Tag: Doug Ducey
Arizona earmarks $9 million in virus funds for election
The money will allow counties to hire staff, increase curbside and early voting options, add ballot drop boxes and buy protective equipment.
2 dozen health clubs disobey Arizona’s gym closure order
The operators of two health club chains that have refused to close, Mountainside Fitness and Life Time, say they have made changes to protect against the virus and that there’s no evidence of any outbreaks at the state’s gyms.
Mike Pence backs Arizona business closures in coronavirus hotspot
Pence wore a mask when he descended the steps of Air Force Two in Phoenix.
Virus surge forces Doug Ducey’s hand on masks
While Doug Ducey has never discouraged the use of masks, his full-throated endorsement of them was a big change from a largely lukewarm stance the last few months.
Arizona faces new closures as hospitals prep for virus surge
Doug Ducey, went further than others by ordering gyms and movie theaters to close and postponing the start of school until mid-August.
Arizona reverses openings, require masks amid virus resurgence
Ducey’s order went into effect immediately and for at least 30 days. Ducey also ordered public schools to delay the start of classes until at least Aug. 17.
In about-face, Arizona shuts bars, pools again to curb virus
Ducey also ordered public schools to delay the start of the classes at least until Aug. 17. Many districts planned to start the school year in late July or early August.
Arizona reports highest daily virus cases with 3,858
The Arizona Department of Health Services also reported 9 additional deaths.
Mike Pence cancels Arizona political event because of virus spikes
Pence sill still visit Arizona.
Arizona leads the way in Post COVID education reform
Ducey has earmarked $270 million in funding that will benefit education in Arizona in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
