Archived Stories and Information

4/10/20 - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders To Include Dedicated Broadband Funding For Rural Arizona Communities In Future Coronavirus Relief Packages

• Letter to Congressional leadership from Sen. Sinema et al.

4/10/20 - Frontline Workers Utilize Arizona Enrichment Centers
4/9/20 - New Order Provides “Good Samaritan” Protections To Frontline Workers Responding To The COVID-19 Emergency

• Executive Order 2020-27: The “Good Samaritan” Order

4/9/20 - Arizona Receives Approval For Online SNAP Purchases From USDA
4/8/20 - Governor Ducey Signs Executive Order Establishing Virtual Notary Services

• Executive Order 2020-26: Remote Online Notarization

4/8/20 - Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $10 Million For Meals For Low-Income Arizonans
4/8/20 - Arizona Commerce Authority - Chart of Active SBA Lenders Located in Arizona
4/8/20 - Greater Phoenix Economic Council - Chart of CARES Act Funding for Businesses
4/7/20 - Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Providing Flexibility On Packaging And Labeling Rules For Local Restaurants

• 4/7/20 - Executive Order 2020-25: Flexible Food Item & Sale of Goods at Restaurants

4/7/20 - Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Expanding COVID-19 Data Gathering

• 4/7/20 - Executive Order 2020-23: Enhanced Surveillance Advisory COVID-19

4/7/20 - New Order Increases Restrictions For Certain Out-Of-State Travelers

• 4/7/20 - Executive Order 2020-24: Requirements for Individuals Traveling to Arizona

4/7/20 - New Order Increases Restrictions For Certain Out-Of-State Travelers
4/6/20 - Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Halting Evictions For Small Businesses And Nonprofits

• Executive Order 2020-21: Prohibiting Small Business Evictions

4/3/20 - Governor’s Office Provides Additional Guidance On Essential Services
4/2/20 - New Order Allows Certain Prescription Refills Without Having To See A Doctor

• Executive Order 2020-20: Expanding Access to Pharmacies

4/1/20 - Governor Ducey Requests Export Assistance For Arizona’s Dairy Farmers
4/1/20 - Physical Distancing is an Important Tool to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
4/1/20 - New Order Allows Telemedicine For Pets And Animals
4/1/20 - Governor Ducey Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Additional Support in COVID-19 Response

• Ducey Letter Requesting Major Disaster Declaration

4/1/20 - April 1: Providing Relief To Arizonans Impacted By COVID-19
3/31/20 - Governor Ducey Announces 90-Day Fee Relief For Restaurants, Bars Impacted By COVID-19
3/31/20 - Update On Arizona Medical Supplies
3/30/20 - Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected

• Executive Order 2020-18: Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected (Physical Distancing to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission)

3/30/20 - Governor Ducey Announces $6.7 Million In Funding To Support Vulnerable Arizonans
3/30/20 - Governor Ducey Announces New Steps To Protect Families And Small Businesses From Foreclosure
3/30/20 - Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman Announce Extension Of School Closures Through End Of School Year

3/26/20 - Arizona Waives Emissions Testing For Seniors To Reduce COVID-19 Risk
3/26/20 - Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Expand Licensing Opportunities

• Executive Order 2020-17: Continuity of Work

3/26/20 - Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Ensure Hospital Preparedness

• Executive Order 2020-16: Increasing Hospital Capacity for COVID-19 Preparedness

3/26/20 - Governor Ducey Announces Electric Utility Relief Package
3/25/20 – Governor Ducey Announces $5.3 Million For Meals For Arizona Seniors
3/24/20 – Secretary of State’s Office accepting Candidate Filings by mail and drop box
3/24/20 – Governor Ducey Issues Order Delaying Evictions For Renters Impacted By COVID-19

• Executive Order 2020-14: Postponement of Eviction Actions

3/24/20 – Governor Ducey And Superintendent Hoffman Announce Childcare For COVID-19 Frontline Workers
3/24/20 – Governor Ducey Announces Arizona Together Initiative, Linking Arizonans To Resources During COVID-19 Outbreak
3/23/20 – Governor’s Office List of “Essential Services

• Executive Order 2020-12: Prohibiting the Closure of Essential Services

3/23/20 – VIDEO: Governor Ducey, ADHS Director Dr. Christ Share COVID-19 Updates

3/20/20 – Governor Ducey Expands Access to Unemployment and Extends Income Tax Deadline
3/20/20 – Secretary of State’s Office moving to All Mail-in Candidate Filings
3/19/20 - Governor Ducey Announces Latest COVID-19 Actions

• Executive Order 2020-10: Delaying Elective Surgeries to Conserve Personal Protective Equipment Necessary to Test and Treat Patients with COVID-19
• Executive Order 2020-09: Limiting The Operations Of Certain Businesses To Slow The Spread Of COVID-19
• Executive Order 2020-08: Limiting In-Person Motor Vehicle Division Visits For Driver License Renewals
• Executive Order 2020-07: Proactive Measure to Protect Against COVID-19

3/19/20 - 3/19 - Arizona AG issues letter to financial and lending institutions
3/18/20 – President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package

• Families First Summary (pdf)
• Emergency Paid Sick-Family Leave Fact Sheet Enrolled FINAL (pdf)

3/18/20 – Senate passes coronavirus package as Treasury proposes rescue with emergency checks
3/17/20 – SBA Updates Criteria on States for Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
3/16/20 – AZ Governor and ADHS News Conference - March 16, 2020 (video)
3/16/20 – Coronavirus Guidelines for America
3/14/20 – Why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve”
3/13/20 – COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
3/13/20 – Pelosi and Trump Reach Deal on a Relief Package