U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced the release of $225 million in CARES Act relief funding for Arizona airports today. McSally spoke with Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Monday who relayed the good news. “Our airports have seen a huge decrease in travelers as … [Read more...] about McSally Announces $225 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Arizona Airports
Treasury Launches New Tool for State, Local, Tribal Governments to Collect Coronavirus Relief Funding
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) shared the following information regarding a new web tool launched Friday by the Treasury Department to allow state, local, and tribal governments receive funding to help offset the costs of their coronavirus response as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and … [Read more...] about Treasury Launches New Tool for State, Local, Tribal Governments to Collect Coronavirus Relief Funding
Treasury, IRS Launch New Tool to Help Non-Filers Receive One-Time Coronavirus Relief Check
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) shared the following information regarding a new web tool launched Friday by the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help the millions of people who don’t normally file a tax return quickly register for their one-time relief check as part of … [Read more...] about Treasury, IRS Launch New Tool to Help Non-Filers Receive One-Time Coronavirus Relief Check
How Arizona Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Can Access Unemployment Benefits
Recent state and federal actions have expanded eligibility and benefit amounts for Arizona workers impacted by COVID-19. On March 20, Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order, later followed by the signing of legislation, ensuring those who are out of work or facing a loss of hours because of … [Read more...] about How Arizona Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Can Access Unemployment Benefits
McSally, Brnovich Update Arizonans on COVID-19 Scams, Resources
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich spoke with over 16,000 Arizonans this afternoon about how to identify and report coronavirus scams during McSally’s fifth telephone town hall since the coronavirus outbreak. During the over hour-long call, Brnovich … [Read more...] about McSally, Brnovich Update Arizonans on COVID-19 Scams, Resources
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Providing Flexibility On Packaging And Labeling Rules For Local Restaurants
Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order allowing Arizona restaurants to repackage and sell grocery items they have on hand, including items not normally packaged and labeled for resale. Governor Ducey’s order comes in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Providing Flexibility On Packaging And Labeling Rules For Local Restaurants
New Assistance Available To Support Arizona Small Businesses
Arizona small businesses adversely impacted by COVID-19 have limited time to benefit from important benefits passed along with the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, small businesses can apply for 100% federally guaranteed … [Read more...] about New Assistance Available To Support Arizona Small Businesses
Arizona Department Of Insurance Seeks Insurance Extensions For Arizona Customers
The Arizona Department of Insurance is urging insurers across the state to work with Arizonans to ensure their coverage continues, providing much-need support to the individuals, families and businesses facing financial challenges because of COVID-19. “Arizona is working to ensure those facing … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Insurance Seeks Insurance Extensions For Arizona Customers
Governor’s Executive Order Permits Food Trucks At ADOT Rest Areas
To help the long-haul truckers keeping Arizonans supplied with food and essentials, Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order allowing food trucks to operate at eight Arizona Department of Transportation rest areas. While commercial activity is ordinarily prohibited at federally funded … [Read more...] about Governor’s Executive Order Permits Food Trucks At ADOT Rest Areas
Payment Protection Program
Probably the biggest economic news right now is the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the pool of almost $350 billion in forgivable small business loans that is one of the main components of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Today's bulletin will be a little … [Read more...] about Payment Protection Program