This Royal Rumble only happens once every few years
Ducey’s reversal today of Douglas’s firing of the top two Board of Education staffers resulted in a no-holds-barred reaction from the superintendent, who promptly accused the governor of usurping her powers and a host of other sins.
Storify: Twitter reacts to Ducey, Douglas public spat over firings
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas fired two top State Board of Education staffers Wednesday. On Thursday, Gov. Doug Ducey said Douglas didn't have the legal authority to fire the two employees. Douglas shot back, saying Ducey isn't the Superintendent and she's within her rights.
Douglas aide fires top two state Board of Education administrators
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas’ top aide fired the top two administrators for the State Board of Education today, setting up a legal showdown between the board and the Department of Education.
Brnovich clears out Horne staffers
Many of Tom Horne’s top staffers followed him out the door on Monday as newly inaugurated Attorney General Mark Brnovich cleared out remnants of his predecessor’s administration.