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Rows of cots are set up inside the Benedictine Monastery in February 2019. The monastery served as a temporary shelter for migrant families seeking asylum.

Pima County wants state money for migrant transportation

Apr 21, 2021 The county wants the state to pay for transporting asylum seekers.
A U.S. flag on the uniform of a member of the National Guard.

Ducey sends National Guard to the border

Apr 20, 2021 The Governor issued an emergency declaration for Arizona’s border counties.
A COVID-19 vaccination record card is received following the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Banner University South.

Ducey bans vaccine passports

Apr 19, 2021 Ducey issued an order banning government use of vaccine passports.
The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

State and tribes sign new gaming compact

Apr 15, 2021 More casinos and games will be allowed as part of the new deals.
A voter turns in his ballot at a polling site set up at Tucson's Temple Emanu-El on the day of Arizona's primary election, Aug. 4, 2020.

Supreme Court sides with Tucson on election timing

Apr 14, 2021 The Court ruled the state can’t force Tucson to change when it holds city elections.
Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus, at a June 24, 2020 media briefing.

Magnus's history with transparency under scrutiny amid CBP nomination

Apr 13, 2021 Advocates say the TPD head's views on Trump-era policies are encouraging, but questions remain.
A box holds vails of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at the company's manufacturing facility.

Pima County stops using Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 13, 2021 The county is following CDC and FDA recommendations.
A volunteer speaks to migrants keeping warm under an emergency blanket after an early-morning expulsion at the Migrant Resource Center in Agua Prieta.

Border officials report a record number of apprehensions, but most are still being turned away

Apr 8, 2021 The Biden administration is still employing a Trump-era policy that allows agents to send almost all migrants back to Mexico.
Governor Doug Ducey addresses members of the media in front of a portion of border wall near the Douglas Municipal Airport on March 19, 2021.

Ducey willing to pay for National Guard at the border

Apr 8, 2021 The governor says the White House is “ignoring the border”.
A U.S. flag on the uniform of a member of the National Guard.

Arizona National Guard gets new commander

Apr 8, 2021 Brig. General Kerry Muehlenbeck is the first woman to lead the Arizona National Guard.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Gov. Ducey signs COVID-19 liability shield into law

Apr 5, 2021 Critics say measure would reward bad actors who flouted health guidance and endangered their workers or the public
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at a news conference at the University of Arizona where he spoke about state pods expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents ages 16 and up. March 24, 2021.

Fact Check: Governor Ducey’s letter to Phoenix Mayor

Apr 2, 2021 Ducey’s letter contains mistakes when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine numbers
A tent at the University of Arizona where people can confirm their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. January 2021.

State Senate panel moves to ban COVID-19 vaccine requirements

Mar 31, 2021 Local government and business would be banned from requiring vaccines for employees and customers.
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

State Senate committee takes aim at abortion

Mar 31, 2021 The bill would ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Sunlink bus sign announcing that masks are required to ride.

Pima County keeps mask mandate

Mar 31, 2021 County officials say the Governor has overreached his power.
Photograph of Navajo Indian Code Talkers Henry Bake and George Kirk, 1943.

Governor establishes Navajo Code Talker holiday

Mar 30, 2021 Now every August 14, the state of Arizona will recognize the Navajo U.S Marines in World War II who created an unbreakable code.

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