Food-stamp purchases could soon go online under SNAP pilot program
By Jessica Myers | Thursday, April 9, 2020
PHOENIX - Arizona food-stamp recipients may soon be able to buy their groceries online, after the federal government's swift approval this week of the state's request in the face of coronavirus-related stay-at-home orders.
‘We’re in crisis mode’: Coronavirus putting pressure on food and shelter nonprofits
By Jonmaesha Beltran | Tuesday, April 7, 2020
PHOENIX – Homeless shelters and food banks are seeing an increase in demand as COVID-19 rampages through the state. And time and money are running out for nonprofits.
Judges call for all immigration courts to close in wake of coronavirus
By Kelly Donohue | Monday, April 6, 2020
PHOENIX – Several judges and court staff members are calling on the Department of Justice to close all U.S. immigration courts temporarily to protect themselves and migrants from the novel coronavirus.
‘Overwhelming’ demand on first day of $349 billion small-business aid program
By Christopher Scragg | Friday, April 3, 2020
WASHINGTON - Banks and small businesses reported an overwhelming volume of calls and some confusion Friday as the Small Business Administration launched the first phase of the $2 trillion economic stimulus package in the face of COVID-19.
Owner Michael Bidwill leads a big Cardinals drive – for blood donations
By Brady Vernon | Tuesday, March 31, 2020
GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals and owner Michael Bidwill hosted the first of three blood drives at State Farm Stadium on Tuesday. The Cardinals and the Arizona Coyotes have both taken part in the Arizona Coronavirus Relief Fund.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Ducey’s stay-at-home order isn’t enough, some elected officials say
By Luis Zambrano and Christopher Howley | Tuesday, March 31, 2020
PHOENIX – A Tucson nursing home reports two dozen COVID-19 cases, Arizona prisons are delaying admission of new inmates and Tucson police orders residents to stop partying.
As COVID-19 cases rise, so do hospital workers’ worries about equipment
By Christopher Scragg | Monday, March 30, 2020
WASHINGTON - Arizona hospitals are rationing and ordering workers to reuse protective equipment like masks, gowns and eyewear in an attempt to head off shortages expected with the surge in COVID-19 patients in the state, a move some worry will put workers and patients at risk.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Stay-at-home order starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday
By Hannah Foote | Monday, March 30, 2020
PHOENIX – Public schools are closed for the academic year; a lawsuit is being filed on behalf of displaced university students and more updates from the Grand Canyon State.
Phoenix, Gilbert restrict some activities, but most Arizona parks and trails remain open
By Caroline Linch | Thursday, March 26, 2020
PHOENIX – Arizona parks and recreation services are faced with the decision of whether to keep them open or close them down to prevent the spread of COVID-19. So far, most have kept hiking trails open, although some services are curtailed and traffic is being regulated.
Arizona jobless claims skyrocket, as coronavirus starts to hit economy
By MacKinley Lutes-Adlhoch | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
TEMPE - Nearly 30,000 Arizonans filed unemployment claims last week, more than eight times the average weekly rate of 3,500 claims before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, state officials said Tuesday.
COVID-19 in Arizona: No shelter-in-place, beware of home remedies
By Hannah Foote | Tuesday, March 24, 2020
PHOENIX – Gov. Ducey details “essential services” that can remain open during outbreak and other updates about how COVID-19 is affecting the Grand Canyon State.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Two deaths reported, drive-thru testing set to begin
By Hannah Foote | Monday, March 23, 2020
PHOENIX – Banner Health launches drive-thru testing, Gov. Ducey debuts a statewide hotline and other updates about how COVID-19 is affecting the Grand Canyon State.