Ducey sees no need to add gays to protected classes

September 19, 2019 Leave a comment

Gov. Doug Ducey won’t support extending state laws to prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation. “I’m against discrimination in all its forms,” the governor said Thursday. But Ducey said he does not think it’s necessary to provide ...

Governor, Phoenix mayor urge getting federally approved ID

August 29, 2019 1 Comment

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego ‘fesses up August 29 to not yet having obtained an enhanced Arizona driver's license that will become necessary to board aircraft and enter federal buildings next year. But Gov. Doug Ducey said he already has his. (Photo by Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services)

Gov. Doug Ducey says he already has his. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego admits she does not.

Time for change in vacation rental law, Ducey says

August 23, 2019 1 Comment

Acknowledging it hasn't quite worked as promoted, Gov. Doug Ducey wants to take a new look at legislation he signed three years ago that pretty much stripped cities of their ability to regulate vacation rentals.

Ducey urges Tucson to reject sanctuary city ballot measure

August 23, 2019 2 Comments

Gov. Doug Ducey has added his voice to those urging Tucson residents to reject a ballot measure to declare the community a ``sanctuary city.''

Partnership allows people to drink a beer to save a deer

August 22, 2019 Leave a comment

Gov. Doug Ducey, right, sips on a cold one during a ceremony announcing a a Flagstaff craft brewery will link donations to the state Game and Fish Department to sales of one of its lines of beer. With him is Kurt Davis of the Game and Fish Commission. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)

It's officially called "Cheers to Arizona Wildlife.''

House minority leader calls for special session on gun control

August 6, 2019 2 Comments

With two mass shootings fresh on people's minds the top state House Democrat wants a special session to debate -- and presumably enact -- a series of gun control measures.

Ducey denies he ordered Nike incentives withdrawn

July 30, 2019 2 Comments

BOLOGNA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 26 2014: Exposition of nike sport shoes. Nike is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel. The company was founded on January 25, 1964.

Gov. Doug Ducey denied Tuesday that he unilaterally ordered the Commerce Authority to rescind a $1 million incentive that had been offered to Nike to locate a manufacturing plant in Goodyear.

Ducey welcomes Nike to Arizona

July 11, 2019 Leave a comment

This undated product image obtained by the Associated Press shows Nike Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoes that have a U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on it, known as the Betsy Ross flag, on them. Nike is pulling the flag-themed tennis shoe after former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick complained to the shoemaker, according to the Wall Street Journal. (AP Photo)

A week after going on a Twitter tirade against Nike, Gov. Doug Ducey gave the company a warm welcome to Arizona on the same medium.

Sonora governor decries talk of tariffs, border closures

June 29, 2019 Leave a comment

Sonora Gov. Claudia Pavlovich discusses the impact of talk of tariffs and border closures have on the area economy Friday with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at the annual meeting of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)

Sonora Gov. Claudia Pavlovich warned Friday that the talk about tariffs and border closures coming from Washington is endangering the economy of both her state and Arizona.