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Investing In Arizona's Future

I-17 Investments Mean Better Roads, Better Future
Investments topping $300 million will widen I-17 to three lanes along 15 miles between Anthem and Black Canyon City and build an 8-mile system of flex lanes on the grade between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point.

Governor Ducey joined directors of the Arizona Department of Transportation, Arizona Department of Public Safety and Arizona Office of Tourism along with business leaders, local elected officials and transportation stakeholders to announce significant improvements to Interstate 17 north of Phoenix.

FOX 10: I-17 Improvements On The Way

Arizona’s Be Connected Program A National Model For Success
Arizona’s Be Connected program is getting national attention—and even being modeled at the federal level—for its success reducing veteran suicide.

The New York Times: Program To Prevent Suicide By Veterans Earns Bipartisan Support
"The program, called Be Connected, is based on one that worked with Arizona National Guard members who were dying by suicide at increasingly high rates over the last decade, and supported by a 2015 law designed to improve veteran’s mental health."

Governor Ducey Speaks At Bipartisan "Civics Forward" Event
Governor Ducey joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for its Civics Forward event in Washington, D.C. There, he sat down for a panel titled, "Leading at the State Level," with journalist, author and distinguished historian A'Lelia Bundles to discuss the importance of civics education and civic engagement.

KGUN 9: Governor Ducey Visits UA Adaptive Sports

Arizona Daily Star: University Of Arizona's Adaptive Athletics Program Wows Gov. Doug Ducey, Other Dignitaries
"Tuesday was a day to impress for the UA’s nationally renowned adaptive athletics program. Organizers took Ducey, Robbins and a cadre of dignitaries, including Tucson auto dealer Jim Click and former UA president Peter Likins, on a tour of the UA’s sparkling Disability Resource Center."

Arizona Tackles Health Care Profession Shortage
Governor Doug Ducey this week joined Creighton University for the groundbreaking of the university’s new Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix, set to open in 2021. Creighton University’s nearly 200,000 square foot facility will serve nearly 900 students while offering residency and fellowship programs.

KTAR: City, State Leaders Welcome Creighton Medical Campus To Phoenix
"The campus will include a four-year medical school plus programs for nursing, occupational and physical therapy, pharmacy, physician assistants and emergency medical services."

Governor Ducey Recognizes Sandra Day O'Connor Day
Governor Doug Ducey designated September 25, 2019 Sandra Day O'Connor Day in Arizona, marking 38 years since the day Justice O'Connor was sworn in as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Governor Ducey Names Carlton Woodruff Director Of The Arizona Department Of Revenue
Governor Doug Ducey this week announced the appointment of Carlton Woodruff as the director of the Arizona Department of Revenue. Woodruff has served as interim director since December 2018.