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Doug Ducey

Douglas A. "Doug" Ducey (born April 9, 1964) is the 23rd and current Governor of the U.S. State of Arizona.

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This is not a victory lap, this is not a celebration. If anything, it's evidence that the decisions and the sacrifice that Arizonans are making are working.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

We did take some further steps, we were in the unhappy but responsible position of dispersing large crowds, so bars and nightclubs and gyms all closed temporarily.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

Our expectation is that next week, our numbers will be worse, it will take several weeks for the mitigations we are putting in place to take effect.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

Like I said, no celebration, no victory lap, we're going to stay the course, stay vigilant and keep our guard up. But we have a path forward in Arizona.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

We were in the unhappy but responsible position of dispersing large crowds, so bars and nightclubs and gyms all closed temporarily.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

But upon putting those steps out there, we've seen improvement every week, week-over-week for four weeks.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 month ago Top News

If you do go out, wear a mask. It's the smart thing to do.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 3 months ago Top News

The increase of positive tests is not the direction we want to go. We want to go in the other direction.

– Doug Ducey

Found on FOX News 3 months ago Health

This is about saving lives, this is also about livelihoods in the state of Arizona.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 3 months ago Top News

Our tribal communities remain top of mind : I've been in touch with Jonathan Nez Vice President Lizer about the need for supplies, personnel and ventilators, arizona is committed to assisting ALL our tribes as they fight.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 5 months ago Top News

Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike, instead of celebrating American history the week of our nation's independence, Nike has apparently decided that Betsy Ross is unworthy, and has bowed to the current onslaught of political correctness and historical revisionism.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Business

Instead of celebrating American history the week of our nation's independence, Nike has apparently decided that Betsy Ross is unworthy, and has bowed to the current onslaught of political correctness and historical revisionism.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Business

Everyone knows I am opposed to tariffs and deeply value Arizona's relationship with Mexico. I prioritize national security and a solution to our humanitarian crisis at the border above commerce.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Top News

Major Wiegand and Captain Brannon served our country honorably. We are incredibly grateful for their willingness to put on the uniform and put their lives on the line in order to keep our country safe. Our prayers are with their family and loved ones and the entire Marine community in Yuma during this time.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 1 year ago US News

All her life, Martha has put service first — leading in the toughest of fights and at the toughest of times.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 1 year ago Politics

I am sickened by what's been disclosed about the rape and subsequent childbirth by a disabled woman at Hacienda HealthCare in Phoenix. And, I'm appalled by the latest disclosure about the senior leadership's behavior and the lack of action by its board of directors, the senior leadership in that enterprise needs to be completely replaced. That includes the Board of Directors, every one of whom should be terminated immediately.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 year ago US News

The governor is hopeful that Jon Kyl will continue to serve in the appointed Senate seat through 2020, at this point we would not speculate on a vacancy that does not exist.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 1 year ago Politics

I haven't been able to get that assurance from Sen. Kyl yet. What I have gotten is a commitment to serve Arizona through at least this session of Congress, and it's my hope that he serves longer, i'm hoping that the senator will consider serving longer.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 2 years ago Top News

Imagining an Arizona without John McCain is like picturing Arizona without the Grand Canyon.

– Doug Ducey

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

We've all been listening - but now, it's time to act, my No. 1 focus right now is passing a 20 percent pay raise for Arizona teachers. This raise is earned, and it is deserved.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 2 years ago US News

Arizona teachers are the biggest difference-makers in the lives of Arizona's children, and we need to reward them for their hard work -- this plan does that through a 20 % pay increase by school year 2020.

– Doug Ducey

Found on CNN 2 years ago Top News

Anything we can do to further bolster these efforts is good news for Arizona and for our national security.

– Doug Ducey

Found on FOX News 2 years ago Politics

Not long from now, our children will be entrusted with protecting the principles on which this country was founded, and it is up to us to prepare them for that responsibility today.

– Doug Ducey

Found on Reuters 5 years ago US News