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Ducey keeps restrictions in Arizona on drug Trump takes to prevent virus
Gov. Doug Ducey won't rescind his order denying Arizonans access to a drug to prevent COVID-19 that is now being used by President Trump.
First House floor session in COVID era begins with failed adjournment motion
The state House’s first floor session since March began — and nearly ended — with fireworks. Almost immediately, Democrats on Tuesday moved to notify the Senate that the chamber had... […]
Bill lessens penalties for executive order violation
Arizonans who violate the current or future gubernatorial executive orders may no longer face the possibility of getting locked up. Legislation crafted by Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, would set... […]
House resumes work, pushes liability bill
Republican lawmakers are moving to make it harder for someone who contracts COVID-19 to sue the business where they believe they were infected or a company that made a device... […]
Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns
Tourists appeared ready to roam Grand Canyon National Park again after it partially reopened Friday, despite objections from Navajo officials and others that it could hurt efforts to control the coronavirus.
Sound fiscal practices in ’19 help Arizona weather ’20 storm
When Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey placed a priority on shoring up the state’s rainy day fund in 2019, he could not foresee the economic hurricane the state was headed for in 2020. Now, that fiscal prudence will help Arizona weather the crisis brought on by the COVID-19 virus.
2 lawmaker restaurateurs take different paths to resuming dine-in
Two lawmakers, who also own restaurants, are handling reopening their businesses in different ways now that Arizona is allowing dine-in services to resume with some guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Masks become symbol of person’s politics, virtue
The Senate served as a microcosm of the nation, where wearing a mask — or not wearing one — has become a political symbol for many.
Supreme Court throws another Republican off Corp Comm ballot
Another Republican candidate hoping to get elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission has fallen short due to the Arizona Supreme Court reversing a lower court’s decision on her nominating petitions.
Movie houses are in no rush to reopen
Movie theaters aren’t rushing to reopen even after Gov. Doug Ducey said they may resume operations on May 16. Hollywood isn’t releasing any major films to the silver screen until... […]
Court rules ballot measures can’t use online signature gathering
Arizona groups still trying to put a measure on the November ballot are going to have to try to get needed signatures the old fashioned face-to-face way despite the COVID-19... […]
Lawmakers still have time to show appreciation for teachers
Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and with many parents in Arizona and across the country trying to teach our kids at home, we’ve never appreciated our incredible professional educators... […]
