COVID numbers rising in Arizona
The number of new COVID cases in Pima County has topped more than 1,000 for the second week in a row.
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Governor OK's ban on school COVID-19 vaccines
The bills Ducey signed Friday permanently block disease mitigation measures that many health professionals say are critical to reining in the pandemic if case counts again surge.
COVID numbers rising in Pima County
The county government announced Wednesday it is changing the vaccination rules for employees.
Two more bills targeting COVID rules head to Ducey's desk
The GOP-led Senate voted to block the state from ever adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the list of inoculations schoolchildren must receive to attend public school.
Ducey signs bill limiting successor's pandemic powers
The measure signed Friday won’t take effect until Ducey leaves office.
Arizona health agency: State's pandemic toll passes 30,000
According to the federal Centers Disease Control and Prevention, Arizona’s death toll ranks 11th highest among states.
Ducey signs bills limiting school mask, vaccination rules
The Republican governor signed the two bills on Monday.
Masks no longer required on public transportation in Tucson
SunTran pointed out that while masks are no longer required, the CDC still recommends public transit riders wear masks.
End to unemployment benefits had very little effect on job market
Gov. Ducey touted the move last summer as a fix to the tight labor market
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Electric bills to rise $9-$13 a month under TEP plan
State regulators will decide on the proposal next week.
Tucson businesses and the next phase of the pandemic
This week, The Buzz examines what changes in public health measures and the economy of the pandemic mean for local businesses.
Sonoran tourist destinations will be fully open for Semana Santa
Sonoran officials are preparing for large crowds at the state’s beaches and tourist destinations.
The American Rescue Plan Act one year later
This week, The Buzz examines how ARPA funds have been put to use in Southern Arizona.
