LIST: Essential Services in Arizona

Arizona Doug Ducey has imposed a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. But he said grocery stores, pharmacies and other essential services will remain open.

Gov. Ducey to clarify closure order for businesses amid criticism

After mounting criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief of staff promised Friday to update guidance on what Ducey’s social distancing order means to businesses such as nail and hair salons that must have close contact with customers.

Ducey announces childcare program for children of COVID-19 frontline workers

Ducey launched a new initiative to provide childcare for Arizona first responders and other frontline workers fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

Arizona unemployment agency inundated with layoff claims amid COVID-19 pandemic

A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.

Rent is due, but some are having difficulty making payment due to coronavirus pandemic

For many, the first of the month means rent is due. However, as COVID-19 continues to spread, some renters are in financial trouble. Despite Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announcing a new program to assist tenants, one tenant may still lose her home.

Arizona's Director of Emergency Management resigns

The director of Arizona's Division of Emergency Management resigned, department officials confirmed Saturday.

Arizona governor urges understanding as bills come due

Gov. Doug Ducey urged Arizonans to be understanding as individuals and businesses face April 1 due dates for bills.

Stay-at-home order causing frustration at one Avondale business

Since the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday took effect in Arizona, police have responded to at least one incident related to accusations of non-compliance with the order.

Stay-at-home order goes into effect for Arizona

A stay-at-home order that was issued by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to slow the spread of the new coronavirus has taken effect in Arizona.

Arizona Gov. Ducey issues stay-at-home order until April 30

A stay-at-home order has been issued by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 changing the way homes are bought and sold

As COVID-19 continues to spread, realtors, buyers and sellers have all had to change the way they do business.

Arizona Coronavirus Update - March 30
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Governor Doug Ducey, Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and AZ DHS Director Dr. Cara Christ are providing an update on COVID-19 in Arizona. Cases are now at 1,157 with 20 deaths. Ducey also closed schools for the rest of the school year and imposed a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Arizona governor signs stripped-down $11.8 billion budget

The approved budget adds to $55 million in emergency cash approved earlier this month to pay for the health department’s virus response efforts. That money would come from the state’s rainy day fund.

Coronavirus in Arizona: Schools list FAQs on closures

Schools in Maricopa, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Navajo, Pima and Pinal Counties have posted frequently asked questions and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) on their websites.

Gov. Ducey announces $5M in rental assistance for Arizonans

Governor Doug Ducey announced that 5 million dollars in funding will now be available to help Arizonans struggling to pay rent.

Gov. Ducey issues executive order to increase hospital preparedness as COVID-19 cases grow

Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order Thursday morning requiring hospitals to increase hospital bed capacity, optimize staffing and "maximize critical resources."