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Goodbye, Cara Christ: The ADHS Director Is Stepping Down

By Josh Kelety

Jul 28, 2021

The announcement comes one day after she and Ducey seemingly diverged on their messaging regarding CDC guidance.

Ducey Tells Sean Hannity He Prioritized 'Lives and Livelihoods' During Pandemic

By Josh Kelety

May 27, 2021

Governor Doug Ducey made the comments during a Fox News town hall with other Republican governors.

Activists Say Bills Signed by Ducey 'Gut' Police Accountability in Arizona

By Josh Kelety

May 13, 2021

One of the bills would mandate that members of a police oversight board have 80 hours of law enforcement training.

Ducey Signs Controversial Bill That Threatens Abortion Doctors With Jail Time

By Josh Kelety

Apr 27, 2021

Critics argue that Senate Bill 1457 is unconstitutional and merely a ploy to get abortion cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Top Leaders at the Arizona Liquor Department Quietly Resign

By Josh Kelety

Apr 16, 2021

Colonel Heston Silbert, the Department of Public Safety director, will serve as "interim" director for the time being.

Roundup: The Coronado Is Moving, Stratta Has a New Concept, and Bars Are Back, Baby

By Lauren Cusimano

Mar 26, 2021

It’s Friday, and we have six big bites of food and drink news to catch you up on the week’s events. Let’s get started.

Ducey Removes Capacity Limits on Restaurants, Gyms, and Other Businesses

By Erasmus Baxter

Mar 5, 2021

They can operate at full capacity now.

This Week in COVID: 55+ Now Eligible For Some Shots, and Ducey Gets His

By Erasmus Baxter

Mar 2, 2021

Appointments open at noon.

Food News: More Funds for Outdoor Seating, More Arizona Restaurants, and Dining Domes

By Lauren Cusimano

Jan 29, 2021

Ducey funds more outdoor seating, the Scottsdale Quarter unveils dining domes, and more Arizona restaurants are on the way.

Several Arizona Republicans Back Bill Requiring Homicide Charges for Abortions

By Josh Kelety

Jan 22, 2021

If approved, a new bill could make abortion providers and patients eligible for the death penalty in Arizona.

Here's How Some Phoenix-Area Restaurants Are Spending Their COVID Grant Money

By Thomas Triolo

Jan 21, 2021

Gov. Ducey re-upped a program with $2 million in funds to help restaurants expand outdoor dining

This Week in COVID: Vaccine Eligibility a Mess, Cases Numbers Dip Slightly

By Erasmus Baxter

Jan 20, 2021

You could get a free shot if you take your mom to State Farm Stadium.

Ducey: 'We Will Be Able To Vaccinate Our Way Out Of This'

By Erasmus Baxter

Jan 14, 2021

Public health experts disagree.

This Week in COVID: "Please Do Not Put Us in the Position to Ration Care"

By Erasmus Baxter

Jan 12, 2021

Wear a mask and stay home.

This Week in COVID: Full Hospitals Divert Ambulances as Ducey's Son Parties

By Erasmus Baxter

Jan 5, 2021

Hospitals are overwhelmed.

Arizona Has the Lowest Rate of COVID-19 Vaccination in the West, Tracking Site Indicates

By Ray Stern

Dec 30, 2020

Governor Ducey wants the vaccination number "ramped up," a source says.

This Week in COVID: Banner Uses Corpse Trailer, Restaurants Will Not Close

By Erasmus Baxter

Dec 22, 2020

More than 8,000 are dead so far.

No New Measures to Slow Current Outbreak as Vaccines Offer Distant Hope

By Erasmus Baxter

Dec 16, 2020

One expert predicts a "humanitarian crisis."

This Week in COVID: 542 Arizonans on Ventilators, Ducey Ignores Expert Guidance

By Erasmus Baxter

Dec 15, 2020

White House task force calls for "aggressive" mitigation measures.

Ducey Funds Outdoor Dining, Mariah Carey Has Cookies, and More Phoenix Food News

By Lauren Cusimano

Dec 4, 2020

Recapping the Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program, Holmberg Bound 2020, and Mariah Carey's cookie service.

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Arizona Schools Confront Muddled Covid Protocols

Ducey Wants to Overturn Roe v. Wade

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Arizona Schools Confront Muddled Covid Protocols

Ducey Wants to Overturn Roe v. Wade

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