Removing Barriers To Work

Phoenix, Arizona - Governor Doug Ducey recently interviewed with the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) to discuss how Arizona is removing barriers to employment by reforming occupational licensing requirements. During the interview, the Governor discussed efforts such as removing restrictions on the sharing economy, eliminating 500 regulations this year, and lifting licensing fees on those in poverty.

Governor Doug Ducey Announces Clerk Of The Superior Court Vacancy In Maricopa County

Phoenix, Arizona - Due to the upcoming retirement of Michael K. Jeanes, Governor Doug Ducey is accepting applications for an interim appointment to fill the position of Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court.

Eight Indicted in Arizona Opioid Ring

Bullhead City, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced two arrest warrants have been issued for the alleged mastermind of a Northern Arizona opioid ring and her accomplice. 29-year-old Amanda Lee Doyle is currently on the run and wanted by the Attorney General’s Office for allegedly operating an opioid ring. Special Agents are also searching for Doyle’s accomplice, 25-year-old Gavin Robel. Anyone with information on Doyle or Roble’s whereabouts should call 602-542-8419.

Former Bookkeeper for the Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District Indicted

Pine-Strawberry, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a State Grand Jury indicted a former bookkeeper for allegedly stealing more than $841,000 from the Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District and Sunny Mountain Realty, a private business. Rebecca Sigeti, 60, is currently facing 40 felony charges including Theft, Misuse of Public Monies, and Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices.

Former Investment Adviser Representative Pleads Guilty to $3 Million Fraud Scheme

Phoenix, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich and the Arizona Corporation Commission announced a former investment adviser representative pleaded guilty to stealing more than $3 million dollars in client funds. Richard Mark Schmerman, 58, pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Theft and 2 counts of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices.