PHOENIX — In partnership with Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order allowing Arizonans to get documents notarized remotely, while ensuring secure and effective verification processes. Currently, notaries and signers must complete
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PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) was awarded $9.8M in funding from the federal government for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP is a federally funded program that provides emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost to low-income individuals, including seniors. “At a time
The University of Arizona Mobile Health Clinics are still operating despite the current situation, taking, of course, the necessary precautions, they are still taking appointments for OB patients, and are still providing Free Prenatal Care for OB patients who do not qualify for ACCCHS or do not have medical insurance. Patients are to be referred […]
PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order halting evictions in the state for small businesses and nonprofits that are unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also encourages commercial landlords to defer rent payments for small business tenants facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 and
BY NATASHA DALY , NATIONAL GEOGRAPHYC PHOTOGRAPH BY ANDREW LICHTENSTEIN, CORBIS VIA GETTY IMAGES PUBLISHED APRIL 5, 2020 A TIGER AT the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, and six other big cats are exhibiting symptoms consistent with the illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Sunday afternoon. “It’s
Air contaminated with the COVID-19 virus might travel four times farther than the 6 feet the CDC asks we distance ourselves, according to a recent study. The study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that under the right conditions, liquid droplets from sneezes, coughs and just exhaling can travel more than
Good afternoon, Tucson. I’m Mayor Regina Romero here with a fewupdates for you. In a coordinated effort with other Arizona Mayors, yesterday I signed a letter urging Governor Ducey to Narrow The List of essential services to only include those that support critical infrastructure and protect public health. Moments ago, Governor Ducey announced that he will be
PIMA COUNTY, April 1, 2020 – Core functions of Pima County remain open and operational although many departments have changed hours of operation, switched to online or telephonic services, or require appointments. These service changes are done in compliance with Gov. Doug Ducey’s March 30 Stay Home Executive Order, which has limited services available to […]
Tucson, AZ—Local family owned business operators, Ray Flores Jr. and Chef Carlotta Flores of Flores Concepts and Si Charro restaurants, have announced that starting Tuesday April 7th thru Tuesday May 5th the family’s Carlotta’s Kitchen USDA food company will provide 4 weeks’ worth of prepared dinner kits free of charge to Tucson-area firefighters and first […]
Steve Holmes/SunnySide Superintendent During this time of unprecedented school closures, districts across our nation are faced with challenges never before seen. However, one thing is for certain—public schools are as critical as ever to the holistic well-being of the students and the communities we serve. Schools have become hubs for critical social services for both […]





















