Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema today announced over $7.2 million in CARES Act funding for the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority to help sustain operating expenses for public transit in the Flagstaff area during the coronavirus pandemic. “Today’s funding … [Read more...] about Sinema Announces $7.2 Million to Help Flagstaff Transit Authority During COVID-19
McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a group of senators are requesting that the Small Business Administration (SBA) expedite the $10,000 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advances urgently needed by Arizona small businesses. In a letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, the senators … [Read more...] about McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
Expanding Testing In Arizona
Arizona is partnering with private sector health care providers and universities to ramp up access to testing. On Friday, Sonora Quest Laboratories announced it will offer antibody testing starting with 1,000 to 3,000 tests per day, and growing from there. In early May, Sonora Quest plans to … [Read more...] about Expanding Testing In Arizona
Tribal Leaders Praise Sen. McSally’s Leadership on Tribal Gaming Enterprises Fix
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced yesterday that small tribal gaming enterprises under 500 employees can now apply for financial relief through the Payment Protection Program (PPP). Her leadership on this issue is receiving widespread support from tribal leaders across the … [Read more...] about Tribal Leaders Praise Sen. McSally’s Leadership on Tribal Gaming Enterprises Fix
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Reopens Clinic and Continues to Offer Telehealth
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics has re-opened their clinics after determining the safest and most practical means. This includes an evaluation process for each patient during the scheduling process that will determine if they are they are at low risk during an in-office visit. However, if patients … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Reopens Clinic and Continues to Offer Telehealth
McSally Announces Over $2 Million in HHS Grants for Arizona Rural Health Programs
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) on Friday announced the release of over $2 million in CARES Act funding for Arizona’s rural communities. The University of Arizona will receive over $1.3 million for the Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, and over $800,000 in funding for its Telehealth … [Read more...] about McSally Announces Over $2 Million in HHS Grants for Arizona Rural Health Programs
Following Sinema’s Urging, Agencies Reverse Course and Allow Tribal Communities Access to the Paycheck Protection Program
Following calls from Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration (SBA) reversed course and made administrative changes to allow Tribal gaming operations to apply for and receive Paycheck Protection Program funding. “I’ve heard directly … [Read more...] about Following Sinema’s Urging, Agencies Reverse Course and Allow Tribal Communities Access to the Paycheck Protection Program
Governor Ducey, Fire And Safety Officials Provide Outlook Ahead Of Wildfire Season
Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) Director David Tenney and State Fire Management Officer John Truett were joined by federal, state and local officials for an outlook on Arizona’s upcoming wildfire season. Similar to last year, Arizona DFFM predicts a … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey, Fire And Safety Officials Provide Outlook Ahead Of Wildfire Season
COVID-19 Small Business Information from District 1 Coconino County Supervisor Art Babbott
The impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic to the northern Arizona economy has been severe. Early estimates indicates sales tax revenues are expected to fall at least by 30% through mid-summer. Small businesses in particular, the backbone of our economy and responsible for the creation of almost 8 out … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Small Business Information from District 1 Coconino County Supervisor Art Babbott
Governor Ducey Issues New Guidance On Elective Surgeries
With hospitals reporting increased availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and bed capacity, Governor Ducey today issued an Executive Order removing restrictions on conducting elective surgeries for hospitals, health care facilities and providers that meet certain preparedness … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues New Guidance On Elective Surgeries