Subject: dailies 4.26.16
From: "Brinster, Jeremy" <[email-masked]>
To: "Kasnetz, Joel" <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:01:12 -0700

thanks!

DOUG DUCEY

Prop 123

Doug Ducey: “Arizona's Teachers Deserve A Raise And School Districts Across The State Want To Give Them One. Let's Pass ‪#‎Prop123 To Show Them How Much We Value Their Work & Dedication To Our Kids.” [Governor Doug Ducey, Facebook, 4/26/16<https://www.facebook.com/dougducey/posts/894201197368453>]

Economy

Doug Ducey: “This Is Great News — ‪#‎AZ Ranks Among The Top Of The List Of States For Its Economic Outlook.” “This is great news — ‪#‎AZ ranks among the top of the list of states for its economic outlook. Money line: ‘If California became more like Arizona, it would be very good for their state economy.’” [Governor Doug Ducey, Facebook, 4/25/16<https://www.facebook.com/dougducey/posts/893838437404729>]

Minimum Wage

Tuscon Weekly: Doug Ducey Hoped That By Backing A $9.50 Minimum Wage Ballot Measure, Voters Would Either Choose That Over A $12 Measure Or Defeat Both Measures By Splitting Their Votes. “To put the $9.50 wage in perspective, Fischer estimates that inflation will bring the current minimum wage to $8.70 by 2020, so it's not much of a raise. And it's possible that workers who count on tips—you know, people employed in restaurants—would see their total compensation drop. Ducey and the restauranteurs are hoping, with both measures on the ballot, their measure, which will have more money behind it, will pass rather than the $12 an hour measure. If that doesn't happen, they can still hope that two similar measures on the ballot will confuse the voters and both will go down. What they don't

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Gave “Ducey The Tax Cut He Promised, While Providing More Money For K-12 Public Schools And Universities Than The Governor Had Sought In His Spending Proposal.” “State leaders expect to unveil Tuesday a $9.58 billion budget deal negotiated in recent days that gives Gov. Doug Ducey the tax cut he promised, while providing more money for K-12 public schools and universities than the governor had sought in his spending proposal.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Provided “Additional Funding For Child Welfare” But Did Not “Not Call For Restoration Of The Kidscare Health-Insurance Program For Low-Income Children.” “The tentative agreement between the Arizona House and Senate would also provide additional funding for child welfare. But it does not call for restoration of the KidsCare health-insurance program for low-income children, though that could change if supporters are able to amend the deal. According to Ducey spokesman Daniel Scarpinato, the tax cut would total $8 million and aid businesses. It would essentially allow them to write off more business expenses such as buildings or equipment. State leaders say the deal also leaves room for another $18 million in tax cuts or credits.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Outlined An $8 Million Business Tax Cut With The Potential For $18 Million In Additional Cuts. “The tentative agreement between the Arizona House and Senate would also provide additional funding for child welfare. But it does not call for restoration of the KidsCare health-insurance program for low-income children, though that could change if supporters are able to amend the deal. According to Ducey spokesman Daniel Scarpinato, the tax cut would total $8 million and aid businesses. It would essentially allow them to write off more business expenses such as buildings or equipment. State leaders say the deal also leaves room for another $18 million in tax cuts or credits.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Included “$8 Million For Bonus Depreciation For Companies.” “Senate Majority Leader Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler -- who was acting as Senate president while Andy Biggs was in Washington, D.C., Monday fundraising for a congressional campaign -- said the "tax package" will total $26 million and cover eight or 10 tax items. ‘It will be a very, very modest tax package,’ he said. He mentioned several items: $8 million for bonus depreciation for companies. $7 million for a sales- and use-tax exemption for the sale of electricity or natural gas to manufacturing companies. $350,000 to reclassify property leased or owned by for-profit universities at a lower property-tax rate. $2.8 million to double the amount individuals and couples can claim in tax credits for donating to qualifying charities.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Included “$7 Million For A Sales- And Use-Tax Exemption For The Sale Of Electricity Or Natural Gas To Manufacturing Companies.” “Senate Majority Leader Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler -- who was acting as Senate president while Andy Biggs was in Washington, D.C., Monday fundraising for a congressional campaign -- said the "tax package" will total $26 million and cover eight or 10 tax items. ‘It will be a very, very modest tax package,’ he said. He mentioned several items: $8 million for bonus depreciation for companies. $7 million for a sales- and use-tax exemption for the sale of electricity or natural gas to manufacturing companies. $350,000 to reclassify property leased or owned by for-profit universities at a lower property-tax rate. $2.8 million to double the amount individuals and couples can claim in tax credits for donating to qualifying charities.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Included “$350,000 To Reclassify Property Leased Or Owned By For-Profit Universities At A Lower Property-Tax Rate.” “Senate Majority Leader Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler -- who was acting as Senate president while Andy Biggs was in Washington, D.C., Monday fundraising for a congressional campaign -- said the "tax package" will total $26 million and cover eight or 10 tax items. ‘It will be a very, very modest tax package,’ he said. He mentioned several items: $8 million for bonus depreciation for companies. $7 million for a sales- and use-tax exemption for the sale of electricity or natural gas to manufacturing companies. $350,000 to reclassify property leased or owned by for-profit universities at a lower property-tax rate. $2.8 million to double the amount individuals and couples can claim in tax credits for donating to qualifying charities.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Included “$2.8 Million To Double The Amount Individuals And Couples Can Claim In Tax Credits For Donating To Qualifying Charities.” “Senate Majority Leader Steve Yarbrough, R-Chandler -- who was acting as Senate president while Andy Biggs was in Washington, D.C., Monday fundraising for a congressional campaign -- said the "tax package" will total $26 million and cover eight or 10 tax items. ‘It will be a very, very modest tax package,’ he said. He mentioned several items: $8 million for bonus depreciation for companies. $7 million for a sales- and use-tax exemption for the sale of electricity or natural gas to manufacturing companies. $350,000 to reclassify property leased or owned by for-profit universities at a lower property-tax rate. $2.8 million to double the amount individuals and couples can claim in tax credits for donating to qualifying charities.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature Gave Universities $32 Million, After Doug Ducey Requested Only $8 Million. “Some lawmakers had been pushing for universities to get more than the $8 million in additional funding Ducey had proposed in January. Yarbrough said the budget deal would give universities $32 million. Ducey and the Legislature last year cut $99 million from universities.” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Arizona Republic: Doug Ducey’s Spokesman Said Of A Budget Deal Reached Between Doug Ducey And The Legislature That “Ducey's ‘Priorities’ Are Reflected In The Budget Plan, Including The Tax Cuts.” “Monday, Scarpinato confirmed the Governor's Office and legislative leadership had agreed on the framework for a budget. He said the agreement came about after ‘productive’ meetings last week and over the weekend. Scarpinato said Ducey's ‘priorities’ are reflected in the budget plan, including the tax cuts. ‘The governor’s committed to that,’ Scarpinato said. ‘And I think he’s been very clear.’” [Arizona Republic, 4/25/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2016/04/25/arizona-budget-proposal-gov-doug-ducey-includes-8-million-tax-cut/83513058/>]

Judicial Appointment

Doug Ducey Appointed Chief Criminal Deputy Attorney For The Yuma County Attorney’s Office As A Judge To The Yuma County Superior Court. “Governor Doug Ducey today announced the appointment of Roger A. Nelson to the Yuma County Superior Court. Mr. Nelson is the Chief Criminal Deputy Attorney for the Yuma County Attorney’s Office, a position he has held since 2001.  He previously served as a Deputy County Attorney in Yuma and as Yuma City prosecutor. ‘Roger is a dedicated public servant with a long and reputable career serving the people of Yuma County,’ said Governor Ducey. ‘His experience and legal expertise, including a strong and tested background in criminal law, will be a valuable asset to the bench and to the citizens of Yuma County.’ Mr. Nelson is active in the legal community, having served as president of the Yuma County Bar Association. He also has served on the State Bar of Arizona Committee for the Rules of Professional Conduct and the State Bar Criminal Practice and Procedure Committee. Mr. Nelson was born in Yuma and is a fifth-generation Arizonan. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 1991 and his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1994.” [Office of Governor Ducey, 4/25/16<http://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2016/04/governor-doug-ducey-announces-judicial-appointment-yuma-county-superior-court>]

RICK SCOTT

Tax Cuts

Politifact Mostly True: “Over The Past Two Years, Florida Has Cut More Than $1 Billion In Taxes.” [Politifact, 4/25/16<http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2016/apr/25/rick-scott/gov-rick-scotts-claim-about-1-billion-tax-cuts-nee/>]

Politifact: “Despite Lawmakers Virtually Ignoring His Budget Wish List During The 2016 Legislative Session, Gov. Rick Scott Is Boasting About Fulfilling A Campaign Promise To Cut Taxes By $1 Billion In His Second Term.” [Politifact, 4/25/16<http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2016/apr/25/rick-scott/gov-rick-scotts-claim-about-1-billion-tax-cuts-nee/>]

Politifact On Rick Scott’s Claim That He Cut $1 Billion In Taxes: “Many Of These Changes Also Are Temporary Or Narrowly Focused. And Remember That Local Governments May Have To Raise Taxes To Account For A Change In Revenue.” “That’s just a sample of the tax changes over the last two years that Scott’s office counted. The figures are in the ballpark and add up somewhere north of $1 billion. Whether he can take credit for the total is a tougher question. Experts have told us that counting on things like tax credits and sales tax holidays means consumers have to spend money first before enjoying any benefits. Many of these changes also are temporary or narrowly focused. And remember that local governments may have to raise taxes to account for a change in revenue.” [Politifact, 4/25/16<http://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2016/apr/25/rick-scott/gov-rick-scotts-claim-about-1-billion-tax-cuts-nee/>]

Judicial Appointments

Sun-Sentinel’s Michael Mayo: During His Tenure, Rick Scott Had Appointed Only One Black Judge In Broward County, While At The Same Time “He Has Chosen Three Relatives Of Connected Locals For Court Vacancies.” “To understand why minority lawyer groups are so upset over the lack of diversity among local judges, here's one stat that should get your attention. Since becoming governor more than five years ago, Rick Scott has appointed only one black to Broward's bench, former prosecutor Kal Evans in 2014. In that same span, he has chosen three relatives of connected locals for court vacancies: Elizabeth Scherer (2012, circuit court), the daughter of Republican fundraising heavyweight attorney Bill Scherer; Stacy Ross (2013, circuit court), the daughter of former Broward chief judge Dale Ross; and Nina DiPietro (2015, county court), the wife of Republican bigwig David DiPietro, who since has had a falling out with Scott and quit his chairman post at the North Broward Hospital District, also known as Broward Health. It comes off as arrogant and insensitive for the governor to keep passing over qualified black applicants to go with the Friends and Family Plan.” [Michael Mayo column, Sun-Sentinel, 4/25/16<http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-judges-diversity-mayocol-b042616-20160425-column.html>]

Minimum Wage

Rick Scott’s Administration Used Taxpayer Money To Air Radio Ads In Los Angeles And San Francisco Arguing That “A New Law That Gradually Raises California's Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour Will Cost The State 700,000 Jobs.” “Taking his quest to lure jobs from other states up another notch, Gov. Rick Scott got Florida to start airing radio ads blasting California's decision to raise the minimum wage. Scott announced Monday that the state's economic development agency will use taxpayer money to pay for spots that will run on Los Angeles and San Francisco radio stations ahead of a trade mission Scott is taking next week to the Golden State. The radio ads, paid by Enterprise Florida, contend that a new law that gradually raises California's minimum wage to $15 an hour will cost the state 700,000 jobs… It's not clear how many radio ads Enterprise Florida is paying for. Stephen Lawson, a spokesman for the agency, said the amount was still being worked out and a final figure was not available.” [Associated Press, 4/25/16<http://www.wptv.com/news/state/gov-scott-prepares-for-trip-to-california-radio-ads-touting-florida-air-in-golden-state>]

SCOTT WALKER

Pre-Emption

Scott Walker Signed A Bill To Strip Milwaukee “Of Its Ability To Force Financial Institutions To Quickly Sell Abandoned, Foreclosed Properties,” Effectively Defying A Unanimous State Supreme Court Ruling. “Gov. Scott Walker signed bills Monday addressing so-called zombie homes, limiting local governments' ability to issue photo IDs and making all fourth drunken driving offenses felonies. Milwaukee officials had urged Walker to veto Assembly Bill 720, a measure on housing that they argue will strip the city of its ability to force financial institutions to quickly sell abandoned, foreclosed properties. Nevertheless, the governor signed the Republican-backed bill, essentially countering a 2015 unanimous state Supreme Court decision that strengthened Milwaukee's hand in dealing with the so-called zombie homes. In that case, justices said that when a court declares a foreclosed property to be abandoned, the lender must offer it for sale. Foreclosed properties are auctioned off at sheriff's sales and lenders often buy the properties themselves.” [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/25/16<http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/all-4th-owis-felonies-under-bill-signed-by-gov-walker-b99712853z1-376977731.html>]

Scott Walker: “There Are Various Ways To Get Photo ID To Vote In WI. They Should Not, However, Vary By City Or County.” [@ScottWalker, 4/26/16<https://twitter.com/ScottWalker/status/724953943298609152>]

Environmental Deregulation

Scott Walker Was Set To Sign A Bill Deregulating Private Construction On Bodies Of Water. “Gov. Scott Walker is slated to sign a bill Tuesday giving more leeway to shoreline property owners to dredge and build structures on bodies of water. The bill makes a series of changes to regulations governing construction in water bodies, including limiting the types of waters that can be designated as areas of special natural resource interest. Developers must meet stricter permit standards in such areas. The bill also originally created a general permit authorizing shoreline property owners to dredge inland lakes and outlying waters, but the Senate removed that provision. The bill's supporters say it cuts red tape and puts more power in property owners' hands. Opponents, including environmental groups, say it will damage water bodies. Walker plans to sign the bill Tuesday at DeKeyser Construction in Humboldt, Wisconsin.” [Associated Press, 4/26/16<http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/bab55e8f49f2486aa744f5f5b92ddacb/WI--Water-Permits>]

VP Speculation / Trump

Fox 6: When Asked If He Would Serve As Ted Cruz’s Running Mate, Scott Walker Said “‘I Don't Know What The Future Holds. I Can Just Tell You, I Love Being Governor. My Focus Is On Being Governor.” “It would fuel speculation that Walker is on Cruz's short list of possible running mates. In West Allis on Monday, Gov. Walker did not rule it out. ‘I don't know what the future holds. I can just tell you, I love being governor. My focus is on being governor,’ Walker said.” [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/25/scott-walker-a-possible-running-mate-to-ted-cruz-he-says-i-dont-know-what-the-future-holds/>]

Scott Walker On The Cruz-Kasich Anti-Trump Alliance: “I Think They Should've Talked Amongst Candidates Sooner.” “Gov. Walker says he did not suggest the alliance. But he does think it is a good strategy to defeat Trump. ‘I think they should've talked amongst candidates sooner,’ Walker said. ‘I think there are better choices out there. If a majority of the voters get behind those choices, not only will my party be better, the country will be better with a better choice.’” [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/25/scott-walker-a-possible-running-mate-to-ted-cruz-he-says-i-dont-know-what-the-future-holds/>]

Scott Walker On Choosing The Cruz-Kasich Over Trump: “I Think There Are Better Choices Out There. If A Majority Of The Voters Get Behind Those Choices, Not Only Will My Party Be Better, The Country Will Be Better With A Better Choice.” “Gov. Walker says he did not suggest the alliance. But he does think it is a good strategy to defeat Trump. ‘I think they should've talked amongst candidates sooner,’ Walker said. ‘I think there are better choices out there. If a majority of the voters get behind those choices, not only will my party be better, the country will be better with a better choice.’” [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/25/scott-walker-a-possible-running-mate-to-ted-cruz-he-says-i-dont-know-what-the-future-holds/>]