Gov. Doug Ducey will not not order businesses to re-close or impose new restrictions even when the infection threat of COVID-19 in any area returns to "substantial.''
Read More »Ducey: ‘economy is open’
Jobless rate drops, but not because more are working
The state's jobless rate shrank by close to 45% last month. But a good portion of the drop in the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate from 10.7% in July to 5.9% in August has nothing to do with a bunch of Arizonans suddenly finding work. It's because some gave up.
Read More »Arizona governor gets good, bad marks for virus response 
In early August, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey beamed in the White House as he basked in praise from President Donald Trump for his handling of the COVID-19 outbreak. Arizona's response to the virus, Trump said, was a model for other states.
Read More »Jobless benefits drop on Monday 
Beginning Monday, more than 430,000 Arizonans who have lost their job will have to live on no more than $240 a week.
Read More »Ducey to watch Trump’s nomination speech in person 
Gov. Doug Ducey will be wheels up to Washington D.C. for a quick trip on Thursday to watch the Republican National Convention with President Trump at the White House.
Read More »Gym to reopen without state’s approval
Arizonans waiting to get back into exercise routines during the COVID-19 pandemic may not have to wait much longer.
Read More »Governor’s Office doing ‘homework’ on jobless benefits extension
Arizonans whose enhanced jobless benefits ran out this week may get a chance for some additional cash.
Read More »Ducey, Trump tout fed response to virus in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey's meeting with President Trump on August 5 comes as both are seeking to write a new narrative about their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »Ducey looks to Congress to fill loss of unemployment funds 
Gov. Doug Ducey said the state won't make up the money that Arizona unemployed will lose when the $600 a week in extra federal benefits dries up this coming week.
Read More »Confederate marker stolen from Picacho Peak
Arizona has one less controversial Confederate marker on state property.
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