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Posted on: March 19, 2020

Governor Ducey Announces Latest COVID-19 Actions

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Governor Doug Ducey today announced additional mitigation strategies to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. His executive actions include ensuring food access; increasing hospital capacity; Updated guidance and flexibility for restaurants, bars and other businesses; Waiving ADOT requirements for seniors and commercial drivers.

See the Governor’s press release here: https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/governor-ducey-announces-latest-covid-19-actions

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⇐Previous Local nonprofit Benevilla seeking volunteers to assist seniors Next⇒ Changes to public participation during Planning & Zoning meetings effective March 18

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Posted on: August 26, 2020

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Posted on: August 20, 2020

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Posted on: August 18, 2020

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Posted on: August 7, 2020

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Posted on: August 5, 2020

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Posted on: July 23, 2020

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Posted on: July 16, 2020

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Posted on: July 13, 2020

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Posted on: April 27, 2020

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Posted on: March 31, 2020

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

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Posted on: March 26, 2020

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