The language of opportunity

We speak the same language, the language of opportunity."

Governor Ducey was referring to his relationship with Governor Claudia Pavlovich of Sonora, but the line applies to so much of what drives Arizona's success. The language of opportunity is what we're about.

This week marked the last official meeting between the leaders of Arizona and Sonora — a capstone to the mutually beneficial partnership that has defined the bi-national relationship between the two states over the past six years. This and other highlights of this busy week are below.

Governors Ducey, Pavlovich Sign Water, Air Quality Agreement
Governor Ducey and Sonora Governor Claudia Pavlovich capped their close, six-year professional relationship today by signing an agreement to secure the neighboring states’ water future and expand collaboration to monitor air quality.

Fronteras: Arizona-Mexico Commission Brings Governors Together For Final Meeting
"The governors of Arizona and Sonora met for a final time as heads of the Arizona-Sonora Commission and its cross-border counterpart Thursday. The two leaders have been working together for six years."

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Help Prevent Fentanyl Overdoses
Senate Bill 1486 excludes narcotic drug testing products that are used to determine whether a controlled substance contains fentanyl or a fentanyl analog from the list of illegal drug paraphernalia.

AZ Republic: Arizona Legalizes Fentanyl Test Strips To Prevent Overdose Deaths
"Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday decriminalized fentanyl test strips by signing into law a bill that was prompted by the overdose death of a legislator's son."

Governor Ducey Signs Bill Allowing To-Go Cocktails
The Governor in March 2020 issued an Executive Order restricting enforcement of regulations that prohibit sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages with the purchase of food to help mitigate financial consequences of the pandemic-related pause on certain business operations. House Bill 2773 permanently allows Arizona businesses the opportunity to offer to-go cocktails beyond the pandemic.

KVOA: Arizona Governor Signs Bill Allowing People To Get Cocktails To Go Even After Pandemic
"Arizonans will now be able to get cocktails to-go after the coronavirus pandemic. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday signed legislation allowing bars, liquor stores and restaurants to sell cocktails to-go."

Arizona Recognizes Military Appreciation Month
Governor Ducey declared May 2021 Military Appreciation Month to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s military personnel and their dedication to protecting our freedom and keeping Americans safe.