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Arizona governor defends decision to dissolve order

6/4/2020
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey insisted Thursday he had not made a mistake in dissolving his stay-at-home order and allowing more businesses to reopen even as Arizona approaches 1,000 people dying from COVID-19.

Testing for COVID-19 can be costly in long-term care …

5/30/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit long-term care facilities and the senior population the hardest, especially in Arizona, where over 77% of deaths are in people 65+. In addition, deaths in long-term care …

New director appointed for Arizona Department of …

5/29/2020
The Arizona Department of Economic Security has a new director. Michael Wisehart will replace Tom Betlach, who announced May 24 that he will be stepping down as DES director June 3, according to a …

We must work to protect American families

3/25/2020
While the passage of the bipartisan Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act were critical first steps, more work remains to protect the health and financial well-being of Arizona families and the small businesses who are the backbone of Arizona’s economy.

Number of coronavirus cases in Arizona surpasses 100

3/21/2020
A day after Arizona officials announced the first death in the state due to the coronavirus, the state surpassed 100 cases of the disease. As of the morning of Saturday, March 21, there are 104 …

All teachers need our support to improve schools

3/5/2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey makes two critical errors in touting the state’s progress under his watch: the first is what it means to invest in public district schools; and the second is what makes a “good” school.

Director: More virus cases coming to Arizona

3/4/2020
PHOENIX — The state’s top health official said Monday there will be more cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Arizona. But State Health Director Cara Christ said that doesn’t necessarily …

Ducey budget provides $2M allocation toward Arizona …

2/10/2020
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has included a $2 million General Fund allocation in his $12.3 billion executive budget for the Arizona Commission on the Arts to provide grants and other support to …

Arizona Gov. Ducey says media spreading false info

1/27/2020
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday blamed “the media” for spreading what he says is false information about funding for education. Mr. Ducey, speaking to a group of business …

Arizona must support the success of all students

1/22/2020
Gov. Doug Ducey’s budget proposal begins to address many important funding needs, including a number of the short-term priorities outlined in the Roadmap for P-20 Education Funding.

Arizona governor proposes $12.3B budget for 2020

1/17/2020
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey is proposing a $12.3 billion spending plan that still won’t restore state aid to education to where it was in 2008. On paper, the plan unveiled Friday include …

Arizona lawmakers have more to discuss during 2020 …

1/12/2020
PHOENIX — While the issues surrounding the budget and water suck up much of the political oxygen at the Capitol, dozens of other issues already are vying for legislative attention.