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Even though arrests have sharply declined during the COVID-19 crisis in the US, the federal government is still buying up riot gear and hiring more and more private security services, some of which are being paid for by congressional budget relief funds.
Amid the trillions of dollars in spending by the US government to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has been millions of dollars for security services and police equipment, including riot gear and disposable handcuffs.
Congressman Greg Stanton (CD-9) and his wife Nicole recently recorded a Zoom session with Dr. Funda Bachini, in which they discussed best strategies for parenting during this unique time. Bachini, who is with Phoenix Children's Hospital, specializes in adolescent and child psychology.
"Our kids had very structured lives," Stanton said. "How much do you recommend striving for that level of structure?"
PHOENIX – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything from how most Americans work and shop to how they socialize – even if they can be in the same room.
For Maria Leon Pena, it could change her chances of staying in this country.
Money could start flowing to distressed small businesses as early as this week, after the House overwhelmingly approved a $484 billion measure that refills the exhausted Paycheck Protection Program and adds funds for hospitals and other services.
The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act passed 388-5 April 23 during an unusual session in which mask-wearing House members, out since mid-March because of the coronavirus, were called to vote in rotation so they could keep their distance.
Three Democratic members of Arizona's congressional delegation are condemning the latest effort to overturn the Affordable Care Act in court on a key day in which legal papers in the case were due.
Reps. Ruben Gallego, Ann Kirkpatrick and Greg Stanton issued statements through the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, calling the Trump administration's work "heartless and shortsighted."
Under fire in Indian Country, Congress and the courts, the Trump administration is finally releasing $8 billion in coronavirus relief funds promised to tribal governments over a month ago.
President Donald Trump is visiting a Honeywell facility on Tuesday in Phoenix that is making respirator masks to help manage the coronavirus pandemic. Check back throughout the day for updates on the president's activities.
3:11 p.m. Air Force One departs
Air Force One was wheels-up at 3:11 p.m. as President Donald Trump left Phoenix.
PHOENIX-Rep. Greg Stanton issued the following statement today in advance of President Trump's visit to Phoenix on Tuesday.
PHOENIX-Rep. Greg Stanton today urged President Donald Trump to take immediate action to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) local cost share to help the Navajo Nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez made the request nearly a month ago. The Trump Administration has not yet responded.