Arizona's Booming Economy, Fiscal Health Receive National Recognition
BREAKING: Arizona Earns Top Credit Upgrade From Moody’s
The credit rating company Moody’s Investors Service this week announced it is upgrading Arizona’s credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, the highest rating Arizona has received. Arizona is the only state to have received two ratings upgrades from Moody’s in the past five years.
Arizona Republic: A Strong Economy Leads To An Upgrade In Arizona's Credit Rating
“A solid and increasingly diversified economy, along with prudent budget policies, have led to an upgrade in Arizona's credit rating. Rating agency Moody's Investors Service said it expects Arizona's economy ‘will continue to perform positively and that the state will maintain ample reserves’ in boosting Arizona's rating to the second highest notch."
BRIEF: Arizona Supports Teacher Professional Development
With the help of new funding included in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, 200 Arizona teachers recently kickstarted the process toward earning National Board Certification, an advanced credential that certifies teachers beyond state licensing through a series of rigorous assessments.
Task Force To Prevent Sex Abuse Submits Recommendations
The Justice For Victims of Child Sexual Abuse Task Force this week submitted its recommendations for further reforms to support victims and help prevent child sexual abuse. Governor Ducey established the task force through an executive order issued at the State Capitol on May 28, 2019.
Arizona Recognizes Rural Health Day
Governor Ducey declared November 21, 2019 Rural Health Day in Arizona to recognize the economic contributions of Arizona’s rural communities and affirm the state’s commitment to ensuring access to high-quality health care for all of the state's residents.
