Doug Ducey

16th Annual International State Of The State With Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

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Saturday, April 24, 2021

b"PHOENIX, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 27th, 2021, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is hosting the 16th Annual International State of the State with Governor Doug Ducey.\nFor the first time, the International State of the State will be broadcast live through web-conference, furthering PCFR's commitment to provide unprecedented access to world leaders, thinkers, and doers.

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  • b"PHOENIX, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 27th, 2021, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is hosting the 16th Annual International State of the State with Governor Doug Ducey.\nFor the first time, the International State of the State will be broadcast live through web-conference, furthering PCFR's commitment to provide unprecedented access to world leaders, thinkers, and doers.
  • Arizona Governor Ducey will give his annual update followed by a fireside chat moderated by former U.S.
  • Senator Jon Kyl.\nSince 2006, the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations has hosted Arizona's premier foreign relations event the International State of the State with distinguished guests including Governors of the state of Arizona, world diplomats and United States Senators.
  • The International State of the State event is the platform through which our state Governor and foreign affairs community look outward from metro Phoenix to the state and to the world.

Doctors Ask Arizona Gov. Ducey to Facilitate COVID-19 Treatment with Ivermectin for Vulnerable Patients

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Doug Ducey , the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) and its Arizona State Chapter ask him to take a proactive stance on early or prophylactic treatment for COVID-19 with ivermectin in vulnerable populations, including prison inmates and staff.

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  • Doug Ducey , the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) and its Arizona State Chapter ask him to take a proactive stance on early or prophylactic treatment for COVID-19 with ivermectin in vulnerable populations, including prison inmates and staff.
  • The medical community is mobilizing to administer vaccines as quickly as possible, the letter states.
  • We read in the Arizona Republic of Dec 8 that more than half the inmates held in the La Paz Unit in Yuma have tested positive for COVID-19.
  • The four pillars of pandemic control are: (1) contagion control, (2) early at-home treatment, (3) late-stage in-hospital treatment, and (4) vaccination.

Align Technology Establishes New Global Corporate Headquarters in Tempe, Arizona

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced that it established its new global corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, effective January 1, 2021.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN) today announced that it established its new global corporate headquarters in Tempe, Arizona, effective January 1, 2021.
  • Align CEO Joe Hogan commented on the companys new global corporate headquarters, Innovation is the heart of Align and core to who we are as an organization.
  • "Arizona is proud to welcome Align Technologys corporate headquarters to our state, said Governor Doug Ducey.
  • Tempe is proud to welcome the Align Technology corporate headquarters and its 150 jobs to our tech-based business community, said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods.

Amazon to add thousands of jobs to Phoenix metro area

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

This is big news, not only for the Phoenix area, but for the entire state of Arizona, said Governor Doug Ducey.

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  • This is big news, not only for the Phoenix area, but for the entire state of Arizona, said Governor Doug Ducey.
  • Amazon employs thousands of people in our state, and the companys decision to expand their operations here will create thousands more job opportunities for our citizens.
  • We now have more than 17,500 full- and part-time Amazon employees who call Arizona home, said Matthew High, Regional Director, Amazon Fulfillment.
  • For more information about current job openings in the Phoenix metro area, visit www.amazon.com/phoenixjobs .

Governor Ducey, Arizona Department of Education, Helios Education Foundation, and Arizona State University Launch Virtual Teacher Training Institute to Support Arizona Teachers and Students

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, Helios Education Foundation and Arizona State University today announced a collaboration to provide training and professional development for every teacher in Arizona.

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  • Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, Helios Education Foundation and Arizona State University today announced a collaboration to provide training and professional development for every teacher in Arizona.
  • With financial support from the Governor's office, the Arizona Department of Education and Helios, ASU Prep Digital's Arizona Virtual Teacher Institute will provide both group and personal training to help Arizona teachers succeed in delivering online instruction.
  • Free training programs for schools and teachers begin August 11 with a three-day program, "Thriving as a Digital Teacher."
  • "Arizona teachers have demonstrated dedication and creativity in remaining present in the lives of their students through distance learning," said Governor Doug Ducey.

AdhereHealth Expands West Coast Presence With Opening of New High-Tech Pharmacy in Metro Phoenix Area

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

"AdhereHealth is another addition to our state's health care industry, serving the needs of Arizonans who are choosing delivery services," said Governor Doug Ducey.

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  • "AdhereHealth is another addition to our state's health care industry, serving the needs of Arizonans who are choosing delivery services," said Governor Doug Ducey.
  • "We thank the company for selecting Arizona for its western expansion, and bringing more jobs and investment to our state."
  • "Opening our AdhereRx regional pharmacy in Arizona provides more efficient service to high-risk patients.
  • As our health plan and provider customer portfolio has grown to touch nearly 30 million consumers, we required additional scale.

Advanced Manufacturing Facility Driving Innovation in High-Performance Electronics Unveiled by Benchmark and Arizona Government Leaders

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

TEMPE, Ariz., June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today held a virtual grand opening of its new advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Phoenix.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Benchmark (NYSE: BHE), a global provider of engineering, design, and manufacturing services, today held a virtual grand opening of its new advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Phoenix.
  • Benchmark's President and CEO Jeff Benck hosted the live webcast and was joined virtually by several dignitaries including Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
  • "As Arizona begins to safely re-energize our economy, Benchmark's expansion into its new Phoenix facility is positive news," said Governor Ducey.
  • During the live webcast, Benchmark leaders provided attendees a behind-the scenes virtual tour featuring the facility's groundbreaking capabilities, services, and technology building blocks, including:

Petition Calls on Arizona Governor to Fund Faltering Hospitals

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

TUCSON, Ariz., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Two candidates for local office have launched an online petition calling on Governor Doug Ducey to release emergency money to Arizona hospitals that are facing revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Two candidates for local office have launched an online petition calling on Governor Doug Ducey to release emergency money to Arizona hospitals that are facing revenue shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On April 2, the Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital announced that it faces imminent closure due to financial strain.
  • An executive explained that when the governor recently eliminated elective surgeries, and ER visits also declined, the hospital lost significant revenue sources.
  • Democratic candidates Billy Peard and Steve Diamond initiated the petition to call on Governor Ducey to release the funds.

THIS WEEK: 1,196 Celebrations of School Choice Week Organized by Schools, Organizations, and Individuals Underway in Arizona

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Friday, January 24, 2020

National School Choice Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) will be the largest celebration of educational choice in U.S. history, with a record-shattering 13.7 million Americans expected to participate.

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  • National School Choice Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) will be the largest celebration of educational choice in U.S. history, with a record-shattering 13.7 million Americans expected to participate.
  • Governor Doug Ducey issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 as Arizona School Choice Week.
  • "Arizona is a national leader in providing a diverse array of school choice options for children and families," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • National School Choice Week celebrates all types of school choice options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.

Governor Ducey Proclaims Jan. 26-Feb. 1 "Arizona School Choice Week"; Joins Leaders Nationwide in Celebrating Opportunity in Education

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Doug Ducey, Jan. 26-Feb. 1 will officially be proclaimed as Arizona School Choice Week.

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  • Doug Ducey, Jan. 26-Feb. 1 will officially be proclaimed as Arizona School Choice Week.
  • Ducey more than a dozen other governors and hundreds of city and county leaders nationwide who have issued similar proclamations.
  • Parents, schools, and other organizers have planned 1,196 events across Arizona to celebrate education and spark conversation about families' educational choices.
  • "It is exciting to witness Arizonians' enthusiasm for school choice and leadership in increasing education options for families," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.