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Securing Arizona's Fiscal Future

Arizona’s Rainy Day Fund Bolstered To Record $1 Billion Balance
From a $1 billion deficit to $1 billion in our Rainy Day Fund, Arizona has never been better prepared for our future. By saving these dollars, Arizona is better equipped to protect our growing investments in areas like K-12 public education, public safety and child safety while avoiding the budget gimmicks and band-aids of the past.

Arizona Teachers Academy Grads Start Careers In The Classroom
"Students are not the only ones gearing up for a new school year. Some of the first graduates of the Arizona Teachers Academy are also heading back to class. The program launched in 2017 as a way to keep teachers in state and out of debt."

Governor Ducey Announces Appointment Of Mike Faust As Next Director Of Department Of Child Safety
There is no greater responsibility of government than to protect public safety and that’s especially important when it comes to caring for and protecting vulnerable children. Mike Faust has spent the last four years as an instrumental figure in the positive transformation of the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

Department of Juvenile Corrections Making Strides In Serving Arizona’s At-Risk Youth
The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is making significant strides in carrying out its mission of rehabilitating delinquent youth to become productive law abiding members of society. Governor Ducey saw the innovative programs taking place first-hand as he toured ADJC on Wednesday.

Governor Ducey Stops By Arizona Cardinals Training Camp
Governor Ducey joined Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwill at training camp this week, meeting with players like wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, new Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury and Cardinals staff to wish them good luck for the season ahead.