NEW DATA: Arizona Exports Reach Record Level
Arizona exports reached $24.7 billion 2019, a record high and nearly 10 percent increase from the year before. Manufacturing exports increased 7.5 percent, totaling $20.9 billion — the highest export amount in terms of dollars since the data have been tracked.
KTAR: Data Shows Arizona Exports Reached Record Level In 2019
"The state’s largest exports by dollar value were aerospace parts and products ($3.8 billion), semiconductor and other electronic components ($3.5 billion) and metal ores ($2 billion). The record export dollar amount also coincided with Arizona adding 84,000 jobs between December 2018 and December 2019, a 2.8% growth."
PRIMER: Honoring Veterans’ Service To Country
More than 600,000 veterans call Arizona home — and Governor Ducey is working to welcome even more. The Governor's balanced budget invests $45 million to eliminate all state income taxes on Arizona’s veterans’ military pensions.
Governor Ducey Applauds Lesko Bill To Prevent Travel Delays
Governor Ducey applauded Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (CD-8) for introducing legislation to help avoid travel delays when new federal identification requirements kick in this fall. Governor Ducey and community leaders have worked to raise awareness of the new federal identification requirements to board airplanes.
FGA: Arizona Governor Doug Ducey: Creating Opportunity For All
"Work promotes independence and self-sufficiency and Arizona is helping lead the nation when it comes to removing obstacles that keep individuals from climbing the economic ladder of success. More than 1,000 regulations have been eliminated under Gov. Ducey’s leadership, saving millions of taxpayer dollars and promoting entrepreneurship and work in every corner of the state."
Arizona Occupational Licensing Reforms Take Center Stage At NGA
On a panel with Democrat and Republican governors from across the country, Governor Ducey highlighted Arizona’s efforts to reduce barriers on job seekers, including becoming the first state in the nation to implement universal recognition of occupational licenses, as well as the additional licensing reforms sought this year.
