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** Welcoming Veterans With Open Arms 🇺🇸
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Making Arizona Home Base For Veterans Everywhere ([link removed])
Arizona is home to more than 600,000 veterans, and Governor Doug Ducey is working to welcome even more. The Governor’s balanced budget invests $45 million to eliminate all state income taxes on veterans’ military pensions, rolling out the welcome mat to veterans all over the country.
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Governor Ducey Signs Jake’s Law, Improving Access to Mental Health Care ([link removed])
Governor Ducey joined advocates, legislators and family members affected by suicide to sign S.B. 1523, also known as Jake’s Law. The legislation requires health care insurers to cover mental health without additional barriers — just like they would cover an annual physical.
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Arizona Republic: Every Lawmaker In Arizona Just Voted For Better Mental Health Care. That's A Big Deal ([link removed])
"Senate Bill 1523 passed unanimously in the House and Senate and was quickly signed by Gov. Doug Ducey, who had previously made suicide prevention a priority in his State of the State address."
12 News: "Jake's Law" Teen Mental Health Bill Signed ([link removed])
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Associated Press: Arizona Governor Signs Mental Health Legislation Into Law ([link removed])
"Responding to a rapid rise in teenage suicides in Arizona, the House and Senate approved the measure unanimously and Ducey promptly signed it in a public ceremony... The measure directs $8 million to cover mental health treatments for children and teens who are uninsured or underinsured, whether they’re treated at school or by a private provider."
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Arizona Applauds Passage Of Jake's Law ([link removed])
Jake's Law was introduced by Senator Kate Brophy McGee and Representative Weninger and passed the Arizona legislature with unanimous support. Advocates, community members and organizations throughout Arizona voiced their support for the new law.
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Governor Ducey Joins Students For Read Across America Day ([link removed])
This week, Governor Ducey joined Wildflower Accelerated Academy in Goodyear to celebrate “Read Across America Day” with Kindergarten and first-grade students. He was joined by Avondale Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Betsy Hargrove and other education leaders.
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Governor Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ Provide COVID-19 Update ([link removed])
This week, Governor Ducey and Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ provided an update on COVID-19 (previously known as novel coronavirus) and Arizona’s preparedness efforts at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory in Phoenix.
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Improving SR 189 Means Better Roads, Better Future For Arizona ([link removed])
This week, Governor Ducey and state, local and federal officials broke ground on a $134 million project to improve mobility and safety on a 3.75-mile Nogales highway. The project, once completed, will help increase international trade coming through Nogales by linking the Mariposa Port of Entry and Interstate 19.
KOLD News 13: Groundbreaking On SR 189 ([link removed])
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Arizona Celebrates Women's History Month ([link removed])
Governor Ducey declared March 2020 Women’s History Month in Arizona to honor and recognize the many women who have contributed to the character and success of our state and nation.
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