Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on mask mandate ban
State lawmakers are not conceding they acted illegally in the way they approved a ban on mask mandates at schools earlier this year as part of the budget.
New fed money not for school mask mandate ban
Arizona is getting another $862 million in federal Covid relief dollars to help safely reopen schools.
Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
A program announced by Arizona's Republican governor last month to give private school vouchers to parents who object to campus mask requirements has seen applications surge, with twice as many either started or completed than can be funded with the $10 million in federal coronavirus relief earmarked for the plan.
Arizona surpasses milestone of 1 million Covid cases
Arizona on Friday surpassed the milestone of 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases after the state reported 3,707 new infections amid continued wrangling over vaccinations and mask requirements.
Judge to hear arguments over legality of mask prohibition
A judge will hear arguments Sept. 13 over whether it is legal for state lawmakers and Gov. Doug Ducey to bar schools from requiring students and staff to wear masks. T
Biden warns governors against prohibiting mask mandates
President Biden on Wednesday directed the nation's top education official to take action "against governors that are trying to block and intimidate local school officials and educators'' by prohibiting them from requiring the use of masks.
Ducey blocks cash from schools mandating masks
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday upped the pressure on the growing number of public-school districts defying a state ban on mask mandates as they try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Dissension over masks returns in Senate, House
“Unfortunately, now it’s every man for themselves. People will have to stay masked up and avoid people who refuse to wear masks.” - Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Rios.
Ducey lifts Covid restrictions, but city officials object
Declaring the Covid pandemic under control and the need for restrictions over in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey is abolishing all the limits that still remain on businesses and public gatherings.
Arizona should stay masked, prevent second wave of virus
The Arizona Nurses Association urges the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and other local officials to keep mask orders in place.