Census Bureau released congressional apportionment and population counts for every state.
 
Why is this important?
 
Population totals from the 2020 Census determine how many seats each state gets in Congress. Being able to have a set-in congress mean more representation to your benefiting your Arizona community.
 
According to the Census Bureau, the population of Arizona has increased by 11.9% to 7,158,923 over the last 10 years. However, the increase was not enough to secure an additional seat in the U.S House of Representatives and Arizona.
 
Arizona has: 9 Congressional Representatives.
 
For more information, please visit the Census Bureau:  2020 Census Apportionment Results Delivered to the President
 

Construction – an industry that is experiencing mixed results as the pandemic continues.
 
Big picture: Earlier this year, we heard from industry representatives about how fragmented the recovery is for construction. For instance, residential housing is doing very well, as we’ve written frequently. However, commercial construction is struggling. Our own Commercial Construction Index shows a recovering commercial construction industry, but one that is below pre-pandemic highs.

What is the American Rescue Plan Act?
Lifeline to local restaurants throughout the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was based on the Restaurant Act.
 
On Monday May 3 at 12 pm ET, the Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications from restaurants to access the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
 
For more information, please visit  Restaurant Revitalization Funding Program Guide (sba.gov)

Last day to file your tax is May 17th, 2021, announced but the IRS.
 

Pima County Vaccination
Vaccine eligibility is open to anyone 16 years or older.
 
Available at University of Arizona POD: 16-18 years of age can ONLY receive the Pfizer vaccine.
 
Registration is required before receiving the vaccine at most sites.  Visit our COVID-19 vaccine information page COVID-19 Vaccine Information & Registration - Pima County   to register.