As of right now, bars in nine of the state’s 15 counties can reopen. But don’t expect them to look and operate the way they did before the governor ordered them closed in March. No dancing. No karaoke. No darts ...
Read More »Judge: Ducey not in contempt of court 
A judge refused late Monday to find Gov. Doug Ducey in contempt.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Ducey’s gym order goes against facts, puts small businesses at risk
Governor Ducey’s decision to shut down gyms unfairly targeted them based on a false perception of their inability to keep members safe. For the sake of gym members and gym owners alike, I hope that he realizes this before it is too late for the countless gyms that are on the brink of shutting down for good.
Read More »Health director testifies in gym closure lawsuit
The state’s top health official acknowledged that she and Gov. Doug Ducey are ignoring some Arizona-specific recommendations from the White House Coronavirus Task Force. At a court hearing Monday, Dr. Cara Christ agreed that the latest report from the task ...
Read More »Former health director says in court Ducey wrong to close gyms 
The former state health director says Gov. Doug Ducey is "scientifically wrong'' in lumping gyms and fitness centers with bars as places that cannot be safely operated during the pandemic.
Read More »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 Judge Timothy Thomason on Monday refused to immediately overturn his ...
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