Arizona Senate OKs measure targeting governor’s power

The measure was pushed by Republicans because of Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to sign executive orders closing or restricting businesses to limit opportunities for COVID-19 to spread.

Federal funding to help rental assistance programs in Arizona and Phoenix

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will be run by the Department of Economic Security and provide help in 12 of Arizona’s 15 counties.

Congressional Dems ask Ducey to explain use of COVID-19 cash

Doug Ducey used more than 20% of the $1.86 billion the state received in federal CARES Act relief to backfill agency budgets, allowing them to return cash to the general fund.

Utah and Arizona lawmakers push mental health days for kids amid pandemic

Legislation proposed in Utah and Arizona would add mental or behavioral health to the list of reasons students can be absent from class, similar to staying out with a physical illness.

Arizona GOP lawmakers fast-tracking bill blocking energy standards

Republican lawmakers in Arizona are not proposing to enact any renewable energy standards of their own to replace those now being considered by the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Arizona GOP censures Cindy McCain, Republican governor

Arizona Republicans voted Saturday to censure Cindy McCain and two prominent GOP officials who have found themselves crosswise with former President Donald Trump.

Arizona GOP plots its future after Trump’s presidency

The Arizona Republican Party confronts its future this weekend after losing the presidential race and a second U.S. Senate seat in four years.

Arizona leaders react to 2021 Biden-Harris inauguration

Arizona leaders are congratulating the new Biden-Harris administration following the 58th Annual Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20.

Arizona governor plans big tax cuts, make-up summer school classes

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is proposing the largest tax cut in his seven years for the coming budget year while using savings from a pandemic-induced drop in school enrollment to pay for summertime make-up classes for K-12 students who have fallen behind because of virtual learning.

Apaches object to Forest Service review of huge copper mine

The U.S. Forest Service released an environmental review that paves the way for the creation of one of the largest copper mines in the United States, against the wishes of a group of Apaches who have been trying for years to stop the project.

Gov. Ducey discusses COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Capitol riot
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey talks to FOX 10's Troy Hayden about Capitol security, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, distance learning, and how he will be attending President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Ducey delivers 'state of the state' speech virtually

Ducey has traditionally used his address on the first day of the Legislative session to tout his successes and lay out his priorities for the budget and the coming year.

Flags in Arizona ordered to be at half-staff to honor fallen Capitol officers

Flags at state buildings in Arizona were ordered by the governor to be at half-staff to honor the recently fallen Capitol officers after Jan. 6's riot.

Arizona governor to stay focused on virus in yearly address

Gov. Doug Ducey's State of the State address will be held on Monday, Jan. 11 and focus on the pandemic, education and unemployment in Arizona.