
Weekly Advocacy Recap Ending March 13th The THCC is a non-partisan organization.
March 11th marked the one year anniversary of the pandemic. Ian Tisdale It was a year ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Then, President Donald Trump, suspended travel from Europe, Italy closed all restaurants and shops, the NBA suspended its season, St. Patrick’s Day parades were being cancelled, the first Congressional staffer tested positive, and Washington D.C.’s mayor followed 23 other states in declaring a state of emergency. Congress passes $1.9T COVID Relief Bill Final passage by the House on 3/10/21 of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that will deliver $1,400 stimulus checks to millions of Americans, extend enhanced unemployment benefits and boost funding to ramp up vaccine distribution and reopen schools. President Biden, on Thursday 3/11/21, signed the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus package by Congress, the American Rescue Plan. American Rescue Plan \| The White House Gov. Doug Ducey tells Arizonans in tele-town hall, “I want you to trust the vaccine.” On Tuesday 3/9/21, Gov. Doug Ducey held a “tele-town hall”. Callers shared their concerns with getting the COVID-19 vaccinations. The Governor acknowledged their concerns and reassured the public the vaccine is safe. He further stated, “President (Joe) Biden has gotten the vaccine. Vice President Kamala Harris has gotten the vaccine. Former President Donald Trump has gotten it; former Vice President Mike Pence has gotten it. Our very own director of health services, Dr. Cara Christ, has gotten it.” The Governor reminded the public that he had recently received his first vaccine shot and called for trust in the vaccine. See the Arizona Republic article - 'I Want You To Trust The Vaccine,' Gov. Doug Ducey Tells Arizonans In Tele-Town Hall - which recaps the conversation. Mayor Romero Invites Tucsonans to Join the Conversation in Virtual Budget Town Hall Series Mayor Romero along with City Manager Ortega launched a series of town halls hosted by the City of Tucson. The first was held March 11th. to provide a platform for community members to voice their priorities for the next fiscal year budget, which begins on July 1. Additional dates - Climate Action and Adaptation Town Hall Saturday, March 20th at 10:30 A.M. Link to register: To Be Announced Community Safety Town Hall Saturday, March 27th at 10:30 A.M. Link to register: To Be Announced Resilient Recovery Town Hall Thursday, April 8th at 5:30 P.M. Link to register: To Be Announced We at the THCC are currently planning for the new year. *For more information on specific events, services, or policy resources, visit our website at: www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org*
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