Arizonans react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Political leaders and other organizations in Arizona are speaking out after ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Political leaders and other organizations in Arizona are speaking out after ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the 2020 death of George Floyd.
SB 1456: Arizona governor vetoes strict sex ed legislation; issues Executive Order mandating transparency
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation that would have made the state’s sex education laws some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation that would have made the state’s sex education laws some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.
Arizona Gov. Ducey bans COVID-19 vaccine passports
According to the order, state agencies, counties, cities, and towns cannot issue a measure requiring residents to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status to enter a business, building, or area in order to receive a government service, permit, or license
According to the order, state agencies, counties, cities, and towns cannot issue a measure requiring residents to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status to enter a business, building, or area in order to receive a government service, permit, or license
Arizona Gov. signs bill to limit enforcement of mask use
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that will limit mask mandates, and health experts say this will cause issues down the line in the health care industry.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that will limit mask mandates, and health experts say this will cause issues down the line in the health care industry.
Arizona businesses won’t have to enforce mask mandates after Gov. Ducey signs new bill
Advocates of a now-signed bill that allows Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates say business owners should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to require their customers to follow public health orders issued by cities and counties.
Advocates of a now-signed bill that allows Arizona businesses to ignore mask mandates say business owners should be allowed to decide for themselves whether to require their customers to follow public health orders issued by cities and counties.
Governor appoints first woman to lead Arizona National Guard
As adjutant general of the Arizona Guard, Kerry Muehlenbeck will lead 8,300 guard members and civilian employees of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
As adjutant general of the Arizona Guard, Kerry Muehlenbeck will lead 8,300 guard members and civilian employees of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Arizona governor appoints new director for Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs
Governor Doug Ducey announced that General Kari Muehlenbeck will replace Major General Michael T. McGuire as director of the Arizona Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Governor Doug Ducey announced that General Kari Muehlenbeck will replace Major General Michael T. McGuire as director of the Arizona Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs bill to preempt federal gun laws
Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that backers say will ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they claim is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration.
Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that backers say will ensure that the rights of gun owners are protected from what they claim is the potential for overreach by President Joe Biden’s administration.
Phoenix mask mandate will remain in effect despite Gov. Ducey's executive order
Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.
Officials with the City of Phoenix say the city's mask mandate, which was instituted in June of 2020, will remain in place despite an order by Gov. Doug Ducey that cities, towns and counties must now lift such mandates.
Restrictions in place during Easter weekend at city of Phoenix parks
Restrictions at city of Phoenix parks are turning political as the governor and mayor are at odds over what should re-open and tempers are flaring. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Restrictions at city of Phoenix parks are turning political as the governor and mayor are at odds over what should re-open and tempers are flaring. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Gov. Ducey orders Phoenix to lift restrictions on parks; state parks free Easter weekend
In a letter sent to the mayor, Ducey said that the city of Phoenix's Easter weekend restrictions violated his executive orders and demanded the city reopen the lots.
In a letter sent to the mayor, Ducey said that the city of Phoenix's Easter weekend restrictions violated his executive orders and demanded the city reopen the lots.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey eases some restrictions as COVID-19 cases wane
As cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey announced further easing of COVID-related restrictions on April 1.
As cases of COVID-19 continue to fall in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey announced further easing of COVID-related restrictions on April 1.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announcing staff surge for state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on March 31 a staffing surge, along with other operational changes, in order to meet the high demand for COVID-19 vaccination across the state.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on March 31 a staffing surge, along with other operational changes, in order to meet the high demand for COVID-19 vaccination across the state.
Arizona Gov. Ducey blames President Biden for migrant surge at the southern border
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is blaming President Joe Biden's administration for a surge in migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, there's growing calls for the administration to be more transparent about what's happening along the southern border.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is blaming President Joe Biden's administration for a surge in migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border. Meanwhile, there's growing calls for the administration to be more transparent about what's happening along the southern border.
Arizona Gov. Ducey fields questions about immigration, vaccines and low public school enrollment
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey was met with reporters on Wednesday eager to ask questions about topics unrelated to what the actual event was about in Pinal County.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey was met with reporters on Wednesday eager to ask questions about topics unrelated to what the actual event was about in Pinal County.
Pima County keeps mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Ducey
Local authorities maintain Ducey has no power to block them from taking steps to protect health in their communities. The mayors have Flagstaff and Tucson have also defied Ducey and maintained their mask mandates.
Local authorities maintain Ducey has no power to block them from taking steps to protect health in their communities. The mayors have Flagstaff and Tucson have also defied Ducey and maintained their mask mandates.
Gov. Ducey declares August 14 to be National Navajo Code Talkers Day in Arizona
Under Senate Bill 1802, the new holiday will fall on August 14 each year. If it falls on a day other than Sunday, it will be observed on the Sunday following August 14.
Under Senate Bill 1802, the new holiday will fall on August 14 each year. If it falls on a day other than Sunday, it will be observed on the Sunday following August 14.
Flagstaff City Council objects to Gov. Ducey order on mask mandates
COVID-19 continues to spread and Ducey’s order ”is not in the best interest of public health and further erodes home rule,” the Flagstaff council’s statement said.
COVID-19 continues to spread and Ducey’s order ”is not in the best interest of public health and further erodes home rule,” the Flagstaff council’s statement said.
Arizonans continue to react to Gov. Ducey's decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions
Following Gov. Ducey's announcement that COVID-related restrictions will be lifted, some medical experts say now is too early to do such a thing. Meanwhile, businesses are reacting to Gov. Ducey's decision.
Following Gov. Ducey's announcement that COVID-related restrictions will be lifted, some medical experts say now is too early to do such a thing. Meanwhile, businesses are reacting to Gov. Ducey's decision.
Gov. Ducey looks to send Arizona National Guard troops to border
"Arizona is ready to partner with the federal government to strengthen our borders and improve our immigration system," Governor Doug Ducey wrote in a statement on March 26. "In Arizona, we've previously deployed the National Guard to the border to support law enforcement." The governor also said he is requesting federal reimbursement for deployment.
"Arizona is ready to partner with the federal government to strengthen our borders and improve our immigration system," Governor Doug Ducey wrote in a statement on March 26. "In Arizona, we've previously deployed the National Guard to the border to support law enforcement." The governor also said he is requesting federal reimbursement for deployment.