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Court sides with governor in dispute over bars closure
Gov. Doug Ducey's order closing bars remains intact, at least for the time being.
Rationalize your vote – go with someone who will get things done
In my opinion, and I think in the opinion of most rational voters, I like to see my vote being used effectively by effective politicians. We need our politicians to solve problems instead of arguing.
Movie theaters begin reopening with lower capacity
If sitting in a dark room to be entertained with a bucket of popcorn and an oversize container of soda in your lap is your idea of a good time,... […]
Gym pushes judge to hold Ducey in contempt of court
The attorney for a locally owned chain of fitness centers told a judge Monday he should hold Gov. Doug Ducey in contempt.
Among challenges pandemic presents, opportunity also rises
There are a lot of unknowns right now as the state of our country changes on a daily basis, but that unknown presents an opportunity. We need to take advantage of policy momentum right now in Congress and Phoenix, where elected officials are working toward transformative paths and mechanisms to embrace new modes of learning as a result of the pandemic. We might not ever get another chance like thi[...]
Panel seeks safe resumption of visits in assisted living homes
Tens of thousands of families across Arizona have elderly or incapacitated relatives who have been locked down in nursing homes, able to talk only through computer screens or glass panes since mid-March.
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.
State sets bar for businesses to reopen
Gov. Doug Ducey and the Department of Health Services released benchmarks today on how bars, gyms, movie theaters and other businesses can safely reopen.
State sets benchmarks for return to classroom learning
The Arizona Department of Health Services released health benchmarks schools should use to determine whether it’s safe to resume in-person instruction.
Ducey appeals court order to reopen gyms
Gov. Doug Ducey is moving to deny gyms and fitness centers the right to reopen despite a court order to the contrary.
Hoffman: Plan to reopen schools complicated, confusing
The plan to return children to the classroom is complicated, difficult to explain and may be leaving the public confused, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman conceded.
Support reasonable liability protections for essential businesses
Given that many businesses operate in multiple states, a federal law would provide much-needed clarity for businesses and consumers alike. And essential businesses like mine deserve reasonable protections from frivolous lawsuits that could put us out of business.
