Arizona News
Governor Ducey Announces New Steps To Protect Families And Small Businesses From Foreclosure
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey today announced a cooperative agreement with the state’s banks to protect small businesses and families from eviction and foreclosure. Banks also committed to expediting the application and approval of small business loans as part of the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program passed by Congress and signed into law last week.
Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman Announce Extension Of School Closures Through End Of School Year
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today announced the extension of Arizona school closures through the end of the school year. The extension follows updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and an announcement from the White House extending physical distancing guidelines until April 30, 2020.
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Expand Access To Unemployment Benefits
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- Written by Yuma News Now Yuma News Now
- 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 Bipartisan State Budget Agreement
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Friday signed a bipartisan state budget agreement that adds $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 response - dollars to assist Arizonans needing eviction assistance, struggling small businesses, our food banks and our homeless population.
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.