Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Meet Growing Job Demand, Support Employers Published: 10 May 2021 10 May 2021
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Monday issued an Executive Order to meet surging job demand and support job creators throughout Arizona as employment opportunities grow and the COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone who wants it.
Today’s Order rescinds a March 2020 Executive Order that waived the requirement that an individual receiving employment benefits must be actively looking for work in order to receive the benefits.
The Arizona Department of Economic Security will begin enforcing the reinstated requirement the week of Sunday, May 23.
“A year out from the start of the pandemic, jobs and vaccines are readily available,” said Governor Ducey. “Arizonans are ready to get back to work. Our economy is booming, jobs need filling, more than 2 million Arizonans are fully vaccinated, and vaccination appointments are available to anyone who wa
Grant program allocates $9M for child care providers
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Honors Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced Friday an additional $9 million in aid for child care providers throughout the state. Parents and families need access to safe, reliable and high quality child care, especially as Arizonans go back to work and job opportunities expand, expressed Gov. Ducey. With the additional funding announced today, we’re making sure more working families have access to that care. I’m grateful to all Arizonans working to ensure families and kids have the support and resources they need, and am proud to celebrate Child Care Provider Appreciation Day.
Court documents reveal violent past of man shot, killed by Glendale Police officer
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Court documents reveal violent past of man shot, killed by Glendale Police
A man who was recently released from prison was fatally shot after he was reportedly breaking into a Glendale home.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - A man who was just released from prison was fatally shot by a Glendale Police officer during an in-progress burglary call.
Just before 8 a.m. on May 3, police say the alarm company notified the homeowner, who called a family member to respond. The family member arrived at the home prior to the officers and saw an unknown male inside.
Arizona comedians create true crime podcast thatâs all things murder, with a twist
Arizona comedians create crime podcast thatâs all things murder, with a twist
Interest in true crime podcasts is growing and now two local podcasters are hosting a very popular show with a twist. FOX 10 s Danielle Miller introduces us to the guys behind Small Town Murder.
PHOENIX - Interest in true crime podcasts is growing and now two local podcasters are hosting a very popular show with a twist. And really, the only thing we ve got to tell the story is humor because the both of us have had tragedy affect both of our lives in one shape or another, said Jimmie Whisman. Listen to the show. You’ll find it all, but that’s the way we handle the awful stuff is dealing with it in the vein of humor and we figure if you can’t laugh at all of this awful.. then what’s the point?
Simplot replaces outgoing Director Carol Ditmore, who has led the department since 2017. When I was approached about the possibility, I immediately jumped at the chance, Simplot told The Arizona Republic. The timing is crucial and with the federal funding that will become available and is available and with the surge in homelessness on our streets, it feels as if this is our time as a community, as a state, to really address this in a meaningful and sustainable way.
Ducey also announced $500 million of federal funds to combat homelessness in Arizona. The money comes from the stimulus packages approved by Congress in December 2020 and March 2021.