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Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Expand Access To Unemployment Benefits
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Yuma, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey today signed S.B. 1694, legislation to expand access to unemployment benefits for Arizonans affected by COVID-19 by waiving certain Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) eligibility requirements. The legislation, which was sponsored by Senate President Karen Fann and House Speaker Rusty Bowers, passed the Arizona Legislature on March 23 with unanimous support.
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Support Schools, Teachers And Families
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Friday signed legislation to support schools during closures, provide clarity and flexibility on statewide testing requirements and school letter grades, give direction on make-up days, require learning opportunities for students to continue, and ensure teachers and staff see no disruption in pay as a result of COVID-19.
Governor Ducey Announces New Dollars For Rental Assistance
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Friday announced $5 million in new funding to help Arizonans struggling to make rent due to COVID-19. The new dollars will be included as part of a Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance Program being launched by the Arizona Department of Housing and will help families and individuals who are facing a loss of income due to COVID-19 with monthly rent assistance.
Arizona Waives Emissions Testing For Seniors To Reduce COVID-19 Risk
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Yuma, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced Thursday that ADEQ will waive emissions testing for vehicle owners 65 and older for up to one year to allow them to renew their vehicle registrations.
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Expand Licensing Opportunities
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Thursday, Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order helping licensed professionals in the state stay licensed and deferring certain requirements for six months.
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Ensure Hospital Preparedness
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Thursday issued an Executive Order ensuring Arizona hospitals increase capacity to prepare for a potential influx of patients due to COVID-19. The order requires hospitals to increase the amount of hospital bed capacity in the state, take steps to optimize staffing levels and maximize critical resources.
Governor Ducey Announces Electric Utility Relief Package
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Thursday announced a cooperative agreement with the state’s largest electric utilities to continue to provide reliable electricity to homes, hospitals, and businesses while making sure that Arizona residents facing financial difficulties will have choice, assistance, and reliable access to electricity.