Recent News About Office of the Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Arizona Capitol Dome Lit Blue for Human Trafficking Prevention Month

By Press release submission | Jan 5, 2019

Throughout January, the Arizona State Capitol Dome will be lit blue in recognition of Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Arizona’s efforts to combat human trafficking, protect victims’ rights, and bring greater awareness and attention to this horrific crime.

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

By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2018

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

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Arizona Cardinals Visit Second Chance Center Job Fair

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Governor Doug Ducey, joined by Arizona Cardinals President Michael Bidwill and Arizona Cardinals players Antoine Bethea and Corey Peters, attended a job fair yesterday at the Lewis State Prison Complex’s Eagle Point Second Chance Center.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Arizona’s State Fair - A 113-Year-Old Tradition

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2018

Over a century ago, the Arizona Exposition and State Fair was established to provide a gathering place for the Arizona community.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: BD Breaks Ground At I.D.E.A. Tempe Campus

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2018

Officials from Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a leading global medical technology company, were joined today by Governor Doug Ducey, Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell and representatives of The Boyer Company to officially break ground on the new I.D.E.A. (Innovation, Discovery, Education and Arts) Tempe campus.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Infosys To Open Technology And Innovation Hub In Arizona, Hire 1000 Workers

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2018

Represents Key Milestone In Company’s Commitment To Hire 10000 American Workers And Close IT Skills Gap

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Governor’s Budget Office Projects Strong Economic Growth In Arizona

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2018

The Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) today released its 2018 Summer Economic Outlook projecting strong and accelerating growth for Arizona in the coming years.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Governor Ducey Participates In United Food Bank Ribbon-Cutting

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2018

Celebrates Arizona’s Efforts To Help Families In Need

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Arizona Establishes Arizona Medal Of Valor

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2018

Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order creating the Arizona Medal of Valor, an award that will recognize and honor the public safety officers and first responders who put their lives on the line to protect the safety of Arizonans.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Governor Ducey Honors State Trooper Tyler Edenhofer

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2018

Governor Ducey delivered the following remarks at a candle light vigil honoring the life of State Trooper Tyler Edenhofer on July 30, 2018 at the Fallen Officer Memorial at the Wesley Bolin Plaza.

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR DOUG DUCEY: Investing In Arizona's Border Strike Force

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2018

Governor Doug Ducey, joined by Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Colonel Frank Milstead, Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier and Chief Patrol Agent Rodolfo Karisch, highlighted increased investments in the Arizona Border Strike Force for FY 2019.

Ducey proposes using settlement funds for new school buses

By Marian Johns | Jun 20, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has laid out a plan to use part of the $57 million in settlement funds the state will receive from Volkswagen for new school buses, wild land fire crews, and equipment for the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Governor's Office projects school funding for upcoming year

By Marian Johns | Jun 18, 2018

The Arizona Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting has released an analysis that projects the state's school district and charter school funding for the FY 2019.

Arizona Border Strike Force continues to net drug, weapons trafficking arrests

By Giselle Rances | Jun 2, 2018

Since September 2015, the Arizona Border Strike Force has continued to protect local communities by preventing the illegal trafficking of narcotics, weapons and ammunition in the state.

Ducey signs bill to enhance state's civics education program

By Giselle Rances | May 27, 2018

Students in the program will take at least one semester of an American Civics course and an assessment at the end of the class.

Governor fighting for 20 percent pay raise for teachers

By Soutrik Das | May 6, 2018

With teachers across the state on strike April 26 through May 3, Gov. Doug Ducey said he is working to increase salaries for educators in Arizona.

Klein to serve as state treasurer

By Giselle Rances | Apr 30, 2018

Governor Doug Ducey has appointed Eileen Klein as the state’s new treasurer.

Ducey pledges teachers will receive 20 percent raise by 2020

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has announced a 20 percent salary increase for Arizona teachers, in addition to plans to restore recession-era cuts for the next five years.

Arizona ranks 5th in national economic momentum index

By Soutrik Das | Apr 11, 2018

A recent index of State Economic Momentum, a quarterly report published by Washington, D.C., ranked Arizona No. 5 in the nation for its economic growth.

Ducey pays tribute to state's first woman governor