Tucson mayor extends emergency declaration through June 8
In her press release, the Somerton native “strongly advises” that people adhere to social distancing requirements and wear…
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Cities, counties demand Ducey release coronavirus funds
Arizona cities and counties are pressuring Gov. Doug Ducey to send them a portion of more than $1.9 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds…
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Rep. Grijalva on Heroes Act, supporting healthcare and more
The bill includes aid to increase testing, provide hazard pay to essential workers, and put money in the pockets of workers and their families,…
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Arizona Health officials extend “Testing Blitz” for two weeks
Tests will be available into June PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), in partnership with healthcare partners…
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CVS opening drive-thru testing sites in Arizona today
CVS is opening 10 new drive-up COVID-19 testing sites in Arizona Friday, with plans for more in the coming weeks.…
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Arizona offers more child care help for more essential workers
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Thursday the Arizona Enrichment Centers Program will expand to offer prioritized child care for the children of…
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Arizona sees nearly 500 new coronavirus cases in one day
Arizona health officials confirmed another 498 cases of coronavirus Thursday morning, bringing the statewide total to…
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Arizona governor opens the door for pro sports return in the state
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return to the…
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Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in state
Ducey said on Tuesday that professional sports, including MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL can resume without fans on Saturday. The state is slowly starting to…
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The ABCs of water safety saves lives
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five people who die from drownings is children fourteen and…
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WATCH NOW: Arizona Governor announces end of stay-at-home order
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey held a press conference Tuesday to provide an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Arizona gyms to reopen, end of stay-at-home order announced
In his press conference Tuesday evening, Gov. Doug Ducey made the announcement Arizona gyms and pools may reopen as early as March…
Continue Reading Arizona casinos to reopen with new sanitation measures
Several Arizona casinos have announced plans to reopen as early as this week, after about two months of silent slot machines, empty card tables and…
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DES launches Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
DES is mailing checks today to 165,000 individuals who filed an initial claim for benefits between February 2, 2020, and May 2, 2020, and did not…
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Economists predict Arizona will see recovery by early 2021
Economics professors predicted a recession of three to nine months as they spoke Tuesday during an annual forecasting webinar hosted by the W.P.…
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Coronavirus cases and deaths rise in the Navajo Nation
Navajo Nation officials reported six more deaths from coronavirus Wednesday. That raises the total number of fatalities on the reservation to…
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Coronavirus hits Arizona non-profits hard
Within the next month, the coronvirus will prevent nearly half of Arizona’s nonprofits from providing services to the public. That’s the bleak…
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Watch Now: Arizona Governor recognizes state’s nurses
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey formally recognized the state’s frontline healthcare workers on National Nurses Day. The Governor also officials…
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Trump tours, touts mask factory — but no mask for him
Making himself Exhibit A for reopening the country, President Donald Trump visited an Arizona face mask…
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President Trump talks re-opening during Phoenix visit
President Donald Trump said he’s pushing forward with plans to re-open the American economy during a visit to Phoenix on…
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