Gaps in Arizona border wall filled with double-stacked shipping containers
Arizona Gov. Ducey said 11-day project closed 3,820 open feet of the wall with 130 shipping containers.
Arizona Gov. Ducey to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visit
Ducey is on a mission to woo suppliers for the new $12 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TSMC) plant being built in his state.
Arizona Supreme Court keeps voting rights measure off ballot
A voter initiative rolling back Republican-backed election law changes and expanding voting access will not appear on the November ballot, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday, issuing a final death knell after an on-again off-again series of court rulings.
Arizona Supreme Court says voters can’t repeal tax cuts
Gov. Doug Ducey and other Republicans have argued that tax cuts boost business prospects and can lead to higher state tax revenue in the long run.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill that will provide scholarship funds to students
H.B. 2853 ensures that every K-12 student in the state will be eligible for scholarship funds to help offset tuition at private schools and other education costs, according to a news release from the governor's office.
Arizona Gov. Ducey calls for unification of Republicans heading into General Election
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said in a series of tweets that Republicans in the state must unite behind the newly named GOP nominees heading into the November election to "ensure Arizona remains a beacon of freedom and prosperity."
Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on COVID-19 relief funds
A judge has dismissed Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s demands that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don’t have mask requirements or that close due to outbreaks.
Shelter-in-place order issued for parts of Flagstaff; Arizona National Guard to assist with flood recovery
"Help is on the way" to Coconino County. Gov. Ducey says the number one priority is to ensure our communities are safe and getting the help they need.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill banning close recording of law enforcement; ACLU calls it unconstitutional
A bill that was signed into law by the Arizona governor on July 6 bans recording law enforcement officials within 8 feet.
Arizona educators can now teach at public schools before earning college degree
SB 1159, introduced by State Senator Rick Gray, allows people without a bachelor's degree to start and finish their training as a teacher while in college.
In era of transparency, Arizona law limits filming police
Arizona’s governor has signed a law that restricts how the public can video police at a time when there’s growing pressure across the U.S. for greater law enforcement transparency.
Arizona OKs biggest US school voucher plan, but plan faces challenge
While Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed into law a massive expansion of the state's private school voucher system, the new law is still facing challenges from opponents who are looking at options to block it.
Arizona Gov. Ducey backs Karrin Taylor Robson as successor
“Karrin is the real deal — pro-life, pro-gun and pro-wall — and she’ll stand up to Joe Biden and the radical left,” Ducey said in a video announcing his endorsement. “Karrin is a strong, new leader for Arizona.”
Arizona governor signs $1.2B water infrastructure bill as state faces cutbacks
The new legislation will put the money toward the new Water Infrastructure Finance Authority, which will be focused on buying new sources of water and building new infrastructure to import water into Arizona.
Arizona governor signs bill directing $335M to build border fence
In addition to the $335 million fencing appropriation, the Arizona budget’s border funding contains $209 million in funding for border-related enforcement.
Ducey OKs $18B budget upping school, infrastructure spending
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law his eighth and final state budget, an $18 billion spending plan that uses a record surplus to invest in education and infrastructure while lowering state debt and preparing for an economic downturn.
Arizona Gov. Ducey tests positive for COVID-19, will not attend border talks with Pence
The governor is reportedly asymptomatic and feeling well, and thanked former Vice President Mike Pence for his “continued advocacy” on border security.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill allowing on-site counting of early ballots
Arizona voters may be able to have their mail ballots counted on-site if they bring them to a polling place in future elections.
Arizona Gov. Ducey in Israel for trade, water, security talks
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will meet with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog as well as former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also will meet with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides.
Arizona governor vetoes voter registration cancellation bill
HB 2617 would have allowed county recorders in Arizona to cancel a person's voter registration if they had reason to believe that they were not a U.S. citizen or had a driver's license issued in another state.