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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.
Flagstaff defies Ducey, declares more closures
In apparent defiance of Gov. Doug Ducey’s recent executive order defining “essential services,” Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans is expanding the types of businesses closed in the city for now.
COVID-19 cases could peak in April, hospitalizations in May
Arizona’s health director said today statewide cases of COVID-19 will peak in mid to late April and hospitalizations will peak in May.
Ducey orders evictions delay as economy plunges amid pandemic
In an attempt to relieve some economic anxiety from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order delaying the enforcement of eviction orders for renters impacted by it.
State declares which ‘essential services’ to remain as virus escalates
Although Arizona is “not at this time” ready to implement a stay-at-home order, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Monday that lists which businesses could remain open.
Ducey extends unemployment benefits to Arizonans affected by COVID-19, delays tax deadline
In an executive order, Ducey allowed people out of a job or facing economic hardship because of the pandemic to access unemployment benefits. He also unveiled an administrative action from the Arizona Department of Revenue to extend the income tax filing deadline to July 15, mirroring the new federal deadline.
Ducey, Hoffman extend school closures to April 10
Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman are extending their closure of Arizona schools by another two weeks, until Friday, April 10, to protect students from the spread of COVID-19.
Lawmakers grateful for rainy-day fund, some hold to principles against it
As some grocery store shelves lay as bare as Cactus League stadiums and restaurant dining rooms, lawmakers in the Arizona Legislature are scurrying to wrap up their business, begin their social isolation and hunker down for a storm. Their rainy day is here.
Ducey calls on National Guard, orders some businesses to close
After being criticized for the state’s pace in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Doug Ducey announced a handful of new actions Thursday to combat the spread of the virus.
