Arizona RepublicView CommentsCorrections & Clarifications: The American Red Cross collected plasma in Tucson from a recovered COVID-19 patient on April 12. Information about the earliest donor in the state was incorrect in an earlier version of the article.A Phoenix-area man who tested positive and fully recovered from COVID-19 donated his blood plasma April 15 as a possible treatment for critically ill patients.Mayo Clinic has partnered with blood donation company Vitalant in a from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat currently infected patients. The American Red...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsCorrections & Clarifications: The American Red Cross collected plasma in Tucson from a recovered COVID-19 patient on April 12. Information about the earliest donor in the state was incorrect in an earlier version of the article.A Phoenix-area man who tested positive and fully recovered from COVID-19 donated his blood plasma April 15 as a possible treatment for critically ill patients.Mayo Clinic has partnered with blood donation company Vitalant in a from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat currently infected patients. The American Red...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsAt least one metro Phoenix strip club has opened its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown. Xplicit Showclub in Glendale reopened to the public on Monday, May 11. Le Girls Gentlemen's Club in Phoenix also announced it would reopen that day, but later reversed its decision.Gov. Doug Ducey allowed restaurants to reopen their dining rooms this week, leading to . Bars were not included in the executive order, although the governor seemed to give."They may be licensed as a bar, but they are essentially a dine-in establishment," Ducey said at a May 4...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsAt least one metro Phoenix strip club has opened its doors for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown. Xplicit Showclub in Glendale reopened to the public on Monday, May 11. Le Girls Gentlemen's Club in Phoenix also announced it would reopen that day, but later reversed its decision.Gov. Doug Ducey allowed restaurants to reopen their dining rooms this week, leading to . Bars were not included in the executive order, although the governor seemed to give."They may be licensed as a bar, but they are essentially a dine-in establishment," Ducey said at a May 4...WW…

Get the newsShare This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutSome employees of Banner Health are subject to furloughs and pay cuts while those who are directly caring for COVID-19 patients will get a bonus.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to...…Get the newsShare This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutSome employees of Banner Health are subject to furloughs and pay cuts while those who are directly caring for COVID-19 patients will get a bonus.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsA Phoenix marijuana dispensary stopped just short of saying it had a COVID-19 cure.But YiLo Superstore did say it had a Coronavirus "immunization stabilizer tincture" that you could mix with water "should you come down with a life-threatening virus."YiLo advertised the sodium chlorite solution as a virus killer and an immune system builder on its website under the headings, "CoronaV instructions" and "a word on Coronavirus."The Arizona Attorney General's Office has another word for the product: Fraud.State regulators , saying the...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsA Phoenix marijuana dispensary stopped just short of saying it had a COVID-19 cure.But YiLo Superstore did say it had a Coronavirus "immunization stabilizer tincture" that you could mix with water "should you come down with a life-threatening virus."YiLo advertised the sodium chlorite solution as a virus killer and an immune system builder on its website under the headings, "CoronaV instructions" and "a word on Coronavirus."The Arizona Attorney General's Office has another word for the product: Fraud.State regulators , saying the...WW…

Raúl Grijalvaopinion contributorView CommentsPresident Trump is using the worst pandemic in a century to weaken our environmental laws without public oversight, and he isn’t sparing the Grand Canyon.While Americans shelter at home, waiting for the administration to offer a more effective medical response than injecting bleach, an administration advisory group just released a report recommending opening more public lands to uranium extraction.The steps by the Nuclear Fuel Working Group, an industry-stacked panel the president created through an executive order in July 2019, look a lot like...…Raúl Grijalvaopinion contributorView CommentsPresident Trump is using the worst pandemic in a century to weaken our environmental laws without public oversight, and he isn’t sparing the Grand Canyon.While Americans shelter at home, waiting for the administration to offer a more effective medical response than injecting bleach, an administration advisory group just released a report recommending opening more public lands to uranium extraction.The steps by the Nuclear Fuel Working Group, an industry-stacked panel the president created through an executive order in July 2019, look a lot like...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsAs David Vose looked out at acres of his farmland that will soon be covered in houses,  his daughter Addison tugged on his pant leg. "Papa, now can I have a tractor ride?" she asked.Vose is the proud owner of Blue Sky Organic Farms in Litchfield Park, where he's been growing organic produce for 25 years.His wife, Sara Dolan, raises goats, oversees the farm store and helps keep everything running smoothly. Their two daughters, Scout, 4, and Addison, 2, enjoy spending their days running around outside, playing with the baby goats...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsAs David Vose looked out at acres of his farmland that will soon be covered in houses,  his daughter Addison tugged on his pant leg. "Papa, now can I have a tractor ride?" she asked.Vose is the proud owner of Blue Sky Organic Farms in Litchfield Park, where he's been growing organic produce for 25 years.His wife, Sara Dolan, raises goats, oversees the farm store and helps keep everything running smoothly. Their two daughters, Scout, 4, and Addison, 2, enjoy spending their days running around outside, playing with the baby goats...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsA man who was arrested on suspicion of throwing paint on a memorial to Arizona Confederate troops at the state Capitol on Friday says he acted alone and that he did it to protest racism and to inspire protesters. , according to authorities. The 29-year-old now faces charges on suspicion of felony criminal damage and abuse of monument, a misdemeanor, according to court documents he shared with The Arizona Republic.The stone statue was doused with red paint about 30 minutes before people gathered at the state Capitol Friday evening to...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsA man who was arrested on suspicion of throwing paint on a memorial to Arizona Confederate troops at the state Capitol on Friday says he acted alone and that he did it to protest racism and to inspire protesters. , according to authorities. The 29-year-old now faces charges on suspicion of felony criminal damage and abuse of monument, a misdemeanor, according to court documents he shared with The Arizona Republic.The stone statue was doused with red paint about 30 minutes before people gathered at the state Capitol Friday evening to...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsPresident Donald Trump issued an executive order on immigration last week that, if he’d made the move earlier, would have kept his in-laws from becoming U.S. citizens.The president banned individuals wishing to enter the U.S. from receiving green cards for 60 days, with the proviso that the order could be renewed.Immigration already has been largely shut down owing to the pandemic, with suspended visa services and border restrictions.And, while the president says this is about protecting American jobs during the pandemic, his immigration adviser, , “When...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsPresident Donald Trump issued an executive order on immigration last week that, if he’d made the move earlier, would have kept his in-laws from becoming U.S. citizens.The president banned individuals wishing to enter the U.S. from receiving green cards for 60 days, with the proviso that the order could be renewed.Immigration already has been largely shut down owing to the pandemic, with suspended visa services and border restrictions.And, while the president says this is about protecting American jobs during the pandemic, his immigration adviser, , “When...WW…

Arizona Republic Scottsdale's mayor rescinded the city's mask mandate on Monday, but residents aren't off the hook with wearing masks. Face coverings still are required in most public places in Scottsdale due to Maricopa County's mask mandate.In a statement issued on Monday, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said he removed Scottsdale's mandate because of the significant decline of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates in Maricopa County over the past several weeks.When Gov. Doug Ducey passed an executive order allowing local communities to mandate face coverings in mid-June,...…Arizona Republic Scottsdale's mayor rescinded the city's mask mandate on Monday, but residents aren't off the hook with wearing masks. Face coverings still are required in most public places in Scottsdale due to Maricopa County's mask mandate.In a statement issued on Monday, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane said he removed Scottsdale's mandate because of the significant decline of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates in Maricopa County over the past several weeks.When Gov. Doug Ducey passed an executive order allowing local communities to mandate face coverings in mid-June,...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsAttorney General William Barr on Monday authorized the Department of Justice to  any “substantial allegations” of voter fraud in last week's election.Meanwhile, here in Arizona, the Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee and the Arizona Republican Party had their first court hearing on Monday on their lawsuit — the one that contends Maricopa County poll workers “consistently, regularly and systematically” took action that deprived Trump of “potentially thousands” of votes.Or, as it turns out, 180 votes.And...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsAttorney General William Barr on Monday authorized the Department of Justice to  any “substantial allegations” of voter fraud in last week's election.Meanwhile, here in Arizona, the Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee and the Arizona Republican Party had their first court hearing on Monday on their lawsuit — the one that contends Maricopa County poll workers “consistently, regularly and systematically” took action that deprived Trump of “potentially thousands” of votes.Or, as it turns out, 180 votes.And...WW…