A new chapter

Governor Ducey this week signed the modernized tribal-state gaming compact, which will help support thousands of jobs and millions in revenue. More information about the gaming compact amendment, measures taken to protect Arizonans, and the crisis at the border can be found below:

See coverage of the historic signing below:

Associated Press: Arizona Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Sports Betting

Arizona Republic: New Casinos, More Slots Coming To Arizona As Gov. Doug Ducey Signs Deal With Tribes

Flagstaff Business News: Governor Ducey Signs Historic Tribal-State Gaming Compact Amendment

Washington Post: Arizona And Texas Governors: The Border Crisis In Our States Was Created By The Biden Administration
"We continue to support legal immigration. But what’s happening now is not legal, and it needs to end. The president and his team should resolve these issues as soon as possible — for the protection of Arizonans, Texans, these migrants and our entire country."

This guest opinion is the latest in a long line of actions by the Governor to address border security: Governor Ducey visits Douglas, meets with Martha Raddatz of ABC, calls on the administration to act, and talks to Fox News

Governor Ducey Signs Bipartisan, Unanimous Legislation Conforming Arizona’s Tax Code
In addition to the $600M tax cut, businesses will be provided immediate relief for any losses suffered during the pandemic, full conformity to federal tax treatment of Paycheck Protection Program loans to exempt them from state income tax, and a state income tax exemption for the first $10K in unemployment insurance benefits received in 2020.

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation Supporting Firefighters With Cancer
Governor Ducey this week signed legislation to further protect Arizona’s firefighters and fire investigators by expanding workers’ compensation for diseases presumed to be a result of their job demands and requirements.

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Honor Civil Justice Activist Fred Korematsu
Governor Ducey signed legislation to honor WWII internment camp survivor Fred Korematsu and his tireless commitment to equal justice under the law. The bill was sponsored by Senator Sonny Borrelli and passed unanimously in both legislative chambers.

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Strengthen Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts
House Bill 2542 allows the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to submit data from the Be Connected program for inclusion in an annual report by the Arizona Department of Health Services that details information on veteran suicides in Arizona and aims to prevent suicide deaths by Arizona service members.