Recent News About Governor Doug Ducey

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Discount Tire acquires 35 acres in Phoenix to develop new corporate headquarters: 'One of Arizona’s greatest business success stories'

Discount Tire has announced plans to develop a new corporate headquarters after the purchase of 35 acres near Loop 101 and State Route 51.

Ducey announces Arizona 2.5 flat tax rate: 'It’s time to deliver lasting tax relief'

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has announced that the state is set to implement his planned flat-tax package as of Jan. 1, a year ahead of his campaign goal.

Arizona governor approves $1 billion bill as a 'bold step' to secure the state's water future

Gov. Doug Ducey (R-AZ) has signed legislation to make an unprecedented $1 billion investment to “secure Arizona’s water future” by augmenting water supplies and guaranteeing water security to the state.

Eyes turn to workforce development as Arizona continues to 'lure more companies to the state'

Arizona is a hub for for companies in a variety of fields that require educated workers, and economists are saying that means the state needs to focus on funding schools.

GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Awards $15.9 Million For New School Buses

First Round Of Awards Provides Low-Income Schools With 142 New School Buses

GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Strengthens Arizona-Sonora Relationship

Governor Doug Ducey today co-signed three Memoranda of Understanding with Sonora Governor Claudia Pavlovich at the Comisión Sonora-Arizona/Arizona-Mexico Commission 2018 Annual Meeting Plenary Session in Hermosillo, Sonora.

GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Appoints Fred DuVal To The Arizona Board Of Regents

Governor Doug Ducey announced the appointment of business and community leader Fred DuVal, a former Chairman of the Arizona Board of Regents and the 2014 Democratic nominee for Arizona governor, to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR).

Ducey expresses sympathy for Bush family

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently ordered the state's flags flown at half staff in observation of the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush.

Ducey ensures state's cooperation with National Guard troops on border

Gov. Doug Ducey welcomed the announcement by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that the federal government will deploy National Guard troops to enhance security in border states.

Ducey promotes state savings by limiting vehicle use

The state is looking for ways to manage tax dollars efficiently by reducing costs.

Ducey urges expansion of Second Chance Centers

During his State of the State address, Gov. Doug Ducey called on lawmakers to expand the state's Second Chance Centers at prisons and also announced a new ID program to ensure individuals leaving prison have a needed tool to successfully re-enter society.

Ducey appoints Burton to State Board of Education

Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed the co-founder of the Burton Family Foundation and long-time education advocate Christine Burton to the Arizona State Board of Education.

Ducey seeks public-private partnerships for rest areas

Gov. Doug Ducey is asking the federal government to grant Arizona permission to initiate a pilot program that would allow the state to use its highway rest stops for public-private partnerships in the hopes of creating more revenue for the state.

Ducey calls on congressional leaders to reauthorize funding for KidsCare

As funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) hangs in the balance, Gov. Doug Ducey has called on Arizona’s congressional leaders to reauthorize the program that provides coverage for over 23,000 of the state’s children.

Governor fills 2 vacancies on Pima County Superior Court

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed an Air Force veteran and a Superior Court commissioner to the Pima County Superior Court.

Ducey to receive AZBio's Leader of the Year Award

Gov. Doug Ducey will be named the Arizona Bioindustry Association’s (AZBio) Leader of the Year this month for his leadership and support of the state’s life-science industry.

UPDATED: Ducey appeals for disaster loan assistance for Yavapai County residents

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that disaster funds are available to businesses and residents in counties affected by recent flooding, according to a press release.

Ducey sees strong future for Arizona-Mexico trade

Gov. Doug Ducey spoke on development and border management recently at the Border Trade Alliance’s fourth annual Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border conference in Washington, D.C.

Ducey invokes state of emergency to combat Arizona wildfires

Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency saying that Arizona would allocate expanded resources to battle raging wildfires amplified over the past few months by heat, wind and available fuels.

Ducey’s office funds Arizona schools for wellness programs

Thirty-one schools in six Arizona counties recently won funding for drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs from Gov. Doug Ducey’s office through the High School Health and Wellness Program.