Feds OK new Arizona tribal casino and sports betting deal
The tribes fiercely protected their exclusive right to most gambling in Arizona under the gaming compact approved by the state’s voters in 2002 and will continue to get that protection under the new deal.
Arizona governor signs bill allowing to-go cocktails
Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill allowing liquor stores and other restaurants to sell cocktails to-go. It also allows for delivery.
New law signed by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey bans parking that even partially blocks sidewalk
A new law signed by Governor Doug Ducey will make it a crime to park a vehicle that blocks a big enough part of a sidewalk to prevent someone using a wheelchair from passing.
Gov. Ducey signs bill legalizing drug-testing strips
The measure was overwhelmingly approved by the Legislature and will allow drug users to buy the strips to check whether drugs are laced with fentanyl.
Arizona GOP budget deal envisions massive income tax cut
The deal struck by Senate and House leaders with the Republican governor essentially cuts 25% from personal income tax revenue, with most of the savings going to higher-earning taxpayers.
Bill legalizing drug-testing strips heads to Gov. Ducey’s desk
The measure by Democratic Sen. Christine Marsh was prompted by last year’s death of her 25-year-old son, Landon Marsh.
Ducey: Arizona to stop paying extra $300 unemployment benefit; state offering $2,000 return-to-work bonus
"In Arizona, we're going to use federal money to encourage people to work… instead of paying people not to work," Ducey said in a statement on May 13.
Vetoed Arizona sex education bill coming back with changes
The revised bill still bans sex education classes before 5th grade, but allows age and grade-appropriate instruction on child assault awareness and abuse prevention.
Gov. Doug Ducey signs mail-in ballot signature bill amid protest over voting rights
The bill bans election officials from counting a ballot that is not properly signed by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Democratic officials say the bill amounts to voter suppression.
Telehealth expanded in Arizona to help vulnerable communities
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law expanding telehealth medicine, helping vulnerable communities in the state while also making sure doctors get paid fairly.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey appoints Tom Simplot to head state housing agency
Governor Doug Ducey has appointed a man who once served on the Phoenix City Council to head up the state's housing department.
Gov. Ducey signs bill allowing community colleges to offer 4-year degrees
Senate Bill 1453 aligns Arizona with 23 other states that allow community colleges to offer four-year degrees in limited circumstances, Ducey's office said in a news release on May 4.
Ducey: Arizonans receiving unemployment benefits must prove they are actively looking for work
"The Arizona Department of Economic Security will begin enforcing the reinstated requirement the week of Sunday, May 23," the governor's office said in a news release.
Gov. Ducey calls for US action on water contamination near bases
Ducey called for sharing of data and taking other steps to protect public drinking water systems, including stopping spread of underground plumes of contaminants.
Pro-choice, pro-life supporters weigh in on new Arizona law that bans abortion based on genetic abnormalities
A bill that bans abortion because of genetic abnormalities in Arizona has been signed by Governor Doug Ducey.
Gov. Doug Ducey tours portion of Arizona-Mexico border
After declaring an emergency in response to a surge in migrants and illegal border crossings, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey visited a portion of the Arizona-Mexico Border in Yuma County.
Arizona Governor deploys National Guard to US-Mexico border
By the order of an emergency declaration, up to 250 Arizona National Guard members will be deployed to the US-Mexico border in an effort to assist with several operations relating to illegal immigration into the US.
Arizonans react to guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin trial
Political leaders and other organizations in Arizona are speaking out after ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the 2020 death of George Floyd.
SB 1456: Arizona governor vetoes strict sex ed legislation; issues Executive Order mandating transparency
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey vetoed legislation that would have made the state’s sex education laws some of the strictest in the nation when it comes to teaching about LGBTQ issues.
Arizona Gov. Ducey bans COVID-19 vaccine passports
According to the order, state agencies, counties, cities, and towns cannot issue a measure requiring residents to provide documentation of their COVID-19 vaccination status to enter a business, building, or area in order to receive a government service, permit, or license