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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... […]
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... […]
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... […]
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... […]
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... […]
Brewer says lawmakers’ budget jeopardizes stimulus money
Risks include sweeps, rollovers and proof-of-eligibility requirements
Spring training bill for Tucson is alive
TUCSON – A Cochise County lawmaker has stepped up to the plate to help revive a tax intended to keep spring training in Pima County. Rep. David Stevens, R-Sierra Vista,... […]
Harper explores House bid
Sen. Jack Harper is now exploring a House seat. Harper, a Republican from Surprise, has amended his exploratory committee to reflect that he is considering running for the District 4... […]
Two-way attack waged on Clean Elections matching funds
While attorneys prepare for a summer showdown over the constitutionality of a segment of Arizona's system of public campaign financing, a committee of legislators will decide whether to give voters... […]
It’s ‘Christmas tree’ time in June
Dozens of unrelated bills tacked onto budget measure
Guns-in-restaurants bill gets committee OK
A Senate panel has approved legislation that would allow people who have concealed-weapons permits to bring handguns into restaurants that sell alcohol.By the time the committee hearing was held June... […]
Paton’s bill to eliminate partisan city elections advances
Partisan municipal elections in Arizona will vanish if legislation by Sen. Jonathan Paton is signed into law, but supporters of the bill say its ramifications would be far greater than... […]
