Article snippet: “Hey @Nike, let’s talk,” Grisham wrote on Twitter in response to Ducey’s announcement that he had directed the Arizona Commerce Authority to cancel all financial incentives for the plant. https://twitter.com/GovMLG/status/1146090103627845634 The move by Arizona’s Republican governor followed a Wall Street Journal report revealing former NFL anthem-protester and Nike pitchman Colin Kaepernick complained to Nike about its America-themed 4th of July sneakers featuring the “Betsy Ross” flag because he found it offensive. “Nike has chosen not to release the Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July as it featured an old version of the American flag,” Nike said in a statement to CNN Business regarding its decision. Ducey took to Twitter to criticize Nike for ditching the sneakers and broke down his decision to pull state money from the company’s planned plant. “Words cannot express my disappointment at this terrible decision. I am embarrassed for Nike,” wrote Ducey. “Nike is an iconic American brand and American company. This country, our system of government and free enterprise have allowed them to prosper and flourish.” The Republican went on: “And finally, it shouldn’t take a controversy over a shoe for our kids to know who Betsy Ross is. A founding mother. Her story should be taught in all American schools. In the meantime, it’s worth googling her,” he added. Nike plans to invest more than $184.5 million into the Goodyear plant. The investment is estimated to create at... Link to the full article to read more