Total number of coronavirus cases in Arizona surpasses 20,000

The state Department of Health Services confirmed 187 additional cases with 11 more known deaths as of Monday, increasing the total number of cases statewide to 20,123 and the total number of deaths to 917.

Police fire tear gas at protesters in Downtown Phoenix, witnesses say

Officers wearing riot gear fired tear gas and fireworks at protesters about 9 p.m. as they walked down 7th Street to Interstate 10, witnesses told FOX 10. The exact number of protesters who were arrested is unclear at this time.

Governor Ducey's curfew order will not be enforced in parts of Arizona

Following Governor Doug Ducey's announcement of a weeklong, limited curfew in the aftermath of unrest in various Arizona cities, some government officials have voiced their concerns over the decision.

Arizona Gov. Ducey: Classes to resume in the fall, summer schools and day camps can resume

Ducey announced the reopening of schools even as the state sees an uptick in metrics used to track the progression of the disease, including the portion of tests that are positive and the portion of emergency room visits that are for COVID-19 symptoms. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.

Gov. Ducey to present ‘good news’ on state virus fight

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to brief the public Thursday on the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and he says the news will be good.

Gov. Ducey announces plans for distributing coronavirus relief funding

Some Arizona communities will receive coronavirus relief funding from the State government, under a plan announced by Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday.

Arizona Senate to take up series of House measures on May 26

The Arizona Senate plans to return to the Capitol on Tuesday to deal with measures the House enacted this week. It also will take up 28 House bills that have been awaiting votes since the Legislature halted major work in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Arizona House OKs coronavirus liability shield for businesses

The Arizona House voted Thursday to give businesses sweeping protections from lawsuits if their customers or employees get sick from the coronavirus and to eliminate criminal penalties for violating the governor’s public-health orders.

Arizona Governor 'hopeful' for students to return to school in fall

School back in session? That’s a long-term hope according to the Arizona's Governor, according to a press conference on May 20.

House Republicans push coronavirus liability, Democrats object

Republicans who control the Arizona House hope to rush through a bill this week protecting businesses that reopen from lawsuits by employees or patrons who contract coronavirus.

Arizona House to resume work despite Senate vote to adjourn

The Arizona House plans to return to work this week after a two-month recess triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and despite the Senate’s decision to try to adjourn for the year.

Arizona's stay-at-home order expires

Arizona's stay-at-home order has officially expired at midnight, in place since March 31, has officially expired at midnight.

Arizona cities, counties demand Gov. Ducey release coronavirus funds

Pinal County is pressuring Gov. Doug Ducey to send them a portion of the coronavirus relief funding and on May 15, the board voted to sue to gain access to it.