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(Win McNamee / Getty Images) (PHOENIX) The Biden Administration gave support to districts across Arizona ignoring the state's ban on mask mandates, 12 News reported. Gov. Doug Ducey planned to reward schools that do not mandate masks or other protections against the transmission of COVID-19. In his recent White House speech, Biden criticized politicians who are "trying to turn public safety measures, that is children wearing masks in school, into political disputes for their own political gain.

(Christian Petersen / Getty Images) (PHOENIX) The city of Phoenix filed a lawsuit with the Superior Court Tuesday, accusing the state of Arizona of violating the state's constitution, the state said in a news release. Phoenix alleged that state lawmakers illegally put provisions into a state budget bill, and claimed it was a violation of Arizona's constitution.

(Christian Petersen / Getty Images) (TEMPE, Ariz.) Arizona State University announced Wednesday that masks or face coverings will be required in all classrooms as well as in teaching and research labs. ASU noted it will continue to work within guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for colleges and universities. The guidelines suggest that everyone wear a face covering while inside university or college buildings.