Arizona governor, secretary of state spar over election changes
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Secretary of State Katie Hobbs are sparring over an effort by Hobbs to introduce telephone and videoconferencing options for people to register and vote in certain circumstances.
Arizonans react following death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Various Arizona politicians have reacted to the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the age of 87.
Ducey, US Census head push for complete Arizona count
Over 10% of residents haven't participated in the once-a-decade national count and the state could lose $500 million annually in federal funding.
Ivanka Trump hosts economic roundtable with Governor Ducey in Phoenix
The first daughter, Ivanka Trump, calls Arizona a success story of how to rebound after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic during a roundtable Sept. 16 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona governor gets good, bad marks for virus response
Governor Doug Ducey's management of the coronavirus though the pandemic’s initial low stages to its extreme onslaught and back to lows again holds stark lessons for other states as their leaders oversee reopenings of universities, K-12 schools and businesses into the fall.
Arizona Gov. Ducey discusses suicide prevention, provides updates on COVID-19
The briefing, which began Sept. 10 at 1 p.m., discussed support for those struggling with depression and other mental health issues. Gov. Ducey also briefed the media on the latest efforts to reduce the spread of the pandemic in Arizona.
Some call for end to coronavirus rules as Arizona cases decline
The Department of Health Services reported an 81 additional cases statewide. The last time the state saw a daily case count below 100 was in March, according to online data.
Arizona Attorney General apparently sides with bar owners in lawsuit over bar closures
In a rare split, Arizona's Attorney General says Governor Doug Ducey's Executive Order to close some bars in a bit to limit the spread of COVID-19 was arbitrary and discriminatory.
Gov. Ducey appoints 4 as Maricopa County Superior Court judges
Ducey’s office on Sept. 4 announced his appointments of Julie Mata, Max-Henri Covil, Monica Edelstein and Rusty Crandell.
Arizona Gov. Ducey announces aggressive plan to expand access to flu vaccine
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey held a news conference for the first time in months. He spoke, not about the coronavirus, but the flu, urging Arizonans to get a flu shot.
Gov. Ducey issues executive order delaying expiration of driver licenses
According to a news release from the governor's office, standard driver licenses that have an expiration date between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 have been deferred by one year from their original expiration date in order to "minimize in-person visits to Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Offices and help contain the spread of COVID-19."
Arizona picks senators, military for Trump's heroes garden
The list by the governor's office recommends three senators, two governors, military and civil rights heroes as well as two military units, including the Navajo Code Talkers.
How Gilbert Public Schools plan to begin 'hybrid' learning model once meeting COVID-19 benchmarks
Gilbert Public Schools will be doing a phased reopening, allowing in-person classes once again. Online learning will still be available.
Governor Doug Ducey pushes masks but goes without in big crowd
Governor Doug Ducey took photos wearing two separate masks prior to President Trump's RNC acceptance speech, but when the speech started, he was spotted without one on.
AZ National Guard troops deployed to Wisconsin amid deadly protests following police shooting of Jacob Blake
Members of the Arizona National Guard are being deployed to Wisconsin amid deadly protests following the shooting of a Black man by police officers.
Arizona Gov. Ducey and wife to watch Trump's RNC nomination from White House
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and his wife will watch President Donald Trump formally accept the nomination from Republicans during night four of the RNC on Aug. 27 while taking a special seat at the White House.
Gyms aim to open in Phoenix, Tucson as virus cases ebb
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
Arizona Gov. Ducey held COVID-19 briefing as businesses reopen, students return to school
Gov. Ducey will provide updates on COVID-19 in the Arizona National Guard Headquarters at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 20.
Arizona Attorney General: Drug supplier found so state could resume executions
Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that a drug supplier has been found so Arizona could resume executing those in death row.
Gov. Ducey cites following 'guidance of public health' for not reopening some bars
Gov. Doug Ducey released a statement on why some bars in Arizona are told to remain closed during the pandemic, citing the "guidance of public health."