Arizona unemployment agency inundated with layoff claims amid COVID-19 pandemic
A tidal wave of unemployment claims triggered by mass coronavirus-related layoffs has inundated Arizona’s unemployment insurance office, triggering telephone and internet filing glitches and processing delays that the agency promised to work through as quickly as possible.
Gov. Ducey issues executive order allowing some prescriptions to be refilled without doctor visit
Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order Thursday that will allow some Arizonans to get their prescriptions refilled without having to see the doctor.
Rent is due, but some are having difficulty making payment due to coronavirus pandemic
For many, the first of the month means rent is due. However, as COVID-19 continues to spread, some renters are in financial trouble. Despite Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announcing a new program to assist tenants, one tenant may still lose her home.
Arizonans express frustration with state's unemployment claim process amid pandemic
FOX 10 has learned the extra load on the system appears to be causing serious issues for payment.
Arizona's Director of Emergency Management resigns
The director of Arizona's Division of Emergency Management resigned, department officials confirmed Saturday.
Arizona governor urges understanding as bills come due
Gov. Doug Ducey urged Arizonans to be understanding as individuals and businesses face April 1 due dates for bills.
Stay-at-home order causing frustration at one Avondale business
Since the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday took effect in Arizona, police have responded to at least one incident related to accusations of non-compliance with the order.
Stay-at-home order goes into effect for Arizona
A stay-at-home order that was issued by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to slow the spread of the new coronavirus has taken effect in Arizona.
Arizona Gov. Ducey issues stay-at-home order until April 30
A stay-at-home order has been issued by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 changing the way homes are bought and sold
As COVID-19 continues to spread, realtors, buyers and sellers have all had to change the way they do business.
Arizona Coronavirus Update - March 30
Governor Doug Ducey, Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and AZ DHS Director Dr. Cara Christ are providing an update on COVID-19 in Arizona. Cases are now at 1,157 with 20 deaths. Ducey also closed schools for the rest of the school year and imposed a stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Arizona governor signs stripped-down $11.8 billion budget
The approved budget adds to $55 million in emergency cash approved earlier this month to pay for the health department’s virus response efforts. That money would come from the state’s rainy day fund.
Banks to suspend evictions, foreclosures for at least 60 days, Ducey says
Under a new agreement, Arizona banks will suspend evictions and foreclosures for at least 60 days amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus in Arizona: Schools list FAQs on closures
Schools in Maricopa, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Navajo, Pima and Pinal Counties have posted frequently asked questions and information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) on their websites.
Gov. Ducey announces $5M in rental assistance for Arizonans
Governor Doug Ducey announced that 5 million dollars in funding will now be available to help Arizonans struggling to pay rent.
Gov. Ducey signs legislation to support schools, teachers during closures
Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation on Friday intended to support schools, teachers and families.
Gov. Ducey issues executive order to increase hospital preparedness as COVID-19 cases grow
Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order Thursday morning requiring hospitals to increase hospital bed capacity, optimize staffing and "maximize critical resources."
Gov. Ducey announces electric utility relief agreement for Arizona residents
Governor Doug Ducey announced Thursday a new agreement that will ensure that Arizona residents facing financial crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic will have reliable access to electricity.
Gov. Ducey OKs new hospital fee bill that will get them more cash
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that will charge hospitals a new fee but bring them higher Medicaid payments in return.
AZDHS: State will likely see highest COVID-19 cases in April
In a Wednesday news conference, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, alongside governor Doug Ducey, said peak COVID-19 cases will likely be in April.