Governor Ducey Announces More Than $1.6 Million To Expand Food Bank Assistance
As we enter the holiday season, Governor Ducey this week announced more than $1.6 million to expand assistance to Arizona food banks, helping them reach more families and seniors in need. The funding will enable food banks around the state to make more food home-deliveries to seniors and make more fresh produce and items available.
COVID-19 Update
Governor Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Christ on Thursday provided the latest infomation on COVID-19 and actions the state is taking. Watch their update below.
NEW: Governor Ducey Announces $7 Million For Housing And Rental Assistance
Governor Ducey this week announced $7 million to expand available rental assistance and help keep people in their homes. The funding comes from the Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund, established in March through a bipartisan state budget agreement that added $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 response.
KTAR: Arizona Allocates $7M To Help Renters, Landlords During Pandemic
"The distribution includes $5 million to replenish the state’s Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund, which, according to a Wednesday press release, helps landlords 'provide safe and reliable housing to their tenants and prevent pandemic-related foreclosures.'"
PRIMER: Arizona Operational Reform Recognized Nationwide
This week, staff members from Governor Doug Ducey’s Office, the Transformation Office and various agencies showcased Arizona’s solution-based operational approach at the Missouri Best Practices Virtual Conference. During the event, Arizona was highlighted as a model for its approach to reforming and continuously improving state government by making it more efficient and responsive to citizens’ needs.
If you still have your early ballot, don’t put it in the mail. Return it to any voting location or secure ballot-drop box in your county by 7 p.m. on November 3rd.
Happy Halloween, Arizona! Please remember to stay safe.
