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Court to hear arguments on Ducey’s order to close gyms
A judge has agreed to hear arguments by gyms that Gov. Doug Ducey has essentially moved the goalposts in what they need to do to reopen. Maricopa County Superior Court... […]
State’s universities side with Ducey on bar closures
The state university system is defending the broad executive powers being exercised by Gov. Doug Ducey arguing it will keep their students out of bars — at least for the... […]
Ducey order requires return to classrooms based on data
After mounting pressure from the state’s schools chief and other education leaders, Gov. Doug Ducey announced plans July 23 to implement a data-driven approach to reopening schools for in-person learning.
Pressure mounts on Ducey to use benchmarks for school openings
Pressure is building on Gov. Doug Ducey to scrap the idea of setting a firm date for students to be back in classrooms.
Arizona officials: Most virus cases involve younger people
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona has now surpassed 100,000, and younger people, not the elderly, make up more than half of them, state health officials said Monday.... […]
State, police crack down on packed nightclubs
Scottsdale police cited one nightclub in the city for not complying with the state’s reopening guidelines and the state is also cracking down on three establishments owned by the family of Gov. Doug Ducey’s top health advisor.
Health director seeks message to prevent virus spread among group most affected
The state's top health official says the key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 could be finding ways to reach the people who believe they're the least likely to get infected or suffer ill effects.
Unemployment claims in Arizona decline, still high
Arizona employers continue to lay off workers even with the end of restrictions that Gov. Doug Ducey placed on individuals and businesses. New figures from the Arizona Department of Economic... […]
Axed COVID-19 researchers reinstated
Bowing to a barrage of bad press, the Arizona Department of Health Services on Thursday reinstated the group of COVID-19 researchers it fired May 4.
Judge puts suit to get virus information from state on fast track
The attorney for media outlets told a judge Wednesday that letting the Department of Health Services withhold information about COVID-19 cases elevates the financial interests of long-term care facilities above the public's right to know -- and protect itself.
Media sue state to get information on virus in nursing homes
Several media organizations are going to court to challenge the refusal of the Department of Health Services to tell the public how many residents of individual nursing homes are becoming ill with COVID-19.
Health department issues guidelines for reopening retail
Come next Friday you'll be able to go out and buy a new dress or suit. But don't count on being able to try it on.
