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Ducey backs some of Trump’s immigration plan, but sidesteps other parts
Gov. Doug Ducey is putting some distance between his efforts to cultivate better relations with Mexico and the rhetoric of his party’s nominee.
Tobin wants to strip Corp Comm of key powers
The state utility regulator appointed earlier this year by Gov. Doug Ducey wants to strip his new agency of some of its powers and give them over to others directly under the control of the governor.
Showdown between Clean Elections, governor’s regulatory council on hold
A looming showdown between the Citizens Clean Elections Commission and a regulatory review panel that’s trying to rein in the commission’s authority will wait until next year after both sides agreed to delay any final decisions until after the Nov. 8 election.
Clean Elections says Ducey lobbying ban doesn’t apply
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission insists that it isn’t subject to Gov. Doug Ducey’s recent executive order banning state entities from hiring contract lobbyists, setting the stage for what may be the next installment of the ongoing battle raging over the extent of the commission’s authority.
Arizona governors offer advice to Trump
As Republicans gather in Cleveland, three Arizona governors say they know what it will take for Donald Trump to unite the party behind him: Focus.
Arizona lifestyle most attractive to businesses, rebranding study finds
A study commissioned by the Ducey administration has concluded that's while low taxes and cheap labor are factors, that's not what ultimately sells Arizona to businesses and tourists. What closes the deal is the Arizona lifestyle.
Ducey ends state deals with ‘crony’ lobbyists
Ducey ends state deals with 'crony' lobbyists
Ducey scraps state entities’ contract lobbyists
Gov. Doug Ducey ordered the unilateral termination of state agencies’ contracts with outside lobbyists, calling the practice a system of cronyism that benefits lobbyists and special interests at the expense of citizens.
Doug Ducey: Not looking for a fight
Gov. Doug Ducey’s second legislative session did not go quite as smoothly as his first. Whereas 2015 was the shortest session in decades and a budget agreement was reached with legislative leadership in record time, 2016 dragged on into May as Ducey and lawmakers negotiated the budget.
Governor signs flurry of pro-business bills to finish out the session
Gov. Doug Ducey put the finishing touches on the 2016 legislative session Thursday by signing the last 25 bills on his desk, including one that could leave some Arizonans without auto insurance and another designed to give a tax break to art collectors.
Bill to commit criminal defendants deemed incompetent vetoed
Deputy Pima County Attorney Kathleen Mayer finally, after seven years of trying, got a bill passed to stop a revolving door for dangerous criminal defendants.
Gov. Doug Ducey signs free-speech protections for colleges
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed two bills protecting the public's right to free speech on college campuses.
