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Arizona RepublicView CommentsGov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday asked President Trump to formally declare a "major disaster" in Arizona, a move that could mean more federal cash&nbsp;for the&nbsp;state's pandemic response efforts.Arizona already is set to . While that measure is broadly geared toward reviving the economy, the major disaster declaration would&nbsp;specifically support&nbsp;disaster-response efforts implemented by state and local governments.LETTER:&nbsp;If the president approves Ducey's request, funding would come from the&nbsp;Federal Emergency Management Agency.&nbsp;According to the Governor's Office, it would help:“This declaration will help families, individuals, businesses and tribal communities in our state weather this storm and bounce back afterward stronger than ever," the governor said in a statement."I’m grateful for the partnership and collaboration we’ve had with administrative officials and hope to see this request approved in full to aid Arizona’s COVID-19 response.”Ducey's major disaster request is the latest in a series of efforts designed to soften the impact of the new coronavirus crisis, which has sickened an untold number of Arizonans and put thousands out of work.Since , the governor has issued&nbsp; delaying evictions, requiring more comprehensive virus&nbsp;testing reports and expanding eligibility for unemployment benefits.&nbsp;As of Wednesday, Trump already had approved major disaster declarations for Pennsylvania and Ohio.Reach the reporter at &nbsp;or 602-653-6807. Follow her on Twitter .Support local journalism. .View Comments

Arizona RepublicView CommentsGov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday asked President Trump to formally declare a "major disaster" in Arizona, a move that could mean more federal cash&nbsp;for the&nbsp;state's pandemic response efforts.Arizona already is set to . While that measure is broadly geared toward reviving the economy, the major disaster declaration would&nbsp;specifically support&nbsp;disaster-response efforts implemented by state and local governments.LETTER:&nbsp;If the president approves Ducey's request, funding would come from the&nbsp;Federal Emergency Management Agency.&nbsp;According...

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