A state board Monday dismissed a wrongful termination complaint brought by the former head of procurement services at the Arizona Department of Administration, who alleged he was forced out for pointing out age discrimination and corrupt state procurement practices.

The head of the Arizona Department of Administration quit his job because he was clashing with a new hire in Gov. Doug Ducey’s office, according to emails obtained through a public records request.

Craig Brown, head of the Arizona Department of Administration, sent in his resignation letter to Gov. Doug Ducey today.

Gilbert Davidson, the new chief operating officer for Gov. Doug Ducey’s administration, still hasn’t decorated his office on the Ninth Floor, but he has already challenged state agencies to find ways to cut money from their budgets.

Gov. Doug Ducey wants agencies to reduce their budgets next year and put any savings toward K-12 public education.

Arizonans of all stripes who love their state have gotten together twice a year for almost a half-century to address the issues facing the state and recommend public policy solutions.