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Official account of the Office of Arizona Governor @DougDucey providing an inside look at the operations of the governor and his staff during his tenure.
Joined October 2015
ON TO THE HOUSE: #SB1211 passed the Senate today, which would require curriculum and academic materials be put online for parents and families to know what’s being taught in their children’s school.
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"Now is the time. And with everyone’s help, I know we can get this done.". @dougducey during a press conference w/ @USChamber.on #USMCANow @ThomasJDonohue @USTradeRep @SuzanneUSCC @GlennHamer @AZChamber
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“. we will not be funding empty seats or allowing schools to remain in a perpetual state of closure. Children still need to learn, even in a pandemic.”. - Gov. @dougducey #AZResilient
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Gov. @dougducey has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff tomorrow from sunrise to sunset to honor the life and service of Navajo Police Department Officer Michael Lee. @Navajopd
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Gov. @dougducey: “I don’t think the right answer is to throw hundreds of thousands of Arizonans out of work before the holidays…”
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NEW: Gov. @dougducey today announced $100M to expand high-speed broadband and connect homes, schools, small businesses and more in underserved areas of the state. This is one of the single largest broadband investments in state history. #ConnectAZ.
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Staff was there to thank Gov. @DougDucey for his visionary leadership as he left the state capitol. It’s been an honor!
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“There are other things around public health that we’re not talking about today. Like suicide attempts, like depression, like emotional and social disconnection, like child abuse, and like domestic violence.”. Gov. @dougducey yesterday discussing issues around public health:
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BREAKING:. Gov. @dougducey announces the reopening of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix with 339 ICU high-acuity beds, with flexibility as needed, to relieve potential overflow if necessary. #COVID19
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Governor @dougducey has signed an Executive Order halting commercial evictions for small businesses and nonprofits that cannot make rent due to #COVID19. Details:
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TODAY: Gov. @dougducey issued an Executive Order allowing food trucks to operate at eight @ArizonaDOT rest areas to support the truckers supporting all of us. Details: #COVID19.
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TODAY! . Gov. @dougducey and @Supt_Hoffman are at @SunsetEagles passing out food to Arizona kids during the school closures. #COVID19
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Tamarro Washington, educator & military spouse: “Due to reciprocity, I was able to use my Nevada license to immediately gain a provisional license here in Arizona w/ all of the same endorsements. This meant that I could immediately begin to apply for jobs throughout the state.”
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Gov. @DougDucey signed #HB2707 into law today, ensuring Arizona kids have time at the beginning of each school day to take a moment of silence. ✍️.
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See more details about the declaration of emergency and 8:00 p.m. curfew HERE:
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NEW:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) dropped to .76 from .82 — the lowest in the nation. Any figure below 1.0 means the virus is slowing. These continued positive trends are a further sign that Arizona’s mitigation measures are working. Let’s keep it up!. 1/
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TODAY:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) dropped today to .77 (!), remaining the lowest in the nation. This is a decrease from 1.18 on June 29. The responsible efforts of Arizonans to stay physically distant & mask up are making a difference — let’s keep it up. 1/
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F-35s from @LukeAFB fly over the State Capitol to honor George Washington Biggs, a Tuskegee Airman from Arizona who passed away last month. Arizona is forever grateful for his service to our state and nation. 🇺🇸
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UPDATE: . The percentage of patients with COVID-like illness being seen in Arizona hospitals decreased to 2.2%, the lowest since March 1. That represents a decline for 9 consecutive weeks. 1/
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BREAKING: President @realDonaldTrump announced he will designate Gov. @dougducey as Co-Chair of the Council of Governors. MORE: @POTUS.
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Gov. @dougducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff today from sunrise to sunset to honor @PeoriaPoliceAZ Department Officer Jason Judd.
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“This is a landmark bill… I want every state to enact this!” — @senatorshoshana from @RSI on #HB2569 #OpenForOpportunity #LetThemWork
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Gov. @dougducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff tomorrow to honor Jeff Piechura and Matthew Miller, who tragically died as they engaged in wildland firefighting operations for the Cedar Basin Fire.
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READ: Our office today notified the superintendents of Peoria Unified School District and Catalina Foothills School District of their unlawful policy to require unvaccinated students who have a #COVID19 exposure to quarantine. @dougducey
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LOWEST FLAT TAX IN THE NATION: Gov. @DougDucey today announced in a letter to @AZDORMedia, Arizona’s surging economy has unlocked the state’s historic flat tax package a full year ahead of schedule. DETAILS:
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JUST NOW:. Gov. @dougducey recognized the work of AZ legislators and our tribal nations last year to pass #HB2570, legislation to shed light on the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. #mmiwg @realDonaldTrump.
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Larry Kudlow to Gov. @dougducey on Arizona’s lowest-in-the-nation 2.5% flat tax: “In the spirit of federalism, you’re showing the way…Arizona will surely outperform the rest of the nation if this keeps up.” @FoxBusiness
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UPDATE:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) dropped to .79, the lowest in the nation. This shows that our mitigation efforts are working, and we cannot let up. 1/
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THREAD:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) remains at .80 today, the lowest in the country and only state w/ an estimate range fully below 1.0. This shows the virus is slowing. Let’s stay vigilant & focused on what’s working:. Stay physically distant.Wash your hands.Mask up
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.@dougducey: “With compassion as her shield and love as her weapon, Kayla Mueller was a warrior in every sense, comforting the anguished and serving as a light in the darkness.”
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UPDATE:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) dropped from yesterday to .82, remaining second lowest in the nation. Any figure below 1.0 means the virus is slowing — let’s continue our efforts to contain the spread of this virus. They are making a difference. 1/
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DATA UPDATE: . The percentage of patients with COVID-like illness seen in hospitals is at 2.2%, the lowest since March 1. 1/
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TODAY: Gov. @dougducey issued an Executive Order to clarify businesses and operations deemed “essential” by the state and provide certainty to business owners, employees and families. View the list here: #COVID19.
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Gov. @dougducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, August 26, in honor of the innocent lives lost to today's tragedy in Tucson, including Pima County Constable Deborah Martinez.
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“This is going to test the state and the country. It will not break the state or the country. We will overcome it.” . Gov. @dougducey addresses emergency management personal at the state emergency operations center. #COVID19
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Dr. Deborah Birx: “These mitigation efforts are beginning to work and we can see it in Arizona with decreasing test positivity and decreasing cases, decreasing hospitalization.”
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Gov. @dougducey ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff today to honor the life of Phoenix Police Commander Greg Carnicle.
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NEW:. Gov. @dougducey announces new 2-1-1 hotline to field questions and concerns from Arizona residents about #COVID19.
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Gov. @dougducey ordered flags at all state building be lowered to half-staff today from sunrise to sunset to honor U.S. Army Pfc. Antonio Garcia.
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VIDEO: @dougducey spoke today at the @WhiteHouse about Arizona's new law implementing universal recognition of out-of-state occupational licenses. #OpenForOpportunity
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UPDATE:. Arizona’s latest Rt (r-naught) is .81, the lowest in the nation. Any figure below 1.0 means the virus is slowing. 1/
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UPDATE:. Arizona’s latest Rt (r-naught) is .81, the lowest in the nation. Any figure below 1.0 means the virus is slowing. 1/
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DATA UPDATE: . Arizona’s percentage of patients with COVID-like illness seen in hospitals is at 2.2%, down from 2.8% the week before. That represents a decline for 11 consecutive weeks. 1/
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UPDATE: The Governor’s Office today released additional guidance on essential services and recreational activities. See more HERE:
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UPDATE:. Arizona’s number of ventilators in use by #COVID19 patients dropped to 131, the lowest since reporting began and down by approx. 81% from July 16. The number of inpatient COVID patients dropped to 702, the lowest since May 3 and down by approx. 80% from July 13. 1/
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UPDATE:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) remains .83, the second lowest in the nation. Any figure below 1.0 means the virus is slowing. Let’s stay vigilant this weekend to keep these positive trends going. 1/
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TODAY:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) dropped to .75 — the lowest in the nation and the lowest for our state since the pandemic began. Let’s keep this going:. Stay physically distant.Wash your hands.#MaskUpAZ. 1/
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NEW: Gov. @dougducey issued an Executive Order allowing certain prescription refills to happen without having to see a doctor. The order helps elderly and at-risk Arizonans avoid unnecessary trips to a doctor, while freeing up physicians. MORE: #COVID19.
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.@AZGretchen joined Govenor Ducey for a meeting in the Oval Office with Dr. Birx and President Trump. Glad the rest of the country got to see what a superstar she is!
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JUST IN: The State of Arizona has a new Chief Operating Officer: Daniel Ruiz . Follow him here: @AZDanielRuiz .And read more here:
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Gov. @dougducey issued a proclamation recognizing Arizona’s thousands of supermarket employees and their leadership during the pandemic. #SupermarketEmployeeDay
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Gov. @dougducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Monday, April 30 in honor of the life of fallen Nogales Officer Jesus Cordova.
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SIGNED → Gov. @dougducey adds his signature to Arizona’s Drought Contingency Plan ✍️ #DCP #AZWater #ThingsThatMatterAZ
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NEW: @dougducey announces new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs Arizona Alliance to support youth impacted by #COVID19 school closures @azabgc .
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“You’re saving people’s lives short term and long term. So thank you, thank you, thank you.”. @POTUS @JoeBiden thanks @AZDHS Director Dr. Christ for her work to vaccinate Arizonans during a virtual tour of Arizona’s @StateFarmStdm vaccine site.
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DATA UPDATE: . Arizona’s number of ICU beds in use by #COVID19 patients is at 133, down by approximately 86% from July 13. The number of ventilators in use by COVID patients is at 59, down by approximately 91% from July 16.1/
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Great to see Arizona veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Jack Holder soaring to new heights to celebrate his 100th birthday.
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#Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when union troops landed in Galveston, Texas to share the news of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Gov. @dougducey has issued a commendation recognizing the importance of this day and Arizona’s African American heritage.
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“Gov. Doug Ducey wants every state trooper in Arizona to wear a body camera. the governor said he is introducing a phased plan to make that happen.” @kjzzphoenix @Arizona_DPS.
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Gov. @dougducey has ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff today in honor of the life of fallen Nogales Officer Jesus Cordova.
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DATA UPDATE: . Arizona’s number of ICU beds in use by #COVID19 patients is at 185, down by approximately 80% from July 13. The number of inpatient COVID patients dropped to 574, the lowest since April 16 down by approximately 84% from July 13. 1/
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NEW: Gov. @dougducey is working with educators and lawmakers to make the teaching of the #September11 terrorist attacks mandatory in Arizona’s schools. #NeverForget. Details here: @PaulDBoyer @michudall @AzBoardEd.
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“The vaccine shouldn’t cost Arizonans a penny.”. Gov. @dougducey provides an update on Arizona’s vaccine plan:
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Gov. @dougducey: I realize people want to have their voices heard, and there’s many peaceful ways to do it. And ultimately in the United States, you have your voice heard with your vote…. #LFL2021 @AZChamber.
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DATA UPDATE: . Arizona’s number of ICU beds in use by #COVID19 patients is at 122, down by approximately 87% from July 13. The number of ventilators in use by COVID patients dropped to 47, the lowest since reporting began and down by approximately 93% from July 16. 1/
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Gov. @dougducey: “If we weren’t building so many electric cars, I’d say: ‘Let’s pour on the gas.’” #UnstoppableAZ @azcommerce .
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Gov. @dougducey will hold a briefing to share updates on #COVID19 and Arizona’s response efforts. @AZDHS @DrCaraChrist @AZNationalGuard. WATCH:
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Gov. @dougducey earlier today announced the appointment of Brigadier General Kerry L. Muehlenbeck to Arizona’s Adjutant General and Director of the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs. Details on her background: @AZNationalGuard
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In January, Gov. @dougducey called for a day in which classroom instruction is devoted to civics. Today, schools across the state are celebrating the inaugural Sandra Day O’Connor Civics Celebration Day. #SDOCivicsCelebration
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Gov. @dougducey today announced @KatieRatlief has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff. Katie has served on the team since 2016 and will now oversee the legislative, policy and budget teams. MORE:
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Gov. @dougducey signed legislation making National Navajo Code Talkers Day a legal state holiday every year on August 14. Details here: @jamescita.
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“Arizonans should wear a mask any time they will be around other people who do not live in their household.” - @AZDHS Director Dr. Cara Christ
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DATA UPDATE: . Arizona’s percentage of positive tests for the most recent full week is at 4%. Down from 5% the week before. 1/
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“From our littlest kindergartners to high-school seniors, students across Arizona are spending today learning the importance of our constitutional system.” - @dougducey. #SDOCivicsCelebration @NRO @Bolick4AZ.
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Gov. @dougducey today took action on all remaining legislation on his desk, signing a total of 32 bills. These include legislation to expand the Arizona Teachers Academy, increase accountability at boards and commissions, enhance suicide prevention training, and more.
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NEW: Gov @dougducey today signed Arizona's bipartisan state budget agreement, which includes $50 million for Arizona's #COVID19 response. Read his full signing statement here:
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Gov. @dougducey: “Arizona schools should be instructing our kids in the Golden Rule – to treat one another with respect, and judge people as Martin Luther King Jr. taught, on the content of their character and not the color of their skin.” #UnstoppableAZ.
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JUST NOW: Gov. Kelly seeks to pass universal licensing recognition in Kansas. “I’m very concerned about losing Kansans to Arizona.” #OpenForOpportunity #WeTheStates @NatlGovsAssoc @dougducey @GovLarryHogan @GovernorBullock @GovLauraKelly
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Gov. @dougducey joined Arizona legislators for lunch today at @pitajungle ⬇️.
Great lunch with some good friends! Thank you @pitajungle for implementing health precautions to keep customers and staff safe — and thank you for the excellent service! 😃 #ReturnStronger @KateMcGeeAZ @AZRobertMeza @TJShopeforAZ @JeffWeninger
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Gov. @dougducey ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Rep. Frank Pratt, a long-time public servant who passed away today.
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TODAY:. Gov. @dougducey is joining volunteers at @StMarysFoodBank in Phoenix. In recent days, the food bank has seen a 70% drop in volunteers. #COVID19 . @billgatesaz @AZNationalGuard @DrCaraChrist @ahronCo21 @KimberlyYeeAZ
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NEW: Gov. @dougducey and @Supt_Hoffman announced the launch of Arizona Enrichment Centers which will offer childcare for first responders, critical health care workers and essential public sector workers starting next week. #COVID19.
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NOW: @dougducey joins @realDonaldTrump, @DHS_Wolf, @CBP officials, @SenMcSallyAZ @RepDLesko, @MayorNicholls and more for a roundtable briefing on border security in Yuma.
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NEW: Gov. @dougducey signed legislation to ensure Arizonans won’t have their drivers license suspended if they can’t afford to pay for traffic fines or fees. Details here: @PaulDBoyer.
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DATA UPDATE: . Arizona’s number of ICU beds in use by #COVID19 patients dropped to 168, the lowest since April 8 and down by approximately 83% from July 13. The number of inpatient COVID patients dropped to 489, the lowest since April 8 and down by approx. 86% from July 13. 1/
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“It’s our best shot at returning to normalcy.” . Gov. @dougducey encourages Arizonans to get the #COVID19 vaccine when it becomes available to them:
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“I’m really grateful for the National Guard.”. San Luis Mayor Jerry Sanchez discusses the deployment of the @AZNationalGuard to the Southern border. @SanLuisAZGov
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TODAY:. Arizona’s Rt (r-naught) has declined from yesterday to .83, the second lowest in the nation. Arizona, let’s keep up our efforts to contain the spread of #COVID19. 1/
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UPDATE:. Arizona’s latest Rt (r-naught) is .86, the lowest in the nation. Any figure below 1.0 means the virus is slowing. 1/
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Gov. @DougDucey proclaimed today as Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Day in recognition of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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DATA UPDATE: . Arizona’s number of ICU beds in use by #COVID19 patients decreased to 115, down by approximately 88% from July 13. The number of ventilators in use by COVID patients is at 56, down by approximately 92% from July 16. 1/
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Congrats to two members of our team from the @9thfloorAZ and @AzMxCom — Trista Guzman and Alec Thompson — for their graduation of the @AzCCL Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Program and congrats to all the state and local leaders for their recognition @AZTrista @aethomson
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#SB1660, which strengthens protections for children who are victims of abuse, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee 7-1. The legislation includes recommendations from the Justice For Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Task Force, created by Gov. @dougducey in 2019. @PaulDBoyer.
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DATA UPDATE: . AZ’s # of ICU beds in use by #COVID19 patients dropped to 138, the lowest since reporting began and down by approx 86% from July 13. The # of ventilators in use by COVID patients dropped to 76, the lowest since reporting began & down by approx 89% from July 16. 1/
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