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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.
A sign outside Banner - University Medicine North in Tucson for the hospital's COVID-19 vaccine distribution site. Dec. 17, 2020.

Pima County gets FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site

Mar 26, 2021 The state changes course on allowing FEMA to come in.
Dr. Randall Friese announced a run for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Friese joins race for U.S. House

Mar 25, 2021 The southern Arizona member of the legislature hopes to go to Congress.
A bundle of syringes at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Tucson Medical Center. January 2021.

Pima County expands COVID-19 vaccines to those age 16 and older

Mar 25, 2021 The county expansion comes with some restrictions.
The city is reducing curbside recycling pickup in an effort to save money and adapt to global shifts in the industry.

Tucson checking contents of recycling bins

Mar 23, 2021 Contaminated materials in the recycling stream are costing the city $30,000 a month

Local officials talk about new federal stimulus package

Mar 22, 2021 The $1.9 trillion dollar package includes funding for schools, local and tribal governments.
A vial of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

State opens COVID-19 vaccines to all adults

Mar 22, 2021 People age 16 and up are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines at state pods.
A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

State health officials getting ready to move COVID vaccine sites inside.

Mar 21, 2021 Rising temperatures mean outdoor locations will soon move.
Democratic state Senator Kirsten Engel of Tucson is running for the U.S. House of Representatives. March 2020

State Sen. Engel running for Congress

Mar 21, 2021 The three-term lawmaker is hoping to replace Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick.

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