Wildfires pose a serious threat, and first responders need to have the support and resources necessary to protect our communities. Governor Ducey this week issued an emergency declaration and called for a special session in response to the Telegraph and Mescal Wildfires that are devastating Pinal and Gila Counties and displacing many Arizonans.

He also called for additional resources to support border security, migrant children and foster children. 

All this and more, below.
Governor Ducey Announces Legislative Special Session In Response To Wildfires
Governor Ducey this week announced an upcoming special session of the Arizona Legislature to ensure our state has the resources needed to combat this season’s wildfires and address potentially deadly after effects like flooding.
12 News: Gov. Ducey Announces Legislative Special Session In Response To Arizona Wildfires
"Ducey is expected to work with legislative leadership, local communities and state fire professionals on specifics with a goal of convening next week."
Governor Ducey Issues Declarations of Emergency In Response To Telegraph, Mescal Fires
Governor Ducey this week issued two Declarations of Emergency in response to the Telegraph and Mescal Fires in Pinal and Gila Counties, making available up to $400,000 for response efforts.
Governors Ducey, Abbott Urgently Request Support For Border Security
Governors Ducey and Abbott this week urgently requested all U.S. governors to send available law enforcement resources to their states along the U.S.-Mexico border as illegal border crossings, apprehensions and unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody increase.
Governor Ducey Calls For Federal Action To Protect Vulnerable Migrant And Foster Children
Governor Ducey this week expressed significant concerns about the safety of unaccompanied minors crossing the border and the risks they face because of insufficient federal oversight.
Arizona Announces $8 Million Deposit To The Housing Trust Fund
These Housing Trust Fund dollars, totaling $8,001,948.04, may be utilized for affordable housing development, as well as housing assistance programs or activities where minimal federal resources exist, such as rapid rehousing, transitional housing and funding for homeless shelters. 
Governor Attends CP Technologies Grand Opening In Prescott
Governor Ducey this week welcomed a new manufacturing company to Arizona by traveling to Prescott for the grand opening of its new headquarters after relocating from California.
KTAR: Arizona Cracks Top 10 In Ranking Of Best State Economies
"Arizona cracked the top 10 in a personal finance website’s ranking of best and worst state economies of 2021."
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