Arizona coronavirus news, March 12
Phoenix presidential debate switched to DC, polling places moved, and more AP headlines.
Arizona governor declares emergency as virus cases hit 9
Ducey said his emergency declaration and a separate order would ensure the state has the resources to fight the outbreak.
Arizona reports 3 more cases of coronavirus for total of 9
The ADHS website indicates the three additional cases are believed to have resulted from person-to-person contact.
U.S. Rep. Gosar says he, staff have quarantined themselves
A Capitol physician said "several" members of Congress had contact with a person who subsequently developed the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Arizona teachers significantly less diverse than students
Experts say a diverse teacher pool can have an impact on student achievement.
Initiative filed to block Arizona school voucher expansions
The voter initiative would cap growth on the state's school voucher program and put in place several other limits.
Phoenix Council votes 5-4 for civilian oversight of police
The vote came after dozens of mostly Hispanic and African American community members spoke for a citizen review board with investigative powers.
Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect
Advocates say as a result many immigrants are dropping government social services, including citizens and legal residents.
Homeland Security waives contracting laws for border wall
The move is expected to speed construction and bring the president closer to his pledge of 450 miles by year's end.
Arizona House panel OKs ban on new airport ride-hailing fees
The 4-3 vote fell along party lines, with majority Republicans in support.
Arizona lawmakers to fight military plan to retire some A-10 jets
Sen. McSally and Rep. Kirkpatrick both vowed to fight the move to retire dozens of A-10s, a mainstay at Tucson's Davis-Monthan.
Arizona Senate OKs bill boosting firefighter cancer coverage
The proposal tightens rules enacted in 2017 that said certain cancers were presumed to be caused by workplace exposures.
Arizona Republicans push tax cuts as state surplus soars
Minority Democrats are opposed to most of the measures, which include cuts to property and income taxes.
First McSally ad for 2020 race slams Kelly over impeachment
The ad portrays Kelly as too liberal for Arizona.
More Arizona counties approve 'sanctuary' resolutions on gun rights
La Paz and Yavapai counties have declared themselves to be "Second Amendment sanctuary counties."
