTE: The CARES Act has changed eligibility and bene t amountsfor Unemployment Insurance. View information on the CARES Act Questions and Answers II DES is committed to ensuring Arizonans get the help they need. The below questions re ect therequirements of the program under current law. However, we are monitoring potential changes in federal and […]
The Pima County One-Stop Career Center has set up a dislocated worker hotline at 724-5735 to handle the increase in unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The hotline will be open March 26 and will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Spanish-speakers will be available to callers. Leave a message if the call […]
To help the public locate restaurants and food businesses offering takeout and/or delivery, Pima County has created Pima Eats, a website and Facebook page that links to area eateries and food take-out delivery directories. The sites also include safety tips, reminders, and precautions for take-out and drive-through food orders, food safety, and payment options. The […]
Mayor Regina Romero has temporarily authorized Tucson restaurants to sell packaged food, fresh produce, paper goods, and cleaning supplies to customers without changes to current Certificates of Occupancy or Business Licenses. Consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-25 issued yesterday, the policy will be assessed for






















