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From tribal communities to rural homes and urban apartments-no matter where home is, we need every Arizonan to respond to the #2020Census. Respond & remind family/friends to be counted! Forget to respond? You may be visited by a census taker who can help. #AZCounts
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#JustReleased: Public health recommendations for the eventual safe reopening of certain Arizona businesses are now available. 1.azdhs.gov/2XPXtx0 #COVID19
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#COVID19 is widespread in Arizona. We need everyone to take it seriously and do their part to contain the spread:
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IMPORTANT: 3,246 cases of COVID-19 reported in Arizona today. Please keep yourself and your family safe. Always wear a mask in public even if you do not feel sick. Maintain physical distancing. Let’s work together to slow the spread of COVID-19. #MaskUpAZ
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See more details about the declaration of emergency and 8:00 p.m. curfew HERE: azgovernor.gov/governor/news…
We’ve been meeting with local leaders. We’ve listened. And with their feedback, today we’re proud to announce the #AZCares Fund, which will provide over $440 million to cities, towns & counties across Arizona.   These dollars will have maximum flexibility w/ minimal red tape. 1/
Find the nearest #AZTestingBlitz location and hours of operation, as well as pre-register, here: 1.azdhs.gov/3bXw3tr #COVID19
The #ReturnStronger website is a new resource introduced by @azcommerce to help workers advance careers or find new beginnings. This will support Arizona’s #RoadtoAttainment as we work together to move Arizona's educational attainment rate from 46% to 60%. azcommerce.com/returnstronge…
The @uscensusbureau restarted field operations in Arizona this week - you may see #2020Census workers in your area. Initially, workers will drop forms at homes that do not receive mail delivery. Census workers can be identified in a few different ways...✅ #AZCounts
We’ve seen encouraging signs over the past week. As our economy gradually reopens, businesses are implementing the public health guidance. People are acting responsibly. And Arizona continues to trend in the right direction. #ReturnStronger 1/
Crisis services are available to any Arizona resident, regardless of health insurance coverage. If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, call one of these crisis lines. More at ow.ly/wzqE50zJB7w #AHCCCS #MentalHealth #HealthInsurance
Under the leadership of Governor @DougDucey, we’ve launched the Return Stronger Upskilling website in partnership with @ARIZONAatWORK. Workers can virtually connect with a career counselor and explore training opportunities to #ReturnStronger. bit.ly/ReturnStronger
NEWS RELEASE: DES announces $519M in Unemployment Insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance payments: bit.ly/3bKGtN1
Excited that @azcommerce and @AZIsraelTrade have partnered with @EcoMotionIL on their virtual 2020 summit week - launching today! Highlights Arizona’s leadership in advanced mobility and benefits of doing business in #Arizona. Register at link: ecomotionweek.com/agenda #AzIsrael
A friendly MVD reminder that if your driver license expires between March and Sept. of 2020, you got an automatic 6 month extension. No need to visit an MVD office until the new date. This info was also automatically updated on your motor vehicle record. azdot.gov
As part of the #AZTestingBlitz, testing will be available to anyone who thinks they have been exposed to and could be infected with #COVID19. Testing criteria is set by each testing site. 1.azdhs.gov/2T43bcc
Update on the great horned owl family being hosted by the Kieley family of Mescal. The owlets have fledged, and we suspect the parents will return next year given the great accommodations provided. Photos by Heather Kieley.