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Senate calls it quits, leaves House to decide what’s next
The Senate notified the House early Friday afternoon that it had ended its legislative work, ending the session and killing hundreds of bills. The lower chamber has yet to accede to the request, leaving senators in an indefinite recess.
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.
A majority under pressure reveals legislative fissures
Early the morning of May 7, a Thursday, a motley crew of senior Senate Republicans and their Democratic counterparts, disregarding a chorus of conflicting desires from the membership as a whole, pulled the plug on the 2020 legislative session.
Passage of resolution to overturn Ducey’s order a very long shot
The plan hatched by some of the Legislature’s most vocal conservatives to reopen the state’s economy hinges on a concurrent resolution that would overturn the governor’s emergency declaration.
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.
Ducey loosens restrictions on haircuts, dining out
Saying Arizona can handle the projected toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Doug Ducey Monday quickened the pace for his plan to reopen the state.
Nonprofits in financial bind over increased unemployment benefits
During these uncertain times, the economic impact of coronavirus-driven cancellations, postponements and shutdowns continues mounting.
Reopening economy: Ducey has hand on ‘dimmer switch’
Don’t expect scenes reminiscent of Black Friday stampedes or running with the bulls when Arizona’s economy restarts.
2 Arizona sheriffs refuse to enforce a stay-at-home order
Two Arizona sheriffs are refusing to enforce Gov. Doug Ducey's stay-at-home order as the state continues to deal with the coronavirus.
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.
Small town of Wickenburg defies Ducey’s stay-at-home order
Warnings from police and Arizona health officials didn't stop Debbie Thompson from serving food Friday inside her small-town Horseshoe Cafe.
