Nike Announces Plans for Arizona Facility, State Governor Opposes Amid Betsy Ross Flag Controversy

Mere hours after news broke of Nike's plans to build a major manufacturing facility in Goodyear, Arizona -- a move that is expected to bring 505 full-time jobs to the region -- State Governor Doug Ducey has ordered to withdraw the company's tax incentives around the proposal, stemming from the recent Independence Day-themed sneaker controversy. After Nike axed its plans to release a pair of Air Max 1 shoes featuring an embroidered "Betsy Ross" flag, Ducey shared a series of Tweets this morning t...