Arizona this week continued to expand vaccine accessibility and support job growth – and today we're celebrating 102 years of Grand Canyon National Park. These are among the many updates from the Governor's Office. Take a look below:
Governor Ducey answered questions from Mark Curtis and viewers on 12 News this week. Watch part of the discussion HERE.
Arizona Announces State-Run Vaccine Site In Metro Phoenix’s East Valley
At full capacity, this site will have a similar capacity to State Farm Stadium at 12K vaccines per day and can be operated 24/7. Due to the limited amount of vaccine allocated to the state, it site will initially operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments for first and second doses will open for registration at 9 a.m. Monday, March 1.
Associated Press: Arizona To Open 4th State-Run COVID-19 Vaccination Site
"Arizona pressed on Monday with plans to increase vaccinations and vaccine access, including the opening of its fourth state-run mass vaccination clinic. The state Department of Health Services announced it will transition a Maricopa County vaccination clinic at Chandler-Gilbert Community College into a state site."
Arizona Launches Initiative Easing Access To COVID-19 Vaccine Sites For Vulnerable Individuals
AHCCCS, Arizona’s state Medicaid agency, will now reimburse non-emergency medical transportation providers for driving eligible Medicaid members to and from their COVID-19 vaccination appointments, including reimbursement for time spent waiting during the drive-through vaccination process.
"I do think we’ll get through this, and we will be stronger for it.” Governor Ducey spoke with 12 News about vaccines and Arizona’s resiliency. Watch the clip HERE.
Washington Examiner: Arizona May Become The Model State For Telehealth Access
"Ducey’s administration has long championed regulatory flexibility that’s the first of its kind, from universal licensing recognition, which allowed people from all over to move to Arizona and work, to making Arizona the first state in America to have a FinTech sandbox program that allows businesses to launch products on a limited scale without certain regulatory burdens. Implementing this bill would continue that trend."
Economist: Arizona's Post-Covid Recovery Will Be 'Incredibly Fast'
"Arizona might be having the best celebration of all when it comes to the economy following the Covid-19 pandemic...Despite the tragic circumstances of the coronavirus, the virus-induced recession has ended, and “V” shaped recovery is already taking place."
PRIMER: Supporting Arizona’s Active Duty Service Members & Veterans
More than 500,000 service members, veterans and their families call Arizona home. Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services have worked to support and meet the needs of those who have done so much to protect our nation.
