Nearly Two Years Into the Pandemic, Theaters and Performers Adapting to the ‘New Normal’
For the first time in almost two years, theater companies are finding ways to make sure the show goes on.... Read more.
Arizona Hate Crimes Hit Their Highest Level Since 9/11—and It’s Likely an Undercount
Fewer police departments sent data on hate crimes to the FBI, or reported zero, leading many to believe that the 2020 numbers are not a complete picture.... Read more.
Advocates Praise Expanded Child Tax Credit for Helping Arizona Families Make Ends Meet
More than $352 million in expanded Child Tax Credit payments were given to Arizona families last month, averaging $444 per household.... Read more.
Nonprofits To Mark 20th Anniversary of 9/11 With National Day of Service
The nonprofit 9/11 Day plans to pack 200,000 meals for St. Mary’s Food Bank and United Food Bank in Phoenix and a total of 2.5 million meals nationwide.... Read more.
Nearly 70,000 Arizona Kids Are in Need of Child Care, Particularly in Poor, Rural Communities
One-third of the state’s licensed and regulated child care providers were forced to close due to the pandemic.... Read more.
Arizona Hate Crimes Spiked in 2019; Experts Fear 2020 Could Be Worse
Hate crimes in Arizona bounced back in 2019 after a sharp drop the year before, and advocates say they fear the numbers are only going to continue to rise when ... Read more.
Navajo Health Director Dr. Jill Jim Named to Biden’s COVID-19 Advisory Board
Dr. Jill Jim has served as executive director of the Navajo Department of Health since 2019. President-elect Joe Biden has said dealing with the COVID-19 pandem... Read more.
In Pro-Democracy Plea, Mesa Mayor Calls for Census Deadline Extension
Local leaders came together during the U.S. Conference of Mayors in support of extending the deadline for the 2020 Census.... Read more.
Food Insecurity Among Arizona Children Skyrockets Amidst Pandemic
Nearly 30 million households nationwide say they don’t have enough food to feed their family.... Read more.
Analysts Don’t Think Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferral Is Worth It for Arizona Businesses
Employers that decide to take advantage of the payroll tax deferral will be leaving their workers to foot a big bill in April.... Read more.