In Arizona, our top priority is to get kids caught up, and we are using a wide range of resources to make that happen — including federal dollars allocated to our state, make no mistake, we will always support families and kids while protecting their right to choose an education that best fits their needs.

Doug Ducey

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Imagining an Arizona without John McCain is like picturing Arizon... by Doug Ducey

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Ice cream brings people together. by Doug Ducey

Ice cream brings people together.

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Speculation replaces fact. It's very easy to see news outlets running with information that is unconfirmed or erroneous.

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Earning a certificate or degree, or both, after high school opens the door to countless economic opportunities.

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One way to ensure that all kids will be successful in school and life is by focusing on literacy by the end of the third grade.

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I strongly believe that more money needs to be spent in the class... by Doug Ducey

I strongly believe that more money needs to be spent in the classroom.

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Governors compete. States compete. People & businesses decide. by Doug Ducey

Governors compete. States compete. People & businesses decide.

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Arizona has excellent medical schools, both public and private, and it is critical that we create an environment that keeps medical students in Arizona to practice medicine once they complete medical school and their residency programs.

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I have been outspoken on my opposition to 'Obamacare,' and I don't buy the line that our Medicaid program, or any function of government, has reached maximum efficiency.

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