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Governor Ducey Orders Flag At Half-Staff For Fallen Phoenix Police Commander
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, March 30, 2020, to honor Commander Greg Carnicle of the Phoenix Police Department. Commander Carnicle died on Sunday, March 29, in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence dispute. He was a 31-year law enforcement veteran and held positions including the special assignments and K9 units as well as overseeing evening and weekend patrol operations.
Governor Ducey Signs Bipartisan State Budget Agreement
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Friday signed a bipartisan state budget agreement that adds $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 response - dollars to assist Arizonans needing eviction assistance, struggling small businesses, our food banks and our homeless population.
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Expand Access To Unemployment Benefits
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Yuma, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey today signed S.B. 1694, legislation to expand access to unemployment benefits for Arizonans affected by COVID-19 by waiving certain Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) eligibility requirements. The legislation, which was sponsored by Senate President Karen Fann and House Speaker Rusty Bowers, passed the Arizona Legislature on March 23 with unanimous support.
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Support Schools, Teachers And Families
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- Published: 30 March 2020 30 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Friday signed legislation to support schools during closures, provide clarity and flexibility on statewide testing requirements and school letter grades, give direction on make-up days, require learning opportunities for students to continue, and ensure teachers and staff see no disruption in pay as a result of COVID-19.
Governor Ducey Announces New Dollars For Rental Assistance
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey Friday announced $5 million in new funding to help Arizonans struggling to make rent due to COVID-19. The new dollars will be included as part of a Rental Eviction Prevention Assistance Program being launched by the Arizona Department of Housing and will help families and individuals who are facing a loss of income due to COVID-19 with monthly rent assistance.
Arizona Waives Emissions Testing For Seniors To Reduce COVID-19 Risk
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Yuma, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced Thursday that ADEQ will waive emissions testing for vehicle owners 65 and older for up to one year to allow them to renew their vehicle registrations.
Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Expand Licensing Opportunities
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- Published: 29 March 2020 29 March 2020
Phoenix, Arizona - Thursday, Governor Doug Ducey issued an Executive Order helping licensed professionals in the state stay licensed and deferring certain requirements for six months.