Subject: dailies 5.5.16
From: "Brinster, Jeremy" <[email-masked]>
To: "Haxo, Chris" <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 5 May 2016 08:21:39 -0700

RICK SCOTT

Trade Mission / Minimum Wage

Rick Scott: "My Goal Is To Get Individuals And Companies To Move To Florida. By Raising The Minimum Wage In California, 700,000 People Are Going To Lose Their Jobs. There Are A Lot Of Opportunities For Companies To Prosper And Compete In Florida And That's What I'm Going After." [Rick Scott, Facebook, 5/4/16<https://www.facebook.com/scottforflorida/posts/1206980369326415>]

Zika

Rick Scott Planned To "Meet With Congressional Leaders On The Importance Of Putting Partisanship Aside And Treating The Zika Virus Threat Like A Hurricane, Which Triggers Specific Preparation And Response Efforts By The Federal Government." "Today, Governor Rick Scott released the following statement announcing that he will travel to Washington D.C. next week, May 11th and 12th, to meet with Congressional leaders on the importance of putting partisanship aside and treating the Zika virus threat like a hurricane, which triggers specific preparation and response efforts by the federal government. Governor Scott said, 'Florida has now had more than 100 documented cases of the Zika virus. We are now headed into summer, when heat and rainfall cause our mosquito population to grow. Simultaneously, the Olympic games in Brazil will heavily increase travel to a country where the Zika virus is spreading rapidly.'" [Press Release, Office of Governor Scott, 5/4/16<http://www.flgov.com/2016/05/04/gov-rick-scott-washington-must-handle-zika-like-a-hurricane/>]

Rick Scott: "While There Is No Doubt That Washington Wastes Money On Many Things, That Vast History Of Wrongful Spending Should Not Stop The Federal Government From Doing The Right Thing Now By Executing A Robust Plan To Prevent And Combat The Spread Of Zika In America." "We don't yet know for certain what will happen with this virus, but we owe our citizens a vigorous and thorough preparation effort at the federal level to best protect their health. Congress and the Obama Administration have discussed different plans to combat the Zika virus, some with different price tags. While there is no doubt that Washington wastes money on many things, that vast history of wrongful spending should not stop the federal government from doing the right thing now by executing a robust plan to prevent and combat the spread of Zika in America." [Press Release, Office of Governor Scott, 5/4/16<http://www.flgov.com/2016/05/04/gov-rick-scott-washington-must-handle-zika-like-a-hurricane/>]

Rick Scott: "The Federal Government's Actions To Combat Zika Should Be Without Political Grandstanding, And Soley Focus On Protecting Our Citizens From A Dangerous Threat." "Working together, Washington leaders can ensure Zika protection and response efforts are both fully funded and fully safeguarded against waste - just as they enact safeguards on emergency spending around a natural disaster. We have enough opportunity for politics in 2016. The federal government's actions to combat Zika should be without political grandstanding, and soley focus on protecting our citizens from a dangerous threat." [Press Release, Office of Governor Scott, 5/4/16<http://www.flgov.com/2016/05/04/gov-rick-scott-washington-must-handle-zika-like-a-hurricane/>]

VP

HEADLINE: "Rick Scott: Don't Want To Be Trump's VP." [Politico, 5/4/16<http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/rick-scott-donald-trump-veep-222828>]

Rick Scott On Being Chosen As Donald Trump's Running Mate: "I Like My Job. I Worked Hard To Get This Job. I'm Going To Stay In This Job." "Florida Gov. Rick Scott made it clear Wednesday that if offered, he would decline to be a vice presidential candidate on the GOP ticket with Donald Trump. 'I like my job. I worked hard to get this job. I'm going to stay in this job,' Scott said on CNN's 'Erin Burnett Outfront.' When asked if he'd tell Trump 'no,' Scott said, 'I'm going to pass.' Burnett's question came on the premise that Scott could be an attractive VP option for Trump, who could potentially use the governor's help to win the key state of Florida." [Politico, 5/4/16<http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/rick-scott-donald-trump-veep-222828>]

Politico: "When Asked If He'd Tell Trump 'No,'" In Response To A Request To Be Trump's Running Mate, "Scott Said, 'I'm Going To Pass.'" "Florida Gov. Rick Scott made it clear Wednesday that if offered, he would decline to be a vice presidential candidate on the GOP ticket with Donald Trump. 'I like my job. I worked hard to get this job. I'm going to stay in this job,' Scott said on CNN's 'Erin Burnett Outfront.' When asked if he'd tell Trump 'no,' Scott said, 'I'm going to pass.' Burnett's question came on the premise that Scott could be an attractive VP option for Trump, who could potentially use the governor's help to win the key state of Florida." [Politico, 5/4/16<http://www.politico.com/story/2016/05/rick-scott-donald-trump-veep-222828>]

Rick Scott On Being Chosen As Donald Trump's Running Mate: "No, I'm Going To Stay In This Job And Finish This Job." BURNETT: "So the question then to you, Governor, is if Donald Trump believes that having you as his vice president would help him win your state, and the presidency, because he's got to win Florida, would you turn him down?" SCOTT: "Well, I would predict Donald is going to have a big win. I like my job. I worked hard to get this job. I'm going to stay in this job. We have added 1 million jobs. I was just in California recruiting companies to come here, because California has these ridiculously high taxes and regulations. But no, I'm going to stay in this job and finish this job. I've got two years and eight months to go. It will be nice to have somebody in the White House that cares about jobs, because under Barack Obama, I have no help with jobs." [Erin Burnett Outfront, CNN, 5/4/16]

Rick Scott On Being Chosen As Donald Trump's Running Mate: "I Will Do Everything I Can To Make Sure He Wins...But I'm Going To Stay In This Job And Finish This Job And Have A Good Partner In The White House." BURNETT: "So, you like your job. I know you're saying there's two more years left. But just to be clear, if he comes and calls you and says, Governor Scott, will you do it, you will tell him no?" SCOTT: "I'm going to- I'm going to pass. I will do everything I can to make sure he wins. Both our state and if he wants any help nationwide, I'll do anything I can to make sure he wins. But I'm going to stay in this job and finish this job and have a good partner in the White House." [Erin Burnett Outfront, CNN, 5/4/16]

DOUG DUCEY

Misc. Social Media

Doug Ducey: "What Does #Yuma Have To Do With #Starwars? @Azcentral Has The Story." "What does #Yuma have to do with #StarWars? @azcentral has the story: http://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/2015/12/16/star-wars-mania-yuma/77425560/ ... #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarsDay #AZawesome" [@dougducey, Twitter, 5/4/16<https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/727993716766474240>]

Doug Ducey: "Thank You, @Jrothschildaz, For Making Me An Honorary Tucsonan. Looking Forward To My Next Trip To #Tucson!" [@dougducey, Twitter, 5/4/16<https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/727964593616654338>]

Doug Ducey: "Thank You @Thispanicchmbr & @Leapeterson For Inviting Me To Speak. Always Enjoy Being In Southern Arizona!" [@dougducey, Twitter, 5/4/16<https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/727959479703101440>]

Doug Ducey: "Enjoyed The Opportunity To Speak With Intl. Mining Pros On Making #AZ Into A Global Hub For Mining Innovation." [@dougducey, Twitter, 5/4/16<https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/727919822458081280>]

Budget

Doug Ducey: "It's Official: #Azleg Passed A Balanced Budget That Prioritizes K-12 Ed, With $181M In NEW Funding For Our Schools!" [@dougducey, Twitter, 5/4/16<https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/727861072372244480>]

Doug Ducey: "Thank You #Azleg - Especially Speaker @Davidgowanaz & President Andy Biggs - For Your Hard Work To Pass A Fiscally-Responsible #Azbudget" [@dougducey, Twitter, 5/4/16<https://twitter.com/dougducey/status/727861443928858628>]

Arizona Daily Star: Doug Ducey "Said The State Legislature Wants To Reward The State's Three Universities And That University Of Arizona Will 'Win Big' In Terms Of Funding Next Year." "He also touted the budget for next year, calling it a success. Specifically, he said the state Legislature wants to reward the state's three universities and that University of Arizona will 'win big' in terms of funding next year." [Arizona Daily Star, 5/5/16<http://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ducey-touts-prop-in-tucson-visit/article_4c73b65e-6834-59b2-9d44-c3c00c232883.html>]

Trump

Doug Ducey: "I've Been Pretty Clear On This And I've Said What I Want To Say And That I Am Going To Support The Republican Nominee For President." "Ducey was more cautious with his remarks while talking to reporters. He wouldn't discuss the recent news in the Republican presidential race, saying he was focused on being a full-time governor and would support the nominee. 'I've been pretty clear on this and I've said what I want to say and that I am going to support the Republican nominee for president,' he said." [Arizona Daily Star, 5/5/16<http://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ducey-touts-prop-in-tucson-visit/article_4c73b65e-6834-59b2-9d44-c3c00c232883.html>]

Climate

Doug Ducey On Combating Damaging Dust Storms In Arizona: "We Don't Control The Weather." "As for recent dust storms that have closed portions of Interstate 10, Ducey said his administration was looking into any and all solutions. 'We don't control the weather,' Ducey said, noting it is a major issue affecting Interstate 10. He said his office could 'bring people together' to find solutions." [Arizona Daily Star, 5/5/16<http://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ducey-touts-prop-in-tucson-visit/article_4c73b65e-6834-59b2-9d44-c3c00c232883.html>]

KidsCare

HEADLINE: "Arizona Doesn't Restore Federal Child Health Care Program." [New York Times, 5/4/16<http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/05/us/arizona-doesnt-restore-federal-child-health-care-program.html?_r=0>]

New York Times On KidsCare: Republican Arizona Senate Leader Andy Biggs "Would Not Allow It To Come To A Vote" Because "He Did Not Trust Future Legislators To Resist Public Pressure And Cut Off The Benefit If The Federal Funds Dried Up."  "A proposal to restore the federal Children's Health Insurance Program, known in Arizona as KidsCare, stalled in the State Senate this week as lawmakers passed a $9.6 billion budget. Senate leaders voiced concern that the federal government would eventually cut payments to the children's health care program and that the state would be forced to assume the cost. State lawmakers originally froze enrollment in the program about six years ago amid an economic slowdown. But supporters saw an opportunity to restore the program after Congress last year increased the states' matching rate by 23 percent, which allowed 10 states, including Arizona, to receive full reimbursement because of their low per capita income. Arizona's Republican-controlled House voted, 47 to 12, last month to allow the program to restart, but permitted the state to suspend it if fewer federal dollars came in. But the measure died Tuesday in the Senate when its president, Andy Biggs, would not allow it to come to a vote. He suggested that he did not trust future legislators to resist public pressure and cut off the benefit if the federal funds dried up." [New York Times, 5/4/16<http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/05/us/arizona-doesnt-restore-federal-child-health-care-program.html?_r=0>]

New York Times: While Arizona Rejected Children's Health Insurance Funding, Doug Ducey "Stood On The Sideline." "A proposal to restore the federal Children's Health Insurance Program, known in Arizona as KidsCare, stalled in the State Senate this week as lawmakers passed a $9.6 billion budget. Senate leaders voiced concern that the federal government would eventually cut payments to the children's health care program and that the state would be forced to assume the cost...When budget negotiations began last week, Republicans in both chambers shut out Democrats from the meetings, effectively excluding them from final decisions over school funding, the makeup of the State Supreme Court and the children's health care program. Tensions flared and a tenuous bipartisan coalition that had won the program's approval in the House of Representatives disintegrated. Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, stood on the sideline. The reason for the opposition here lies somewhere in Arizona's messy and deeply divided politics. Whether it is immigration, abortion or the right to bear arms, conservative lawmakers often take hard-line stances against federal social programs." [New York Times, 5/4/16<http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/05/us/arizona-doesnt-restore-federal-child-health-care-program.html?_r=0>]