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A civil liberties agenda for our new governor
On election night, just after being named the winner of Arizona’s hotly contested race for governor, Doug Ducey promised to “make Arizona a place of opportunity for all.” He reiterated that promise during his Jan. 5 inaugural address, saying every Arizonan must be “given a fair chance and even a second chance, no one forgotten, no one written off.”
Ducey retains several Brewer agency directors
Gov. Doug Ducey announced that he will hold onto several of his predecessor’s agency directors, including the heads of AHCCCS, the Arizona Department of Corrections and the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Gov. Ducey to greet President Obama in Phoenix
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey plans to meet President Barack Obama when he arrives in Phoenix.
GOP excited, Dems deflated by speech
Ducey’s speech was well-received by GOP lawmakers. There weren’t any surprises, but Republicans were optimistic about the tone and direction he set for his administration. “Obviously, he’s outlining a vision, and next week we’ll hear more specifics.
Ducey inaugurated, pledges action on budget, school choice
Taking the oath of office as Arizona’s 23rd governor, Doug Ducey foreshadowed a conservative agenda in his administration, vowing a lean budget, efficient government, more choice in education and a focus on bringing new companies and jobs to the state.
Ducey to be sworn in as Arizona’s 23rd governor today
Republican Doug Ducey becomes Arizona's 23rd governor today, ascending to the ninth floor of the state Capitol's executive tower amid the challenge of overcoming a budget shortfall while enacting an agenda that won him voter approval.
Sit tight, the end is nigh
Some of Brewer’s agency heads and others have been fidgeting over whether they’ll still have jobs under Ducey’s new administration. Last Wednesday, Ducey’s transition team told them to wait a little bit more, although it also looks like they – and those who are seeking jobs in the new administration – will have their answers soon.
Who’s hot, who’s not heading into 2015
A rundown of the people and groups who ended 2014 on the upswing and those who are glad to see the year come to an end.
Brewer leaving legacy of fighting Obama, federal government
Gov. Jan Brewer fought President Barack Obama on immigration and border security for most of her tenure, earning national prominence by enacting tough laws that were mainly struck down by the courts and famously wagging her finger in the president's face during a meeting on an airport tarmac.
Ducey announces more staff hires
Governor-elect Doug Ducey announced several more hires for his incoming administration, drawing from his campaign staff and people who worked under chief of staff Kirk Adams during his time as House speaker.
The Ducey hiring train keeps on chugging
Ducey’s transition team today (Dec. 19) announced another batch of senior staffers. Three of the hires were expected – Mike Liburdi as general counsel, Daniel Scarpinato as deputy chief of staff for communications and JP Twist as a senior advisor – but one caught some observers off guard: Victor Riches, who will be the deputy chief of staff for policy and budget.
Due diligence: Governor-elect Ducey’s transition slow but steady
People close to Governor-elect Doug Ducey often use words like “deliberate” and “thoughtful” to describe his approach to tasks, and that is being borne out by the relatively slow pace of his transition team.
