Stories tagged: "Doug Ducey"

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Government Here’s Katie Hobbs’ Plan to Improve Education and Save Taxpayers Money

The budget includes a $150 million investment in the Housing Trust Fund, which would help develop and preserve affordable housing across the state.

Robert Gundran Robert Gundran January 20, 2023 5:21 am MST
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Immigration Ducey Continues To Build His $100 Million Shipping Container ‘Border,’ Leaving an Expensive Mess for Gov.-Elect Katie Hobbs

Federal agencies have told Arizona the construction on US land is unlawful, and environmental groups say the containers could imperil natural water systems and endanger species.

Associated Press Associated Press December 14, 2022 8:34 am MST
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Government Hobbs Presses Steadily Toward Transition, Even as Challenges Swirl

Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs pressed on toward a transition Wednesday as aides laid out the incoming administration’s priorities and promised she will be “a governor for all Arizonans.”

Ryan Knappenberger Ryan Knappenberger November 28, 2022 8:38 am MST
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Education No, Undergraduates in Arizona Cannot Teach Without a College Degree

While students without a bachelor’s degree can teach in certain situations, they must be supervised by a certified teacher and cannot be the teacher on record for the classroom.

Camila Pedrosa Camila Pedrosa August 1, 2022 2:10 pm MST
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Education Explained: How Latest School Voucher Expansion Caters to Wealthy at Students’ Expense

The vouchers provide families with about $7,000 annually to fund private education, but the average cost of private school tuition in Arizona is $12,650.

Camila Pedrosa Camila Pedrosa July 12, 2022 2:48 pm MST

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Local Arizona Lawmakers Approve State Budget. Here’s What’s In It.

The $18 billion budget includes funding for a border wall, public safety, highway construction, and increased investment in Arizona's public schools.

Associated Press Associated Press June 23, 2022 7:39 am MST
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Economy Ducey Boasts About State Surplus, Doesn’t Mention That It’s Thanks to Biden Administration

Biden’s American Rescue Plan funneled more than $4 billion to Arizona’s state government, which now benefits from a massive budget surplus.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil January 13, 2022 3:31 pm MST