PRIMER: Enhancing Rural Broadband
The Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal includes $10 million to more than triple the Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant. The budget also includes $50 million to install broadband conduit and fiber along 514 miles of rural interstate highway as well as an additional $9 million for highway safety technology that utilizes the new fiber.
Representative Shope Introduces Law Enforcement Cooperation Act
“Arizona welcomes people from all over the country and the world. We’re also a state that supports the rule of law, and will continue to be. Supporting public safety is an issue that people of all parties can get behind.” - Governor Ducey
Associated Press: Ban On Sanctuary Cities Introduced In Arizona Legislature
"The constitutional amendment introduced Wednesday by Republican Rep. T.J. Shope is backed by GOP Gov. Doug Ducey... Shope said in a statement that the 'referendum is about protecting public safety, preventing bad policy, and supporting the brave men and women of Arizona law enforcement.'"
Arizona Daily Star: Gov. Ducey: Southern Arizona On Way To Prosperity
"Without a doubt, Tucson and Southern Arizona enter the new decade on a roll. We intend to keep this momentum going by continuing to focus on policies that are making a difference — policies like rewarding our teachers and honoring our veterans." — Governor Ducey
PRIMER: Preparing Arizona’s Future Workforce
Governor Ducey’s Executive Budget invests in Arizona’s public universities to help more students graduate with the skills and education needed to compete in the New Economy. With the budget's $35 million investment, the New Economy Initiative will increase the number of graduates in critical high-demand industries such as engineering and healthcare.
Governor Ducey Proclaims School Counseling Week In Arizona
Governor Ducey declared this week, February 3 through 7, 2020, School Counseling Week in Arizona to recognize school counselors’ work to help students explore their talents, prepare for the future, excel in and out of the classroom and further personal growth.
