Workers and families can apply for financial assistance grants through the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona, Aug. 19-Sept. 9, as part of the We Are One|Somos Uno Resiliency Fund. Using the City of Tucson’s CARES Act funds, the Mayor and Tucson City Council recently approved $3 million to
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As part of the City of Tucson’s CARES Act funds, the Mayor and Tucson City Council approved $2.5 million for small businesses and nonprofits. Under the We Are One | Somos Uno Resiliency Fund, the grant program will distribute $2 million to small businesses and $500,000 to nonprofits. In partnership with the YWCA of Southern […]
The Mayor and Tucson City Council last night, July 21, voted 6-1 to approve the more than $1.7 billion Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. Ward 1 Council Member Lane Santa Cruz was the dissenting vote. The Council extended the timeline for budget approval this year to allow for additional public input, much of which centered around […]
The City of Tucson’s new online utility payment system (water, sewer, and trash/recycling) is live. All customers must register to set up or continue online and automatic payments before midnight on July 18. This new system offers multiple benefits, including enrolling in autopay, making one-time payments, managing multiple accounts, viewing a bill, and setting up
Includes $270 Million To Help Protect Schools During COVID-19 PHOENIX — Following listening sessions with superintendents and school leaders, Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman today announced a $270 million plan to help Arizona public schools safely open at the start of the school year, while allowing for remote learning, addressing the achievement gap and
While a new budget package is being negotiated, there is talk that it could contain a vacation credit. What does this credit consist of? Despite the fact that the negotiations for the next economic rescue package will not take place until at least July 4. The reality is that it is increasingly imminent that there […]
The City of Tucson’s Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) is inviting local businesses to join a free webinar on Monday, June 22, from 3-4 p.m., on the latest help for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will feature Tucson hotel operators, who will share their responses to the pandemic. In addition, hear how […]
At yesterday’s special Mayor and Council Meeting, the Council voted on a strategic plan to distribute the City’s $95.7 million in federal CARES Act funds through an equity framework to reach the most vulnerable and underserved in the community. “This plan reflects the values and priorities of Mayor and Council, making sure that economic relief […]
WE ARE ONE | SOMOS UNO RESILIENCY LOAN PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH MAY 26The Tucson Mayor and City Council authorized $1 million for small business loans to mitigate the financial impacts of COVID-19. Business Development Finance Corporation administers the City’s loan program and is taking applications until midnight May 26 at www.bdfc.com. Since the loan
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Raytheon Technologies Corp. is shutting down operations at the Sandia Science and Technologies Park in southeast Albuquerque, where the company employs about 200 people. Raytheon’s Albuquerque operations will be transferred to other company facilities outside of New Mexico, company spokeswoman Heather Uberuaga told the media on Tuesday morning. “After
