As we head into Memorial Day weekend, Governor Ducey took action earlier today to ensure the Arizona Legislature moves on the state budget with a sense of urgency. The fiscal year ends in a month, and the Governor says it's time to deliver a budget that will benefit all Arizonans. 

Details on the Governor's executive action below, along with a recap of the week's other news: federal approval of the tribal-state gaming compact amendment, the Republican Governors Association Spring Meeting and more.
Governor Ducey Vetoes 22 Bills; Calls On Legislature To Pass A Budget
Governor Ducey has already signed more bills this session than he has any other session since taking office in 2015, and in his veto letter, the Governor said he will not be signing any additional bills until a budget reaches his desk.
RGA Announces Future 2022 Leadership
"The Republican Governors Association announced today that Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds have been selected by their peers to continue leadership roles with RGA beyond their current one-year term."
AZ Republic (Op-Ed): Arizona Should Recover Faster Because It Made Such Wise COVID-19 Decisions
"With the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to face multiple challenges simultaneously...As a former surgeon general who lives here in Arizona, I’m often asked, 'How’s Arizona doing compared to other states?' I’d say pretty well, all things considered."
Tribal-State Gaming Compact Amendment Now In Effect
The U.S. Department of Interior has given its approval to the amended tribal-state gaming compact, finalizing an agreement to modernize gaming in Arizona that was signed in April by Governor Doug Ducey and the state’s tribal leaders
AZ Republic: Arizona Sports Betting Deal Approved By Department Of Interior, Now Legal In State
"You can now legally gamble on sporting events and fantasy sports in Arizona. The U.S. Department of Interior approved the amended tribal-state gaming compact on Monday, finalizing an agreement signed last month by Governor Doug Ducey and the state’s tribal leaders."
Governor Ducey Announces $550K From AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund To Support Mental Health Organizations
Among the mental health services offered by the recipient organizations include youth and teen after-school programs, suicide prevention, adult mental health recovery, behavioral health therapy and more.
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