Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX -- A new executive order by Gov. Doug Ducey on "essential services'' appears less designed to empower him to force people to stay home than to preclude Arizona cities from once again getting out in front of him on actions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey is defending his decision not to order the closure of all Arizona bars and restaurants as has already occurred in the state's two largest cities and Flagstaff.

By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey declared a public health emergency Wednesday to gave state officials more leeway and tools to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services
PHOENIX -- The state's top health official said Monday there will be more cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in Arizona.