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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed three new judges to the Maricopa County Superior Court.
Arizona State Senator diagnosed with COVID-19
A State Senator who represents portions of the West Valley has been diagnosed with COVID-19, along with members of his family.
A State Senator who represents portions of the West Valley has been diagnosed with COVID-19, along with members of his family.
Arizona governor not ready to end virus stay-at-home order
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said he’s not yet ready to announce an end to his statewide stay-at-home order designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said he’s not yet ready to announce an end to his statewide stay-at-home order designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
After plans to adjourn session, Arizona Legislature may meet after all
A plan by Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature to adjourn their recessed session on May 1 and only return if needed to revamp the state budget in a special session has hit a roadblock.
A plan by Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature to adjourn their recessed session on May 1 and only return if needed to revamp the state budget in a special session has hit a roadblock.
Gov. Ducey: Elective surgeries can resume on May 1 in Arizona if certain requirements are met
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that hospitals and outpatient surgical centers can resume elective surgery on May 1, so long as they have adequate personal protective equipment.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that hospitals and outpatient surgical centers can resume elective surgery on May 1, so long as they have adequate personal protective equipment.
Phoenix votes to allocate $18m in coronavirus funding to support vulnerable population
Officials with the City of Phoenix announce the city's most vulnerable and at-risk residents will be moved into hotel rooms, following a vote on allocating nearly $18 million in federal COVID-19 funding to support the city's vulnerable population.
Officials with the City of Phoenix announce the city's most vulnerable and at-risk residents will be moved into hotel rooms, following a vote on allocating nearly $18 million in federal COVID-19 funding to support the city's vulnerable population.
Protesters gather in Downtown Phoenix for 2nd protest against Arizona's stay-at-home order
Protesters who want restrictions in Arizona stemming from the coronavirus pandemic to end headed for the state capitol on Monday.
Protesters who want restrictions in Arizona stemming from the coronavirus pandemic to end headed for the state capitol on Monday.
Phoenix City Council to hold moment of silence for late governor Jane Hull and her husband
Phoenix City Council will hold a moment of silence to honor the life and legacy of Former Governor Jane Hull and her husband, Dr. Terry Hull.
Phoenix City Council will hold a moment of silence to honor the life and legacy of Former Governor Jane Hull and her husband, Dr. Terry Hull.
Jane Hull, first female elected as Arizona governor, dead at 84
Jane Hull, the first woman elected governor of Arizona and the state’s first female House speaker, has died. She was 84.
Jane Hull, the first woman elected governor of Arizona and the state’s first female House speaker, has died. She was 84.
Arizona Senators McSally, Sinema and Congressman Biggs to join Trump's economic recovery task force
Senator Martha McSally is set to join Trump's economic COVID-19 task force.
Senator Martha McSally is set to join Trump's economic COVID-19 task force.
Advocates urge release of prisoners as Arizona fights coronavirus
As the coronavirus surfaces in Arizona prisons, advocates for inmates worry that they’re running out of time to persuade Gov. Doug Ducey to avoid a larger outbreak by releasing some of the 42,000 people who live in close quarters behind bars.
As the coronavirus surfaces in Arizona prisons, advocates for inmates worry that they’re running out of time to persuade Gov. Doug Ducey to avoid a larger outbreak by releasing some of the 42,000 people who live in close quarters behind bars.
Kelly raises $11 million, McSally $6 million for Arizona Senate race
Democrat Mark Kelly has again trounced Republican U.S. Sen. Martha McSally in fundraising for Arizona’s Senate race, announcing Tuesday that he raised $11 million in the first quarter of 2020.
Democrat Mark Kelly has again trounced Republican U.S. Sen. Martha McSally in fundraising for Arizona’s Senate race, announcing Tuesday that he raised $11 million in the first quarter of 2020.
Arizona Legislature extends recess, to re-assess at end of April
The Arizona Legislature has informed members and staff that it will extend its recess and assess the coronavirus situation again at the end of the month.
The Arizona Legislature has informed members and staff that it will extend its recess and assess the coronavirus situation again at the end of the month.
President Trump approves Gov. Ducey's request for Arizona major disaster declaration
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Doug Ducey has requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government to aid Arizona amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Governor Doug Ducey has requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government to aid Arizona amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Arizona Senate campaigns get creative amid virus scare
Arizona Senate candidates are innovating new ways to campaign as the coronavirus pandemic has shaken up state state.
Arizona Senate candidates are innovating new ways to campaign as the coronavirus pandemic has shaken up state state.
Public safety vendor accused of price gouging amid coronavirus pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, prices for some products, such as masks, toilet paper and hand sanitizer, have seen big increases. Now, two Arizona lawmakers say a vendor is engaging in price gouging against first responders.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, prices for some products, such as masks, toilet paper and hand sanitizer, have seen big increases. Now, two Arizona lawmakers say a vendor is engaging in price gouging against first responders.