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Dems uniting against Ducey trust plan
Democratic lawmakers are coalescing in opposition to Gov. Doug Ducey’s state land trust plan, a potentially troubling development for a governor who may need votes from the minority party to pass one of his top priorities for the 2016 legislative session.
State Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch formally retires
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Rebecca White Berch submitted her formal notice of retirement to Gov. Doug Ducey today, ending 17 years on the bench in which she helped decide some of Arizona’s most contentious and controversial political cases.
State refinances debt after improved credit rating, will save $33M
Recent upgrades to Arizona’s credit rating allowed the state to refinance some its debt, saving millions in the process.
Former director laments demise of governor’s energy office
The former director of the governor’s energy office said the state is losing a valuable service due to Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to close its doors.
What ever became of the old boss over there?
On Friday, a source close to Ducey was dismissive of DeWit’s opposition to the governor’s plan, describing it as something stemming from his “disappointment that the treasurer’s role isn’t in the spotlight that often.” But a source close to DeWit said the claim couldn’t be further from the truth.
Support for land trust plan remains strong despite the treasurer’s vocal opposition
Recent criticism by state Treasurer Jeff DeWit appears to have done little to dampen Republican enthusiasm for Gov. Doug Ducey’s proposal to increase state land trust payments to K-12 schools.
Judge rejects state’s demands for more disclosure from tribe in West Valley casino fight
A federal judge has slapped down much of the effort by the state to force the Tohono O’odham Nation to produce more documents in Arizona’s fight to stop the tribe from opening a new casino near Glendale.
OSPB chief insists Ducey’s land trust plan is sound
The Ninth Floor today issued a memo to lawmakers in response to DeWit’s criticism of his plan to boost K-12 funding through increased payouts from the state land trust. The memo, written by OSPB Director Lorenzo Romero, didn’t directly refer to DeWit or his email to lawmakers, but it did address several of the issues the treasurer raised.
Treasurer opposes raiding trust fund for schools
Gov. Doug Ducey’s plan to reform the State Land Trust Fund found opposition this week from an unlikely source: Republican state Treasurer Jeff DeWit, whose analysis of the plan has some lawmakers second-guessing Ducey’s proposal.
Southern Arizona tribe sues state to be able to open casino
A tribe in southern Arizona that wants its new Phoenix-area casino to open by the end of this year has filed a lawsuit naming Gov. Doug Ducey and other top Arizona officials.
Un momento, por favor
Amid his trip to Mexico City, Ducey issued a proclamation stating, among other things, that it is the intent of his administration to follow and enforce all court decisions regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, “and to review Arizona Executive Order 2012-06,” which Brewer issued to affirm that Arizona’s barring illegal immigrants from getting driver’s licenses exten[...]
Ducey hiring freeze savings pegged at $2.2M so far
Gov. Doug Ducey's state hiring freeze has saved Arizona taxpayers $2.2 million since it was enacted by executive order in January.
