What a week! We’re used to having crazy busy weeks here on the 9th Floor, but this was one for record books.

We shuttered a state board that failed to do its job, we issued an Executive Order to meet exploding job demand and then we celebrated Arizona’s hardworking teachers - on Monday! On Tuesday we blazed a new trail for higher education. On Wednesday morning we announced a new housing director and a major financial commitment to combat homelessness. By the time 5 o’clock rolled around we dramatically expanded telehealth, signed historic water legislation and protected personal property rights.

Tired yet?

All this and more is below. Check it out. And then enjoy your weekend. Monday’s right around the corner.
Governor Ducey Signs Bill To Expand Opportunities For Community College Students
Governor Ducey signed legislation allowing community colleges to offer four-year degrees, paving the way for Arizona’s current and future workforces and expanding opportunities for populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Arizona Announces $9 Million For Child Care Providers
Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced an additional $9 million in aid for child care providers throughout the state. As the Arizona economy continues to strengthen, today’s funding for the Child Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment Grant Program will be critical in ensuring child care is available for Arizonans reentering the workforce.
KTAR: Arizona Projected To Add About 550,000 Jobs By 2029
"New projections from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity have the state adding approximately 550,000 jobs by 2029. Arizona is expected to grow to about 3.66 million jobs by 2029, up from 3.11 million in 2019, according to the projections."
Phoenix Business Journal: Ducey Reinstates Requirement For Unemployment Benefit Recipients To Look For Work
"Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Monday rescinded an executive order that waived the requirement. That order had been in effect since March 2020, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Arizona Department of Economic Security will again be enforcing the requirement starting the week of May 23."
Arizona Republic: Expanded Telehealth Coverage That Began During COVID-19 Now Permanent In Arizona
"The law, signed by Gov. Doug Ducey Wednesday, makes permanent telehealth flexibility that had been permitted under executive orders Ducey issued during Arizona's COVID-19 public health emergency."
Fox 10 Phoenix: Telehealth Expanded In Arizona To Help Vulnerable Communities
"The expansion of telehealth will give those who live in rural parts of the state access to the healthcare they may have had previously needed to travel far to receive."
Arizona Republic: Tom Simplot To Head Arizona Housing Department; Ducey Announces $500M To Combat Homelessness
"Former Phoenix City Councilman Tom Simplot will take over as director of the Arizona Department of Housing 'to spearhead a new state effort to combat homelessness and housing instability,' Gov. Doug Ducey announced Wednesday." 
Prescott eNews: Arizona Provides $500K To Combat Veteran Homelessness
"This announcement comes on the first day of Tom Simplot’s new role as Director of the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) and follows Wednesday’s announcement of $508 million in new federal funding to address homelessness and housing instability throughout the state."
KOLD: Gov. Ducey Signs Bill That Guards Gun Manufacturers From Lawsuits
"Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation that protects the Second Amendment rights of Arizonans by preventing lawsuits that have no connection to unlawful use of firearms. The new law is similar to federal law that was passed on a bipartisan level."
KNAU: New Clean Water Program Signed Into Arizona Law
"Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation this week to establish new clean water rules, following a rollback of federal protections for ephemeral waterways last year."
Governor Ducey Takes Action To Protect Arizona Seniors
Governor Ducey is working with the Arizona Legislature to strip all licensing and regulatory responsibilities from the board that oversees the leadership of nursing care and assisted living facilities. In a letter, the Governor asked the Board’s responsibilities be transferred to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Arizona Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day
Governor Ducey declared May 4, 2021 Arizona Teacher Appreciation Day to celebrate hardworking teachers and recognize their dedication to supporting students in and out of the classroom. 
Arizona Recognizes Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Governor Ducey declared May to be Brain Tumor Awareness Month to promote education of the condition, recognize the medical professionals who combat the issue, highlight the significant progress in research, and honor the families who have been impacted.
KTAR: Arizona Gov. Ducey Signs Bill To Protect Personal Property Rights
"Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bipartisan bill Wednesday to ensure Arizonans can’t lose their personal property without a criminal conviction."
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