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Businesses heavily lobbied Doug Ducey during pandemic

Numerous groups sent letters to Ducey offering their take on what they needed.

Official paid $95,000 to run unemployment agency for 75 days

Tom Betlach ran the agency from March 20 through June 3 as it struggled to reprogram its computer system to handle unemployment claims from self-employed workers like Uber and Lyft drivers.

Official: Arizona schools need virus data to reopen campuses

Arizona’s school districts should be empowered to reopen campuses for the new school year based on public health data instead of committing now to...

Arizona ban on evictions set to end as heat, infections soar

Arizona’s 120-day order ending July 22 was supposed to ensure people wouldn’t lose their homes if they got COVID-19 or lost their jobs during pandemic restrictions.

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.

Arizona Democrats seek police reform, offer suggestions

The Democrats’ letter came after demonstrations erupted across the country over the death of Floyd.

Arizona faces 2nd night of curfew following looting, clashes

Phoenix police arrested more than 200 people during demonstrations on Sunday, hours after the curfew went into effect.

Arizona House to resume work despite Senate vote to adjourn

Republicans who control the House also expect to start moving a host of Senate legislation that has been stalled since the Legislature recessed.

Arizona hospitals feel financial stress amid virus outbreak

Hospitals are planning furloughs, pay cuts, forced vacations or other measures to reduce costs as revenue has plummeted by as much as 40%.

Doug Ducey requests Donald Trump make disaster declaration

Ducey said the move is needed to trigger higher federal aid and resources.

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