United States Attorney Michael Bailey and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich Launch Covid-19 Fraud Task Force

Phoenix, Arizona - United States Attorney Michael Bailey and Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich last week launched a joint federal, state, and local task force to combat coronavirus-related fraud.

Governor Ducey Announces 200 Internet Hotspots For Students In Rural Communities

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey today announced a Mobile Hotspot Donation Drive to help K-12 students without home internet access online curriculum during the COVID-19 emergency. The Drive is part of a partnership between the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and will match donated wireless internet hotspots to students in need.

Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $10 Million For Meals For Low-Income Arizonans

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Wednesday announced the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) was awarded $9.8M in funding from the federal government for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP is a federally funded program that provides emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost to low-income individuals, including seniors.

How Arizona Workers Impacted By COVID-19 Can Access Unemployment Benefits

Phoenix, Arizona - Recent state and federal actions have expanded eligibility and benefit amounts for Arizona workers impacted by COVID-19.

Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Providing Flexibility On Packaging And Labeling Rules For Local Restaurants

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Tuesday 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 provide temporary flexibility for nutrition labeling of packaged food.