Police fire tear gas at protesters in Downtown Phoenix, witnesses say
Officers wearing riot gear fired tear gas and fireworks at protesters about 9 p.m. as they walked down 7th Street to Interstate 10, witnesses told FOX 10. The exact number of protesters who were arrested is unclear at this time.
Gov. Ducey's executive order lists a number of exemptions for statewide curfew
Gov. Ducey's Executive Order has laid out a number of exemptions for the weeklong curfew that is set to take effect Sunday night.
Protesters gather in Downtown Phoenix ahead of statewide curfew
Once again, protesters have gathered in Downtown Phoenix over the police-involved death of George Floyd.
Governor Ducey's curfew order will not be enforced in parts of Arizona
Following Governor Doug Ducey's announcement of a weeklong, limited curfew in the aftermath of unrest in various Arizona cities, some government officials have voiced their concerns over the decision.
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 announces COVID-19 testing blitz in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey announced a testing blitz for COVID-19 across Arizona.
Gov. Ducey to present ‘good news’ on state virus fight
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to brief the public Thursday on the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and he says the news will be good.
Gov. Ducey announces plans for distributing coronavirus relief funding
Some Arizona communities will receive coronavirus relief funding from the State government, under a plan announced by Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday.
Scottsdale mayor reacts to large gatherings at bars, restaurants during Memorial Day weekend
Partygoers were out at local bars and restaurants over the weekend, and many of them were noticeably not wearing masks or following social distancing guidelines.
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 Governor 'hopeful' for students to return to school in fall
School back in session? That’s a long-term hope according to the Arizona's Governor, according to a press conference on May 20.
Gov. Ducey says Arizona's plan is working, as state reopens from coronavirus-related closure
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, along with state health and emergency officials, is holding a news conference as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Arizona.
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's stay-at-home order expires
Arizona's stay-at-home order has officially expired at midnight, in place since March 31, has officially expired at midnight.
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.
Prosecutor declines to file charges against restaurants that defied Gov. Ducey's stay-at-home order
A group of Wickenburg businesses held a news conference on Thursday, after the city prosecutor decided not to file charges over a decision by three restaurants to stay open during Governor Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order.
Arizona reports 30 more deaths from coronavirus
Arizona health officials report an additional 30 deaths from the coronavirus outbreak, raising the statewide fatality total to 624 as of Thursday.
Arizona death toll from coronavirus outbreak nears 600
State officials report that Arizona’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak is nearing 600 with an additional 32 deaths reported statewide.