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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.

By Howard Fischer January 5, 2015
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