January 5, 2015
Doug Ducey takes the oath of office from Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Scott Bales. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)
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PHOENIX -- Wasting no time after being sworn in, Gov. Doug Ducey immediately took the possibility of higher taxes off the table to balance the state budget, even on a temporary basis.In his inaugural speech today at the Capitol, Ducey acknowledged the fiscal problems he faces. That includes an immediate $500 million in red ink for the current fiscal year and another $1 billion deficit for the new budget year that begins July 1.But Ducey derided those who contend that the only solution is to increase state revenues.