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 names new Arizona Department of Economic Security director
Governor Doug Ducey has named a new director for the Department of Economic Security to replace Tom Betlach.
Kyrene school board candidate who mis-ID'ed Westgate shooter quits
Scott Weinberg announced he is dropping his campaign for Kyrene School District Governing Board, which covers schools in several Phoenix suburbs.
Arizona Senate adjourns without taking up coronavirus bills
Lawmakers are expected to be called back to work by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey in special sessions in coming weeks to handle virus-related issues.
COVID-19 pandemic changes the way signatures are gathered for petitions
People have probably been asked to sign their name for something in the past. It may have happened outside a Diamondbacks game or a grocery store, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way ballot measure campaigns operate.
Taxpayer bill from Arpaio's profiling case will reach $178M
Arpaio, a Republican who served six terms as sheriff and is running for his old job again this year, said he doesn’t feel responsible for the costs — even though he launched the immigration patrols when no other local or county police agency in Arizona was doing so.
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 House has heated debate over Obamacare protections
The proposed measure would require health insurance companies to issue policies to people with pre-existing conditions if Obamacare is overturned.
Arizona House votes not to join Senate in adjourning
Republicans in the Arizona House voted Tuesday not to join the Senate in ending the the 2020 legislative session.
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 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.
Arizona commissioner Boyd Dunn disqualified from ballot
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a decision to remove Corporation Commissioner Boyd Dunn from the Republican Party primary ballot after one of his campaign workers told the court she had forged some of his nominating petition signatures.
Arizona Senate votes to adjourn; House remains in session
The Arizona Senate returned to work Friday and voted to adjourn for the year, but House Republican leaders refused to follow suit, throwing the Legislature into limbo.
Arizona House balks at Senate plan to adjourn May 8
The Speaker of the Arizona House pulled the plug late Thursday on the Senate’s plan to meet Friday just to adjourn the session for the year, but the Senate is moving ahead anyway.
ASU, state health officials speak out amid news that team of COVID-19 modelers in Arizona was disbanded
Officials with the Arizona Department of Health Services and Arizona State University have issued statements Wednesday, following reports that a team of experts who have created a COVID-19 pandemic model that is specific to the State of Arizona has been disbanded.
Navajo Nation leader urges unity after Page mayor’s alcoholism comment
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez called on elected officials in reservation border towns to work with the tribe to combat the coronavirus after one mayor made a comment he said was insensitive.
Voting-rights advocates look for election changes amid virus
Citing infections linked to Wisconsin's primary, the groups say nobody should risk their health to cast a ballot. They want election officials to send ballots to everyone while preserving in-person voting opportunities for those who prefer it or can't vote by mail.
Ducey appoints 3 to Maricopa County Superior Court
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed three new judges to the Maricopa County Superior Court.