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Governor loosens restrictions on elective surgeries
Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday allowing hospitals and surgical centers to resume elective surgeries if they have “adequate capacity” beginning May 1.
Governor’s Office: State to mirror Trump’s plan, not ready to reopen
The Governor’s Office told Arizona mayors Monday the state will essentially mirror President Trump’s plan to reopen the economy in phases, but that it’s not yet ready to take the first step.
Former Gov. Jane Dee Hull, husband die after long illnesses
Former Governor Jane Hull and her husband Terry died overnight Thursday in hospice care within hours of each other.
Arizona, neighbor states begin work on new plan to address drought
As decades of drought persists, water leaders in Arizona and other states that depend on the Colorado River are working on a plan to adjust what could be a new normal they say is fueled by climate change.
Parole hearing for man convicted of murder postponed
Social distancing and decades-old allegations are keeping one of the few prisoners whose sentence Gov. Doug Ducey has commuted behind bars.
Ducey, not president, will decide when to reopen state’s economy
Gov. Doug Ducey indicated Tuesday he’s not obligated to follow the president’s guidance on when to reopen the state’s economy.
Many Arizona students lack internet, schools improvise
As a junior high dance teacher, Jasmine Benton has always had to be flexible, but now this fourth-year teacher is being tested more than ever.
St. Luke’s to reopen as hospital for COVID-19 cases
Gov. Doug Ducey announced Thursday that St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix will reopen in the next three weeks to specifically treat COVID-19 patients and ensure enough beds meet the demand.
Ducey orders some new state arrivals to quarantine for 14 days
In his first public appearance since last Thursday’s televised town hall, Gov. Doug Ducey issued four new executive orders aimed to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ducey clarifies “essential services” order following criticism, contradiction
Gov. Doug Ducey is telling barber shops, salons, spas and businesses that offer tattoos and massage to close by Saturday at 5 p.m..
Cities, police consider how to enforce broad stay-home order
City officials and police departments are figuring out how to best enforce Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order and help clear up confusion about the order’s baby teeth enforcement provision that leaves cracking down discretionary and up to local police.
Tucson to close some businesses, sets up possible showdown with Ducey, Legislature
The City of Tucson is ordering all businesses not considered “essential” by Gov. Doug Ducey’s recent “essential services” executive order to close starting Saturday morning.
