Tag: Doug Ducey
Doug Ducey declares emergency at the Arizona’s southern border
Governor Doug Ducey on Tuesday issued a Declaration of Emergency at the state's southern border. He will deploy the Arizona National Guard to help...
Supreme Court questions new education tax legality
The Arizona Supreme Court cast doubt Tuesday on whether hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes collected under a voter initiative enacted in...
Doug Ducey set to OK or veto strict sex ed legislation
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey faces a deadline Tuesday to sign or veto legislation revamping the state’s sex education laws that would make them some...
Arizona reports 702 new COVID-19 cases, another 40 deaths
Arizona health officials have confirmed 702 new COVID-19 cases and another 40 deaths.
The latest figures released by the state Tuesday bring the total number...
Abortion ban for genetic issues revived with minor changes
Republicans who control the Arizona Legislature on Monday amended a sweeping anti-abortion bill to satisfy concerns of a lone GOP senator who voted against...
Doug Ducey orders ‘vaccine passport’ ban for the state
Gov. Doug Ducey used his executive powers Monday to prohibit local and regional governments from making “vaccine passports” a requirement for people to enter...
Doug Ducey signs bill legalizing sports betting
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Thursday that allows a major expansion of gambling, providing a potential revenue windfall for the state and...
Arizona changes tax code to match US steps on COVID relief
Legislation approved with bipartisan support among state lawmakers and signed into law by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey conforms Arizona’s tax code to federal income...
Lawmakers propose revised sex ed rules in LGBTQ pushback
Two years after Arizona lawmakers repealed a ban on any HIV/AIDS instruction that “promotes a homosexual lifestyle” as they faced a lawsuit, they have...
Bill to legalize sports betting heads to Arizona governor
The Arizona Legislature late Monday approved a key part of a plan that will provide new opportunities for gambling at casinos owned by Native...
