Arizona News
Attorney General Warns Businesses and Consumers About Properly Disclosing COVID-19 Surcharges
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- Published: 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - In light of recent stories about businesses adding COVID-19-related surcharges or fees to the final price of their goods or services, Attorney General Brnovich is warning businesses that any such surcharges must be accompanied by disclosures that are transparent, direct, and issued in advance. Charges must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in advance of the advertising/marketing and during the order process.
Attorney General Brnovich Announces Over $550 Million Settlement with Santander Over Subprime Auto Loans
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- Published: 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich, along with a coalition of 34 attorneys general, announced a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc., one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that provides $550 million in relief for consumers, with millions more expected in additional deficiency waivers.
Vaccine at ‘Warp Speed’? Let’s Think About It, Mr. President
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- Written by Jane M. Orient, M.D. Jane M. Orient, M.D.
- Published: 19 May 2020 19 May 2020
Tucson, Arizona - The idea of moving at “warp speed” probably resonates with Star Wars fans. A galactic empire is impossible if it takes 100 years for a signal, much less a warship, to move from one system to another at the universal speed limit, 186,000 miles per second, the speed of light.
Attorney General Brnovich Announces $400,000 Awarded in Grants for First Responder Mental Health
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- Published: 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Brnovich announced that the Attorney General's Office awarded nearly $400,000 in grants to community organizations that provide mental health treatment and services to first responders. The organizations will assist firefighters, emergency medical services, and law enforcement across the state.
323,147 Arizona Workers Are Self-Employed
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- Published: 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
Yuma, Arizona - The coronavirus pandemic has cost a record number of Americans their jobs as much of the economy shut down in mid-March. Even as some states start to reopen, many businesses will remain closed or operate in a reduced capacity, meaning millions of workers will remain unemployed.