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Ducey delays evictions for businesses
Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order today that would halt evictions until May 31 for small businesses and nonprofits unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona coronavirus cases exceed 2,000 as deaths top 50
Arizona has a total of over 2,000 cases of the new coronavirus, and the state's death toll from the disease has topped 50, state health officials reported Saturday as President Donald Trump approved Gov. Doug Ducey's request for a major disaster declaration .
Arizona Senate campaigns get creative amid virus scare
The global pandemic that is shaking up the nation's way of life is also forcing Arizona's U.S. Senate candidates to reinvent the political playbook when rallies are verboten, door-to-door campaigning is off limits and voters are much more concerned about staying healthy and paying the bills than they are with politics.
Brnovich wants court to punt to Ducey on question of signature gathering
Attorney General Mark Brnovich says it's up to Gov. Doug Ducey to make the first decision on whether to let initiative circulators gather signatures online despite a state law to the contrary.
Ducey, Hoffman form unlikely duo in face of virus crisis
As Arizona is reeling from the fallout of COVID-19 and people are sitting somewhere between preparation and panic, an unlikely duo has formed to put partisan politics aside during the pandemic.
Ducey could have sole discretion over a large pot of state, federal aid funds
The passage of a federal stimulus package to help state and local governments weather the COVID-19 pandemic gives Gov. Doug Ducey discretion over at least part of a $1.5 billion sum — adding to tens of millions he already had at his disposal as part of an emergency spending plan passed by the Legislature in March.
Gov. Doug Ducey’s live town hall
Gov. Doug Ducey is holding a town hall at 6 p.m. tonight to give updates on the state's response to COVID-19.
Governor’s order allows telemedicine for veterinarians
Fido can now get flea treatment by phone. Or at least the prescription for it.
AG says cops can enforce emergency orders
Police and sheriff deputies are legally entitled to enforce emergency proclamations and orders issued by state and local officials, according to Attorney General Mark Brnovich.
Education board adopts rules for high school graduation during crisis
The state's estimated 86,000 high school seniors won't be prevented from graduating just because the governor shut down Arizona schools through the end of the academic year.
Leader of Arizona’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic quits
A woman who has been a key figure leading Arizona's response to the coronavirus pandemic has resigned after complaining she was being sidelined from her role.
Arizona governor signs stripped-down $11.8 billion budget
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a stripped-down emergency state budget Saturday that contains $50 million in spending to help tenants, homeowners and small businesses weather the coronavirus crisis.
