Stories tagged: "CARES Act"

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Coronavirus What a Democratic Legislature Would Mean for COVID-19 Relief in Arizona

With Republicans at the helm, unemployed Arizonans are still struggling to get by on $240 per week.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner November 5, 2020 10:27 am MST
Education COVID-19 pandemic forces children and teachers online learning.
Education ‘Exhausted Doesn’t Cut It’: This Mom and Teacher Shares What Life Is Like Now That Schools Have Reopened

A mother shares her exhausting experience as a parent and teacher juggling between caring for her children and teaching her students during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cassandra Stone Cassandra Stone September 18, 2020 8:22 am MST
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Education One Solution to the Digital Divide? Offering Free Wi-Fi Citywide

A new infrastructure plan to expand Tucson's public wi-fi network is in the works, thanks to federal funding the city received earlier this year.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner August 5, 2020 9:45 am MST
Education Photo by Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press
Education Educators Say It Will Take ‘Miracles’ or ‘a Magic Wand’ to Get Schools Ready in Time

Schools are scheduled to begin online learning in a few weeks, but educators say they need more time to prepare.

Ellie Borst July 8, 2020 1:04 pm MST
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Economy The Hell That Is Trying to Get an Unemployment Extension in Arizona

Additional unemployment insurance benefits were approved by Congress in March, but thousands of Arizonans are still waiting for help.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner June 25, 2020 9:16 am MST

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Politics Why Did Arizona Cities Lose Out on $395M in COVID Aid? Gov. Ducey.

While Arizona’s three biggest cities received aid directly from the federal government. Ducey received millions to distribute as he pleased.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner June 19, 2020 5:42 am MST
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Education How is DeVos’ Attempt to Use Pandemic Funding For Private Schools Playing Out in Arizona?

The president of the Arizona Education Association says DeVos' guidance harms public school students by shifting funds to wealthy private schools.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner May 22, 2020 12:14 pm MST