Phoenix Keeps its Mask Mandate

Mayor Kate Gallego and the Phoenix City Council, after consulting their legal counsel, have decided to retain their local mask mandate. Issuing a statement after the decision, Mayor Gallego said: “I stand with the majority of the Phoenix City Council who agree that the governor’s unilateral decision to order cities to abandon mask requirements is … Read more

Mayor Regina Romero Decides to Stay in Tucson

There had been rumors that Tucson Mayor Regina Romero was being considered for a Deputy Secretary Position in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Mayor Romero put those rumors to rest today issuing a statement that read: “Although it would be an honor to even be considered for such an important post, my heart … Read more

Anti-Mask COVID-Deniers File Recall Petition Against Tucson Mayor Regina Romero

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona reached 241,165 on Wednesday, Oct. 27, an increase of 1,044 from the previous day, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. A prominent health expert expressed worry about rising COVID-19 numbers across Arizona, saying the trend is reminiscent of early summer conditions that preceded a spike in cases and … Read more