We always knew you were nuts, but you've now officially confirmed it for the whole world to see. Congratulations. Enjoy your time as a permanent resident of Crazytown.
This is an OUTRAGE. No question.
12 hours after the shooting in TN, the spokeswoman FOR
@GovernorHobbs
shared her feelings about what to do to people who disagree w/ her political views:
Shoot them.
JUST IMAGINE if this was the spokesperson for a Republican Governor.
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TODAY: AZ has the lowest COVID Rt (R-naught) in the nation at 0.86. This is the average number of people who become infected by an infectious person. Less than 1.0 is what you want.
Then and now:
In 2015, I went up the elevator with Gov
@DougDucey
immediately after he was sworn in and snapped a photo of him walking into the office for the first time.
I was lucky to share his last moments in the office and take one of him leaving for the final time.
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As a former member of the press and a trained journalist, I am not one to attack the press. It is an integral part of our democracy, and I don’t want to do anything as an American to undermine it.
But putting it plainly: This should not be the front page of record today.
The vaccine is a way to get AZ healthy and open.
@RepAndyBiggsAZ
is hurting the very people/businesses he's claiming to want to help by creating panic and fear around the vaccine.
First “the feeling’s mutual” from
@dougducey
himself to
@kelliwardaz
telling him to “sthu” and now Ducey’s Chief of Staff calling a sitting GOP congressman a “permanent resident of Crazytown.” Team Ducey has clearly had enough.
This is what everyone in Arizona is saying privately, but is afraid to say out loud — not just the media. Everyone. Rs and Ds. Now it’s getting national attention from credible professionals.
During
@GovBrewer
's term, I was a reporter.
During
@DougDucey
's term, I was a staffer.
15 years in AZ history.
The media covered both of them aggressively, with dogged determination. This is their job in our democracy.
@GovernorHobbs
should be treated EXACTLY the same.
The real story: Katie Hobbs is kowtowing to her far-left base because other statewide Dems are getting way more publicity than her. First she canceled summer school. Now she’s against kindergarten. Hobbs’ record is stacking up, and it’s one that hurts real kids. That’s on her.
Today, we held the Ducey Administration accountable for illegally handing out a $50 million ESA grant. Instead, we're going to put that money to good use.
In my administration, we are committed to ESA accountability, protecting taxpayer dollars, and truly investing in public
This isn’t the time to be playing politics.
We are following the health experts and the guidance from the
@CDCgov
. We are following the facts and making decisions in the best interests of public health. The situation will evolve, and the decisions will change.
.
@dougducey
needs to take leadership and urge
@AZDHS
to follow the CDC guidelines and stop dining in at restaurants. Mayors across our state are already doing it.
#leadingfrombehind
Today I am proud to sign HB 2906, prohibiting the concerning practice of critical race theory, the latest action in just the past week to prevent the teaching of critical race theory in Arizona public schools and other government entities 1/
One interesting election factoid that I haven't seen anyone note: When
@DougDucey
appointed
@LeaPeterson
to the Corp Comm in '19, she became the 1st Latina to serve in AZ statewide office. If her lead holds, she will now be the 1st Latina ever ELECTED statewide. Pretty cool.
***ELECTION ISSUE*** On Monday, the Governor’s Office received a complaint from the Yuma County Recorder expressing concerns about election policies recently prescribed by the Secretary of State's office that violate state law. 1/
Well, thank you
@SenMarkKelly
! Inflation = "That's not good."
How profound. How insightful. What leadership.
Maybe you should have thought about that before rubber stamping all of Joe Biden's policies and his massive spending increases that have driven this.
It’s difficult to replace a talent like
@KirkAdams
— but he helped build an exceptional team that is ready to lead the agenda of opportunity for all Arizonans. As I sought out the perfect candidate to serve as Chief of Staff, I didn’t have to look far. 1/3
Wow... Facebook reminded me today that 11 years ago I left the my job at the
@TucsonStar
, working in the Capitol press room, and went across the street to the
@AzCapitolTimes
@TheYellowSheet
. The past 11 years have been quite the adventure. In my heart, I'll always be a reporter!
The Governor has more "intestinal fortitude" than you'll ever know. He's taken criticism from both extremes for following the facts, and being calm and steady. He'll be taking his advice from medical experts; not op-ed columns. Thank God.
From opinion columnist
@ejmontini
: Would Arizona's governor have the intestinal fortitude to reimpose restrictions that he lifted if there is a spike in cases?
On Nov 6, 2014, I was walking to lunch and got a call that changed my life. “Doug Ducey” popped up on my phone. 3 days later I was on a flight from BWI to PHX. 1/
I know a lot of people think journalism is dead. Apparently so do some journalists! Today during a press conference, Gov was asked why he isn’t communicating with the public. Isn’t that why you hold a press conference? 😀 I must just be getting old!
A FRONT SEAT TO HISTORY: Gov
@DougDucey
front and center at inauguration, seated directly in front of
@POTUS
Joe Biden as he delivers address to nation.
#Inauguration2021
“There are other things around public health that we’re not talking about today. Like suicide attempts, like depression, like emotional and social disconnection, like child abuse, and like domestic violence.”
Gov.
@dougducey
yesterday discussing issues around public health:
Heartbroken over the passing of my friend and a great mentor, Jim Kolbe. Jim was my hometown congressman and in college and adulthood became a very close friend. 1/
Big congrats to
@TeamDucey
alum
@TorunnSinclair
on her elevation to National Press Secretary at the
@NRCC
. We knew you when! Well deserved for a terrific person.
No. Actually these steps will SLOW the spread. NOT stop it. Nice suggestions. They’re already happening.
1. We’ve increased testing
2. We’ve implemented contact tracing
3. And we are engaged in a public health education campaign
Actually, Arizona - we CAN stop the spread and save lives. Here’s how:
1. Widespread testing
2. Infection tracking
3. Responsible personal behavior - wear a mask, stay 6 ft from others, wash hands, stay home when u can
“We will not be listening to the lockdown lobby. Businesses will stay open. Students will be able to attend school. There will be no mask mandates. We have a proven solution with the vaccine.”
We’ve made it clear from the beginning that Arizona will not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine, but we encourage everyone to get it. It is the surest way of keeping you and your loved ones safe. I got my shot once I was eligible, and I’m glad I did. 1/
NEW:
@Honeywell
will produce more than 6 MILLION N95 masks for Arizona. We are grateful to Honeywell for stepping up to help get these masks to our doctors, nurses and EMTs on the frontlines.
#COVID19
#AZTogether
Arizona has the lowest testing and the highest exemptions to the
#StayAtHomeOrder
of any state. We seem to have become a
#Trumpdemic
experiment - this is not only wrong but dangerous.
AZ friends - Let’s salute ALL the staff (Republican AND Democrat; Legislature AND 9th floor). They will work all this weekend, and are the unsung heroes and dedicated public servants who make everything tick and make everyone look good. Thank you for what you do!
It's 2020, and we've got a phenomenal team here on
@9thFloorAZ
and all throughout state government. Excited to hit the ground running on another year, working with them and learning from them!
#2020
#NewYear2020
.
@AZGretchen
joined Govenor Ducey for a meeting in the Oval Office with Dr. Birx and President Trump. Glad the rest of the country got to see what a superstar she is!
Now Andy, put down the lemonade and rethink this. Nowhere has the word coercion been used. And this specific issue has already been addressed in the Executive Order, page 5 paragraph 3. I wonder if you read the order.
PREMIER: So I had this idea… Over the years, I’ve blessed to make a lot of friends - and a few frenemies 🤪
It got me thinking: What if we turned on the mics?🎙️
Welcome to “SCARP & FRIENDS”
LISTEN on APPLE:
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Just wrapped up our 8th State of the State rehearsal. Glad to be a part of this great ride with an awesome Governor and an amazing team — pictured and not pictured — present AND past.
#2022
#TimeFlies
THIS MORNING:
@azcentral
endorses
@DougDucey
for
#AZGOV
“He has earned the confidence of the people. And so, in this general election for governor, The Arizona Republic recommends voters re-elect Doug Ducey.”
What a great line from
@CharleneforAZ
on a historic day.
“This is a really big deal for a girl from
#Yuma
.”
Great to see all these leaders, Republican and Democrat, and their staffs work together, around the clock, for the common good.
Arizona should be VERY proud!
Friday moment of nostalgia --> 10 years ago this weekend I packed up my belongs from the Senate press room, left the
@TucsonStar
, and moved to the
@AzCapitolTimes
. Oh, what a crazy, fun & unexpected decade it's been! From AZ to DC, & back again. Wouldn't change a thing!
#Blessed
When I first moved to Roosevelt Row in 2006 a police officer told me the same thing. “You shouldn’t be walking around at night in this neighborhood.” Great to see how much it’s changed — all for the better!
We do not need Arizona’s votes hung up for weeks or months in litigation because election officials are bending the law.
As Governor
@DougDucey
has said: **Now is not the time to experiment.**
17/17
... "ya know" ...
The Governor called this meeting primarily to talk about how to allocate CARES Act dollars. As you should be well aware, PHX and Tucson received their own direct allocation.
Arizona governor inviting mayors and county supervisors to talk public health and the economy.
I don't see
@MayorGallego
or
@TucsonRomero
... ya know, the largest cities in Arizona.
Reporters should treat the tweets and trolling of our senior senator with the same healthy skepticism with which they treat the
@9thFloorAZ
. She tweeted something incorrect and some chose to treat it as fact. THIS is why journalism and independent reporting matters.
.
@JWLines
: "In light of today’s reports detailing Representative David Stringer’s comments, I am calling on him to resign immediately. These words have no place in our party, or in our state."
Proof of COVID vaccination required to attend a Mark Kelly fundraiser.
Democrats are the party of masks & vaccine mandates 😷
Republicans are the party of freedom.
So proud of my friend/hero
@JuanCiscomani
. I’m grateful to have worked with him and gotten to be a part of this latest journey. Juan will do an excellent job representing his (our) hometown. And with a family like that, he will never forget where he came from!
@LauraCiscomani1
“…that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic…”
Humbled and honored to represent Arizona’s 6th congressional district in the United States Congress. 🇺🇸
Omitted from my comments:
@CCorieri
is an incredibly VALUED member of our team. We LOVE her, and wouldn't trade her for anything! 😀 This story produces zero evidence of a conflict, because there isn't any. Christina's a pro, and widely respected. 1/2
🚨IMPORTANT CONTEXT AND FACTS:
-Testing has DOUBLED since stay-at-home expired
(May 15th: 146,788 PCR tests; Today: 293,213)
-Testing has increased by more than 500% since April 15th (47,398 then; 293,213 now)
-St Luke's is ready when needed. It's not needed now.
🚨Arizona's COVID surge:
🔘Cases double since stay-at-home expired
🔘Out of beds by July?
🔘St. Luke's not a backup
🔘Elective surgeries could be cut
🔘Why isn't gov showing how to respond?
Please join me in congratulating our friend and colleague
@AZDanielRuiz
, who will be assuming the duties of Arizona COO effective immediately. His understanding of state government, and of Governor
@DougDucey
's agenda, is second to none!
Arizona featured on this
@nytimes
map as one of the states where teachers are currently eligible for the the vaccine. States shaded in white are where teachers are eligible. As you can see, not all states are offering this priority.
@Supt_Hoffman
@lilyalta
@AZDHS
@9thFloorAZ
Umm... No... He announced educators can now receive the vaccine, that the state will be funding the public school that families choose for their kid (virtual or in person), and that he will be making a big investment in getting kids caught up and closing the achievement gap.
President Biden has been an incredible leader with an undeniable record of bringing down costs for Americans, protecting our environment, and defending our democracy.
I look forward to working with our party's presidential candidate to defeat Donald Trump's extremism.
Excited to announce that
@BlakeMWilson
, founder of BW Creative, has teamed up w/
@TeamAscentMedia
. Blake is now serving as Art Director for Ascent, working on projects coast-coast! One of the most talented minds/designers in politics, we are so thrilled to have Blake on our team!
TODAY: Arizona tied with the state of Maine for the lowest COVID Rt (R-naught) in the nation -- the average number of people who become infected by an infectious person. We are at 0.9 --> less than 1.0 is what you want. More work to do, but this is key to containing the spread.
THANK YOU,
#AZ06
!
In the best country in the world where anything is possible, I am now honored to represent my hometown in the U.S. Congress. I am ready to serve, find solutions for our district’s challenges, & be a strong independent voice for our community.
#AmericanDream
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We are not in a crisis situation.
✔️We have sufficient hospital capacity
✔️We have PPE
✔️We have ventilators (63% available)
✔️We have dramatically increased testing, up 500% since 4/15; doubled since 5/15
✔️And we are testing every long-term care facility
We are prepared.
Since May 15, most folks have let down guard—busy eateries, stores, coffee shops, minimal mask wearing, protests.
Ducey on 6/4: "We are not in a crisis situation...if something were to go in a dramatically elevated position, we'd be prepared in Arizona."
Arizona's governor hanging out at
@ALEC_states
annual meeting in Austin, Texas. ALEC known for its model conservative bills exported to states. Arizona a major importer.
Kind of ironic because if memory serves me right
@RaquelTeran
voted against the bill that required this recount to occur. Arizona politics never disappoints.
BREAKING
@RaquelTeran
has pulled within 89 votes of
@yassaminansari
in
#AZ03
Dem primary. Margin falls within 0.5 percentage point threshold for automatic recount. Ballot curing period ends at 5pm Sunday. This race will go into next week & perhaps beyond.
A rare move --> Gov
@DougDucey
will continue to lead the RGA beyond 2021 and into 2022, along with Governors Pete Ricketts and Kim Reynolds. [Per
@NEWS923
:
#RonaldReagan
appears to be the last gov (1968-1970) to be selected by peers to serve beyond one year as head of
@The_RGA
]
Honored to be selected by my peers to continue serving
@The_RGA
beyond my current term as chairman and alongside two incredible leaders and friends,
@GovRicketts
and
@KimReynoldsIA
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Actually, it happens all the time.
20x2020
Drought Contingency Plan
University Bonding
301 Extension
Prop 123
Opioid Prevention
Gaming Compact
Universal Licensing
American Civics Act
Rural Broadband
Suicide Prevention
Just to name a few...
According to Gov. Ducey, unvaccinated Arizona kids who are exposed to COVID-19 have a constitutional right to go to school and infect anyone and everyone and God help the poor school that tries to protect public health. via
@azcentral
When good things happen to good people —
@MaraMellstrom
has been a valuable member of
@TeamDucey
. Thanks for all the hard work and contributions, Mara!! We will miss you.
Hard to believe but six years ago, after some very effective lobbying from
@dbseiden
, I boarded an early morning flight out of BWI to PHX. Landed, rented a mini van (it was all that was left) and officially joined Team Ducey as we began our transition in 2014. 1/3
RELEASE: Office of Governor Ducey announces Jon Kyl’s resignation from the U.S. Senate. Senator Kyl’s resignation is effective December 31, 2018. MORE:
NEW: Arizona’s state-operated
#COVID19
vaccination sites in Maricopa, Pima and Yuma Counties will be open to all Arizonans 16 and older beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 24.
@AZDHS
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