Subject: dailies 4.25.16
From: "Brinster, Jeremy" <[email-masked]>
To: "Kasnetz, Joel" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:24:27 -0700

thanks!

DOUG DUCEY

Budget

Doug Ducey Neared An Agreement With Republican Legislators Who Wanted To Add Spending On Education, Infrastructure, And Children's Healthcare To Ducey's Budget Request. "Republican leaders of the Arizona House and Senate spent long hours in the past week behind closed doors with Gov. Doug Ducey's representatives hashing out details of a budget deal that could be revealed as early as Monday...House Republicans want to add to Ducey's spending proposals on universities, K-12 education and county local roadbuilding efforts, and many also want to restore a health care program for low-income children known as KidsCare. Whether all those items make it into the agreed-upon budget is yet to be seen." [Associated Press, 4/24/16<http://www.abc15.com/news/state/house-senate-nearing-deal-on-arizona-state-budget-with-governor-doug-ducey>]

Prop 123

Arizona Republic: As Doug Ducey Pushed Prop 123, Which Put Money From The State Land Trust Into Education, "Some Voters Are Struggling To Put Faith In State Leaders Who For Years Have Held Down Public-School Spending While Cutting Corporate Taxes And Expanding Private-School Programs." "Supporters of Proposition 123 promise the $3.5 billion, 10-year plan is only the first step toward adequately funding Arizona's schools. But some voters are struggling to put faith in state leaders who for years have held down public-school spending while cutting corporate taxes and expanding private-school programs. Gov. Doug Ducey and other state leaders have not articulated how they will fix the long-standing funding problems beyond Prop. 123." [Arizona Republic, 4/24/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona-education/2016/04/24/political-mistrust-could-hurt-proposition-123/82960144/>]

Doug Ducey Refused To Commit To Any State Education Reforms Before The Successful Passage Of Prop 123. "Ducey, during a recent event with state business leaders, repeated his often-used line that Prop. 123 is 'a first step.' He conceded the question he is most often asked these days is, 'What's next?' Ducey listed a number of options: Renewing Prop. 301, the sales tax voters passed in 2000 to help fund education, that expires in 2021; Reworking the state's complicated, decades-old school funding formula; Providing training, support and raises for teachers. He has vowed to not support new taxes. 'There's many ideas we have,' Ducey said. 'But we know none of them come without the success of Prop. 123. Give us this next month-plus to have success on Prop. 123 and then we'll be talking about that. Right now, it's 100 percent focus on Prop. 123.'" [Arizona Republic, 4/24/16<http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona-education/2016/04/24/political-mistrust-could-hurt-proposition-123/82960144/>]

Economy

Prescott Daily Courier: Doug Ducey Reiterated His Lack Of Concern With "A Recent Report That Shows Jobs In Arizona For Those Without Even A High School Education Are Growing Faster Than Any Other Segment Of The Economy." "Gov. Doug Ducey said he's not concerned about a recent report that shows jobs in Arizona for those without even a high school education are growing faster than any other segment of the economy. In fact, he said, that actually may be a good sign. The figures from the Department of Administration predict that the number of people working in jobs where there are no formal educational requirements will grow by more than 6.6 percent in the next two years, followed by a nearly 5.8 percent growth in jobs where only a high school diploma is needed." [Prescott Daily Courier, 4/23/16<a%20recent%20report%20that%20shows%20jobs%20in%20Arizona%20for%20those%20without%20even%20a%20high%20school%20education%20are%20growing%20faster%20than%20any%20other%20segment%20of%20the%20economy.>]

Prescott Daily Courier: Doug Ducey Dismissed Concern With A Report Showing Most Job Growth In Arizona Would Be Among Low Wage Professions, Citing A Friend Who Told Him "We Don't Need Any More Lawyers. We Need A Plumber." "Ducey said that's not necessarily a bad thing, citing a conversation with a college chum who now is an attorney in Prescott. 'He called me up and said, "Doug, we don't need any more lawyers. We need a plumber in Prescott. It's hard to find one,"' the governor said. He said there are jobs that do require some training beyond school can be good jobs, with 'six-figure incomes and with a lot of flexibility.'' And he said there will always be a need for such workers." [Prescott Daily Courier, 4/23/16<a%20recent%20report%20that%20shows%20jobs%20in%20Arizona%20for%20those%20without%20even%20a%20high%20school%20education%20are%20growing%20faster%20than%20any%20other%20segment%20of%20the%20economy.>]

Prescott Daily Courier: Doug Ducey "Acknowledged The Problems Created When, In A Budget-Saving Maneuver, He Signed A Budget Last Year That Would Have Cut $30 Million From Joint Technical Education Districts For The Coming Year," And Then Initially Proposed Restoring Only A Third Of The Funding. "Ducey acknowledged the problems created when, in a budget-saving maneuver, he signed a budget last year that would have cut $30 million from Joint Technical Education Districts for the coming year. And he essentially conceded a misstep this year when he proposed restoring only $10 million of that, and only for three years. The final version restores all but $1 million of that $30 million cut. 'We got that message loud and clear,' the governor said. But Ducey said he's not particular sure that having JTED programs separate from academic classes is a good idea." [Prescott Daily Courier, 4/23/16<a%20recent%20report%20that%20shows%20jobs%20in%20Arizona%20for%20those%20without%20even%20a%20high%20school%20education%20are%20growing%20faster%20than%20any%20other%20segment%20of%20the%20economy.>]

Minimum Wage

Capitol Media Services: Doug Ducey Hinted That He May Support A $9.50 Minimum Wage Bill In Order To "Preclude An Even Bigger Evil: Allowing Arizona Communities To Set Their Own Minimum Wages Even Higher." "He doesn't believe government should be in the business of telling companies how much they have to pay their workers. But Gov. Doug Ducey finds himself in the position where he is leaning toward supporting a ballot measure that would boost the state minimum wage even higher than it is now. It's not that Ducey thinks mandating that companies pay $9.50 an hour by 2020 is a particularly good idea. Ducey said the measure, being pushed by the Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association, would preclude an even bigger evil: allowing Arizona communities to set their own minimum wages even higher." [Capitol Media Services, 4/25/16<http://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/raising-state-s-minimum-wage-may-be-arizona-s-best/article_f6ee99af-4a56-550e-99f5-c6d43bec4429.html>]

Doug Ducey On Local Minimum Wage Measures: "What I'm Opposed To Is A Patchwork Of Different Wage Laws Around The State." "And he acknowledged that the restaurant proposal, which he wants to study further, would push up wages even higher than what they otherwise would be. But the governor said he worries about not preempting local options. 'What I'm opposed to is a patchwork of different wage laws around the state,' he said, saying it makes it difficult for companies with multiple outlets to operate in Arizona." [Capitol Media Services, 4/25/16<http://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/raising-state-s-minimum-wage-may-be-arizona-s-best/article_f6ee99af-4a56-550e-99f5-c6d43bec4429.html>]

Capitol Media Services: Doug Ducey "Said The Problem Of What Companies Have To Pay Should Take Care Of Itself." "'What I want to see is everyone make more money than the minimum wage,' the governor said. And he said the problem of what companies have to pay should take care of itself. 'When you're an employer and need employees, you're going to have to pay what it takes to get that employee into your business to do the work that's necessary,' he said. 'So I always want to see employers have the flexibility that they're able to access the labor that they need.'" [Capitol Media Services, 4/25/16<http://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/raising-state-s-minimum-wage-may-be-arizona-s-best/article_f6ee99af-4a56-550e-99f5-c6d43bec4429.html>]

Doug Ducey Implied Mandatory Overtime Didn't Make Sense Because Many Jobs "Aren't So Much Punch-In And Punch-Out." "Ducey said he sees current federal laws on a 40-hour work week and time-and-a-half pay for beyond that in the same light. 'I think it really depends on the job and the business,' he said. The governor said there are many jobs that 'aren't so much punch-in and punch-out,' where greater flexibility should be allowed. And he said that works both in the interest of the employer and the workers." [Capitol Media Services, 4/25/16<http://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/raising-state-s-minimum-wage-may-be-arizona-s-best/article_f6ee99af-4a56-550e-99f5-c6d43bec4429.html>]

Doug Ducey On Mandatory Overtime: "I Think That We Limit Some People Who Want To Take On More Responsibility In Organizations By Saying, 'You Must Leave At 5 P.M.' Or That There's A Mandatory Payment That Comes Along With That." "Ducey said he sees current federal laws on a 40-hour work week and time-and-a-half pay for beyond that in the same light. 'I think it really depends on the job and the business,' he said. The governor said there are many jobs that 'aren't so much punch-in and punch-out,' where greater flexibility should be allowed. And he said that works both in the interest of the employer and the workers. 'I think that we limit some people who want to take on more responsibility in organizations by saying, "You must leave at 5 p.m." or that there's a mandatory payment that comes along with that,' Ducey said. Anyway, he said, in a growing economy 'good people are traditionally able to go elsewhere if they're being mistreated.'" [Capitol Media Services, 4/25/16<http://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/raising-state-s-minimum-wage-may-be-arizona-s-best/article_f6ee99af-4a56-550e-99f5-c6d43bec4429.html>]

Doug Ducey Implied Mandatory Overtime Wasn't Necessary Because In A Growing Economy, "Good People Are Traditionally Able To Go Elsewhere If They're Being Mistreated." "Ducey said he sees current federal laws on a 40-hour work week and time-and-a-half pay for beyond that in the same light. 'I think it really depends on the job and the business,' he said. The governor said there are many jobs that 'aren't so much punch-in and punch-out,' where greater flexibility should be allowed. And he said that works both in the interest of the employer and the workers. 'I think that we limit some people who want to take on more responsibility in organizations by saying, "You must leave at 5 p.m." or that there's a mandatory payment that comes along with that,' Ducey said. Anyway, he said, in a growing economy 'good people are traditionally able to go elsewhere if they're being mistreated.'" [Capitol Media Services, 4/25/16<http://tucson.com/news/state-and-regional/raising-state-s-minimum-wage-may-be-arizona-s-best/article_f6ee99af-4a56-550e-99f5-c6d43bec4429.html>]

University of Arizona

Arizona Daily Star: The University Of Arizona Usually Ads Up To 200 Jobs Each Year, But Started The 2016 School Year By Slashing Jobs Instead "In The Wake Of A Major State Funding Cut." "The University of Arizona - Southern Arizona's largest employer - usually adds scores of employees to its payroll every year, but that wasn't the case this year in the wake of a major state funding cut. The UA, which typically adds the equivalent of about 150 to 200 full-time employees a year, started this school year by slashing jobs instead." [Arizona Daily Star, 4/24/16<http://tucson.com/jobs-cut-added-as-university-of-arizona-funding-sources-change/article_b872a98e-fc51-5b93-b28f-56c8fcad8ad8.html>]

RICK SCOTT

Economy

Rick Scott Tweeted Out A Graphic Saying "Florida Private Sector Businesses Have Added 1,061,700 Jobs Since December 2010." "On the way to becoming #FirstforJobs! [GRAPHIC: 'Florida private sector businesses have added 1,061,700 jobs since December 2010.']" [@FLGovScott, 4/24/16<https://twitter.com/FLGovScott/status/724335369748013056>]

Insurance Commission

Associated Press: Due To A Stalemate Between Rick Scott And Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, "Florida Could Enter Hurricane Season With No One Firmly In Charge Of The State Agency Responsible For Regulating The State's At-Times Fragile Insurance Industry." "Thanks to an arcane state law, Florida could enter hurricane season with no one firmly in charge of the state agency responsible for regulating the state's at-times fragile insurance industry. The reason? The two Republican elected officials responsible for picking a new commissioner are locked in a stalemate over who should be hired to replace outgoing Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty. Gov. Rick Scott and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater have been backing rival candidates for the job, which has delayed a final decision. The governor and the three members of the Cabinet must vote on the position, but state law allows Scott and Atwater to individually veto the choice." [Associated Press, 4/24/16]

SCOTT WALKER

ID Laws

Fox 6: Scott Walker Signed A Bill That Prohibits Local Governments From Issuing "Local Photo Ids To The Homeless, Immigrants In The Country Illegally And Others Who Have Difficulty Obtaining State Ids." "Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that hinders Milwaukee's efforts to provide local photo IDs to the homeless, immigrants in the country illegally and others who have difficulty obtaining state IDs. The Republican bill prohibits towns and counties from spending money on or issuing photo IDs. It also prohibits using city or village IDs to vote or obtain public benefits, like food stamps... Critics call the ID bill anti-immigrant and say it's aimed at Milwaukee city and county plans to issue local IDs to assist with everyday tasks, like opening bank accounts or obtaining prescriptions. The bill's supporters say it will reduce confusion and fraud." [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/25/gov-scott-walker-signs-bill-banning-local-government-ids/>]

Fox 6: Scott Walker Signed A Bill That Prohibiting Local Governments From Issuing Photo IDs, Which Critics Called Anti-Immigrant. "Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that hinders Milwaukee's efforts to provide local photo IDs to the homeless, immigrants in the country illegally and others who have difficulty obtaining state IDs. The Republican bill prohibits towns and counties from spending money on or issuing photo IDs. It also prohibits using city or village IDs to vote or obtain public benefits, like food stamps... Critics call the ID bill anti-immigrant and say it's aimed at Milwaukee city and county plans to issue local IDs to assist with everyday tasks, like opening bank accounts or obtaining prescriptions. The bill's supporters say it will reduce confusion and fraud." [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/25/gov-scott-walker-signs-bill-banning-local-government-ids/>]

Campaign Debt

In March 2016, Scott Walker Raised $141,000 To Pay Down His Debt From His 2016 Presidential Campaign, About Half Of Which Came From Renting Out His Supporter List. "Gov. Scott Walker chipped away $141,000 from his presidential campaign debt in March, largely by renting his donor lists to other campaigns. Walker's campaign debt stood at $952,255 on March 31st, down from nearly $1.1 million a month earlier, according to a filing made Friday, April 22nd with the Federal Election Commission. At the end of 2015, Walker had more than $1.2 million in debt from his presidential campaign, which ended in September. The campaign raised $73,253 in March by renting to other candidates its list of donors and supporters. Walker has said publicly that he plans to pay off the remaining debt by year's end." [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/23/governor-walker-owes-952k-from-failed-presidential-bid/>]

After March 2016, Scott Walker Stilled Owed $952,255 In Debt From His 2016 Presidential Campaign. "Gov. Scott Walker chipped away $141,000 from his presidential campaign debt in March, largely by renting his donor lists to other campaigns. Walker's campaign debt stood at $952,255 on March 31st, down from nearly $1.1 million a month earlier, according to a filing made Friday, April 22nd with the Federal Election Commission. At the end of 2015, Walker had more than $1.2 million in debt from his presidential campaign, which ended in September. The campaign raised $73,253 in March by renting to other candidates its list of donors and supporters. Walker has said publicly that he plans to pay off the remaining debt by year's end." [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/23/governor-walker-owes-952k-from-failed-presidential-bid/>]

Cruz

Scott Walker Said That He May Join Ted Cruz To Campaign In Indiana Ahead Of Their May 3 Primary. "Gov. Scott Walker says he may join Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz on the campaign trail in Indiana. Walker told reporters during a question-and-answer session Monday that he hasn't gotten any requests from Cruz yet but there's a possibility he might join the candidate on Sunday. The governor said hadn't heard about any specific event yet, however." [Fox 6, 4/25/16<http://fox6now.com/2016/04/25/governor-scott-walker-may-join-ted-cruz-on-indiana-campaign-trail/>]

School Shooting

Associated Press: After A School Shooting In Wisconsin, Scott Walker Said  "Rather Than Imposing More Controls On Firearms, Authorities Should Address Bullying And Mental Health, As Well As Teaching Students How To Resolve Disagreements Peacefully." "Gov. Scott Walker is calling for more discussion about bullying in the wake of a shooting outside a high school prom in northern Wisconsin. Authorities say 18-year-old Jakob E. Wagner shot and injured two prom-goers outside the school with a high-powered rifle before police killed him Saturday evening. Asked about gun control Monday, Walker told reporters the bigger issue is how to deal with individuals like Wagner. He says he has heard news reports that Wagner was bullied and that rather than imposing more controls on firearms, authorities should address bullying and mental health, as well as teaching students how to resolve disagreements peacefully. Walker says he doesn't think he's heard anyone talk about banning rifles in Wisconsin, saying, 'if you did, you wouldn't have hunting here.'" [Associated Press, 4/25/16<http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/1871c18aaccb4ac1b886ca574a224754/US--Prom-Shooting-Wisconsin-The-Latest>]

Scott Walker: "We Praise The Antigo Police Department's Response Which Undoubtedly Saved Lives. Our Prayers To The Students, Families & Community Of Antigo." [@ScottWalker, 4/24/16<https://twitter.com/GovWalker/status/724291963881697282>]

Right-to-Work

Capital Times: A Dane County Judge "Denied The State Department Of Justice's Request To Stay His Order Deeming [Wisconsin's Right To Work] Law Unconstitutional." "Wisconsin's right-to-work law will remain blocked under a decision issued Monday by a Dane County judge.  Circuit Court Judge William Foust denied the state Department of Justice's request to stay his order deeming the law unconstitutional, arguing the harm to unions who must represent non-dues-paying employees outweighs the harm to those employees who will be required to pay dues for representation.  'We are disappointed our motion for stay in the right-to-work case was denied in Dane County Circuit Court and plan to seek a stay in the Court of Appeals, where we feel confident this law will be upheld,' said Attorney General Brad Schimel in a statement." [Capital Times, 4/25/16<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/election-matters/dane-county-judge-denies-stay-wisconsin-right-to-work-law/article_00a1684b-0605-5da9-8479-0e659c15985d.html>]

Scott Walker: "Freedom To Work Will Be Upheld In The Appeals Process." [@ScottWalker, 4/25/16<https://twitter.com/ScottWalker/status/724646029476372480>]

Foreign Policy

Scott Walker On President Obama: "Instead Of Telling The UK To Stay In The EU, How About Working On A Plan To Defeat ISIS?" [@ScottWalker, 4/23/16<https://twitter.com/ScottWalker/status/723936232229711872>]