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Senate passes guns-in-restaurants bill on second vote
The Senate revived legislation to allow guns in restaurants on June 16, a day after it failed to get the necessary votes to pass. This time around, the measure received... […]
Brewer files suit, won't be 'tricked' by lawmakers
Gov. Jan Brewer chose the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court Building June 16 after filing a special action seeking to force the Legislature to send her the budget bills.... […]
Med-mal reform bill to hit committee tomorrow
Members of the Senate Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform Committee will consider a bill on June 17 that would make it more difficult for patients to sue emergency room physicians... […]
Supreme Court grants Brewer's request, schedules oral arguments
The Arizona Supreme Court has granted Brewer's request for expedited consideration and has scheduled oral arguments in the case for 10 a.m. June 23. The Legislature has until 5 p.m.... […]
Phoenix Councilwoman Baier named state land commissioner
Gov. Jan Brewer named Phoenix City Councilwoman Maria Baier as the new state land commissioner. "(Baier) brings numerous years of outstanding experience in the public and private sectors, with expertise... […]
Dems say Brewer missing chance for bipartisan budget
Democratic legislative leaders say Republican Gov. Jan Brewer is abandoning millions of Arizonans represented by Democrats because she is choosing only to negotiate with Republican lawmakers, and the result could... […]
Sheriff: Phoenix car wash hit in immigration raid
Deputies raided a Phoenix car wash on June 13 that is suspected of employing illegal immigrants, detaining at least 15 workers, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said. At least 25... […]
Burns, Adams say Brewer's move ‘perplexing,' ‘regrettable'
Legislative leaders called Gov. Jan Brewer's threat to involve the courts in the ongoing saga over the budget "regrettable" and "perplexing." "It is unfortunate the governor is seeking to involve... […]
Governor plans for AZ government shutdown
Gov. Jan Brewer is directing her staff to prepare for a partial shutdown of state government if a deal on the budget isn't cut by June 30, according to a... […]
Brewer threatens legal action on budget bills
Gov. Jan Brewer says Senate President Bob Burns walked away from negotiations June 14. (Photo by Matt Bunk) Gov. Jan Brewer said she is willing to sign a 2010 budget... […]
Family members can receive payment for care under workers' comp
AZ Supreme Court opinion overturns lower court rulings
Transcript of memo calling for contingency plan
Following is a transcript of the memorandum from Department of Administration Director William Bell, explaining to department heads and state boards and commissions the steps that need to be taken if... […]
