Border issues dominated the news as the second week of August comes to a close, with Gov. Ducey calling for the resignation of the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. 

The Governor also named a new chief operating officer, touted a significant investment in broadband and honored the brave Navajo Code Talkers who are the very definition of the Greatest Generation. Read about it all below.
Governor Ducey Calls For Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas Resignation Following Leaked Comments
Governor Ducey this week called for the resignation of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas following explosive leaked comments in which Mayorkas called the border crisis “unsustainable,” said “these numbers cannot continue” and said “if our borders are the first line of defense, we're going to lose.”
Arizona Celebrates National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Governor Ducey is recognizing National Navajo Code Talkers Day, now an official state holiday, tomorrow, August 14, to honor the Navajo Code Talkers who answered the call to protect our nation.
Governor Ducey Announces New Chief Operating Officer For State Of Arizona
Governor Ducey this week announced the appointment of Sarah Rose Pirzada as the State of Arizona’s newest Chief Operating Officer, overseeing all state agency operations and managing the Governor’s cabinet.

 
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